Mother tongue: Splish, splash

The time has come, the outdoor pool season has begun. The weather gods could still work on the temperatures, but they will. And maybe you can just get in the mood with the latest swimwear novelties. In this case, they are not only pretty to look at, but also sustainably made. Because without wanting to spoil your good mood - our oceans are in a bad way, keyword microplastics, macro cruise ships, ghost nets. Every year, 600,000 meters of these nets floating in the water end up in the oceans, destroying coral reefs and killing dolphins, seals and smaller fish. So why not make a small contribution so that our environment doesn't go swimming with them?

Swedish label Mini Rodini uses old fishing nets to make its brand new swimwear collection. Sono innamorato! With this bright and bold swimsuit, everything really is "Tutto bene" (49 francs). I'm actually a big fan of UV suits. They protect the little ones from sunburn almost all over - and the water from pollution because less cream needs to be applied. The majority of sun creams contain substances that are very harmful to the environment. I remember our first vacation in Italy with a child. It was a real eye-catcher on the beach in a (much too big) full-body suit among all the local naked people. Mini Rodini's seahorse suit (89 francs) is beautiful. The material protects with a UV factor of 50+. And there are also unisex designs.

I've been looking for a cute but not tacky bathing cape for a long time now. The little coat from Liewood (74 francs) is made from 100% organic cotton. You can simply wrap the little ones in it after splashing around. Wrapped in a towel, my child only stays in it for a blink of an eye at most - which has already earned us a few reprimands from the nudie police at our local swimming pool. That's all over now.

Turn old into new: This sporty, elegant swimsuit from Swiss label lola studio (129 francs) is made almost entirely from recycled plasticwhich has 100% of its production in Europe. The one-piece swimsuit with sexy lacing at the back is designed to withstand even the steepest water slide.

Australian label Joe Sun also makes the fabric for its swimwear from recycled fishing nets and other plastic waste. The fabrics of the longsleeves (49.00 francs) and swimsuits (54 francs) are particularly durable and will last more than just one summer. This is also supported by the timeless design. It was invented - of course - by a mother who knows how practical it is when a seasonal wardrobe can be easily passed on. UV protection 50+ is also included here. Deliberately produced in small quantities: Dr Schnäller isch dr Gschwinder.





Eco can also be cute: The Danish label Konges Sløjd makes high-quality, sustainable products with a simple and functional design, This striped UV swimsuit has a cute collar as an extra (62 francs).