Sustainability

Sustainability

From the stitching to the packaging to the promise, every piece reflects our purpose to protect the paradise we value most.

Everything we create begins with a deep respect for the water and the environments that surround it. At Coastal Cool, our swim and beachwear is designed for life lived simply, thoughtfully, and in rhythm with the coast.

We work with GRS-certified recycled polyester made from post-consumer materials like plastic bottles and packaging. Many of these are collected through global recovery systems or reclaimed before reaching the ocean. By transforming waste into fabric, we give new purpose to what would otherwise be left behind.

Each piece is built to feel natural in motion and comfortable throughout the day. Light on the skin, soft to the touch, and quick to dry, our fabrics are designed to move with you, whether you're in the water or on the way somewhere you love.

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Waste Collection

Used plastic bottles, packaging, and other post-consumer plastics are collected from recycling systems, keeping them out of landfills and potentially out of oceans.

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Cleaning & Sorting

The collected plastic is thoroughly washed to remove labels, residues, and contaminants. It's then sorted by type and color to ensure consistency in the final fiber.

3

Shredding & Melting

Clean plastic is shredded into small flakes, which are then melted down at high temperatures. This molten plastic is carefully processed and extruded to form new fibers.

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Spinning Yarn

The melted plastic is spun into yarn, then woven or knitted into fabric, ready to be used in high-quality, comfortable apparel.

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Cut & Sewn

The finished fabric is cut and sewn into swimwear, beachwear, and resort pieces, ready to be worn and enjoyed.

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Swim in Style

Our eco-friendly fabric is transformed into stylish, paradise protecting swimwear where fashion meets purpose.

FABRICS DESIGNED FOR EASE

We source materials with care, looking beyond performance alone. The texture, weight, and breathability of each fabric are carefully considered so that every piece feels effortless to wear. Whether you are out in the sun, spending time on the water, or moving between moments, our clothing is designed to keep pace, always balanced, never too much and never too little.

Our swimwear and resort wear are made with eco-conscious fabrics containing between 88% and 91% recycled polyester, sourced from post-consumer plastic waste. The exact percentage varies by garment and cut, depending on the fabric blend and construction used to deliver the best fit, comfort, and durability.

As our line has grown, our fabrics have evolved, supporting both performance and sustainability across a collection designed for beach days, island escapes, and life on the water.

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PACKAGING WITH INTENTION

From our hands to yours, sustainability carries through every part of the process. Your order arrives in packaging made from 90 to 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. We carry sustainability through every part of our line, minimizing excess and shipping with care, because our commitment to protecting the places we love goes beyond the product itself.

ONE POUND PROMISE

Our One Pound Promise means every Coastal Cool purchase helps remove one pound of plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. In partnership with Tidey, we support coastal communities that exchange collected plastic for essentials, turning pollution into opportunity and protecting paradise one pound at a time.

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EVERY SUIT HAS A STORY

Every Coastal Cool swimsuit begins with plastic bottles and consumer waste that can take more than 450 years to decompose. Instead of ending up in landfills or polluting our oceans, these materials are collected, cleaned, and transformed into recycled polyester, soft, durable, and sustainable. Each piece is then crafted into breathable, quick-drying swimwear designed for your beach day adventures. It’s a renewed purpose for plastic and a step toward a brighter, cleaner coast.