Whether you are gearing up for a day at the beach, a trip to your local swimming pool, or maybe even a holiday in the sun, you’ll need a swimsuit! But what about those who want an American-made swimsuit? Is it possible to get one? Well, in this article, I’ll be looking at swimsuits made in the USA.
Are Any Brands Out There Producing American Made Swimsuits? (The Short Answer)
After an extensive search for American made swimwear, I found lots of them! Here are 10 companies that offer American made swimwear. Jessia Rey, Tuga Sunwear, Aviator Nation, Blue Sky Swimwear, Custom Swimwear by Exelnt, Dippin’ Daisy’s, Esther Williams, Sauvage Wear, Swoon Swimwear, and Vitamin A.
Swimsuits Made in the USA (Here’s What Is Out There)
Now that we have our American swimwear manufacturers let’s look at each one in a little more detail.
Jessica Rey
Jessica Rey was founded in 2008. It is a company that is dedicated to producing only the best ethically sourced clothing for women and children. Its founder, Jessica Rey is passionate about being environmentally friendly, ethical in production, and transparent in its manufacturing methods.
Jessica Rey is a proud American manufacturer. According to the company’s FAQ section, it manufactures all of its swimsuits ethically at its manufacturing facility in California. Almost all of its swimsuits are made from 100% regenerated polyamide yarn. This makes it an excellent choice for those who love American-made products but are also environmentally conscious.
The company offers a wide array of swimsuits and swimming accessories. Here’s a link to its swim-based products, and here are a few of its swimsuits for you to check out.
- Jacqueline in Copper Gingham
- Grace (Long Torso) in Petite Garden
- Annette in Amelie Bloom
- Eliza Swim Dress in Ebony
Tuga Sunwear
Tuga Sunwear has been manufacturing swimwear in the USA since it was founded in 2001. Now, it’s worth mentioning that not all of Tuga’s products are American-made. While this would normally make it difficult regarding finding which of its products are made in the USA, Tuga has a section on its website dedicated to its American-made products.
As for its American-made products, Tuga Sunwear operates a manufacturing facility in San Diego. It looks like this is where all of its American-made products are produced.
Tuga Sunwear has it all. Men’s American-made swimsuits, women’s American-made swimsuits, and American-made swimsuits for kids. Here are a few options for you to check out.
- Women’s Long Sleeve One Piece Swimsuit (Regular & Plus Size) – Retro Floral
- Men’s Hydroactive Swim Shorts – Navy/Orange
- Men’s Swim Dive Skin Suit – Black
Aviator Nation
Aviator Nation is a 1970s-inspired California clothing brand. It manufactures everything from sweatpants and hooded tops to swim shorts and swimsuits. All of which are produced in the USA.
The company is a proud American manufacturer. Its garments are all handmade at the company’s manufacturing facility in California. Its products are made using high-quality materials and its designs are creative and incredibly popular.
With it being such a popular brand, its products often sell out. At the time of writing this article, a few of its swimwear models were out of stock. So, instead of linking to a few of its specific products below, I’ve put some links to its swimwear product categories.
Blue Sky Swimwear
Blue Sky Swimwear was founded in 1995. It is a designer bikini and swimwear company based in Daytona, Florida. The company is owned and operated by women and it is a proud American-made business.
All of Blue Sky Swimwear’s products are hand designed and crafted in the USA. The company only uses the highest-quality fabrics available to ensure that each of its products is built to look fantastic and last a long time.
Here’s a link to all of Blue Sky Swimwear’s beach and pool wear products. And here are a few of its specific swimwear outfits for you to take a look at.
Custom Swimwear by Exelnt
Custom Swimwear by Exelnt is an American swimwear company that offers swimwear for men, women, and children. It also, as the name suggests, offers custom swimwear for people of all sizes and ages. So, there’s something to suit everyone.
The company operates a manufacturing facility in Royal Oak, Michigan. Unfortunately, there wasn’t much more information regarding its manufacturing location on its website. But, rest assured, if it’s made by Exelnt, then it’s American-made.
As you can imagine, with it being a swimwear-based company it has a lot to offer when it comes to beachwear. So, instead of linking to a couple of its products below, here’s a link to its swimwear page where you’ll find everything you will need.
Dippin’ Daisy’s
Dippin’ Daisy’s is one of the fastest-growing swimwear brands on the market. It attributes its success to a few factors. It uses high-quality materials for its products, it manufactures its products in the USA, and 95% of its swimsuits are manufactured using recycled materials.
It’s based in California, and from what I understand, it looks like California is where it manufactures all of its swimwear.
Here are some links to a few of the company’s swimwear options for those wanting to take a look for themselves.
Esther Williams
Esther Williams is a 50s swimwear company inspired by Esther Williams. While the company doesn’t have an official website, it does have a store on Amazon along with an official fan website which I have linked to above.
The company manufactures its products in the USA. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find out any more than that regarding its manufacturing location.
Here’s a link to all of Esther William’s swimsuits listed on Amazon. Just be sure to check that the seller’s name is Esther Williams. There are a few counterfeits out there, so it’s worth being careful.
Sauvage Wear
Sauvage Wear has been designing and manufacturing swimwear in the USA since 1985. While the company manufactures its products at a facility in San Diego, California, its fabric comes from Italy and Spain. It gets its materials from Italy and Spain because of the high-quality fabric that comes out of these countries. Also, the suppliers that Sauvage Wear works with only use sustainable production methods.
The company offers swimwear for both men and women. Here are some links to the company’s swimwear lines.
Swoon Swimwear
Swoon Swimwear is owned and operated by women. Its products are made ethically using sustainable business practices. The company manufactures its swimwear at its company facility in Milwaukee.
Swoon caters to women of all ages and sizes. It offers both bikinis and one-piece swimsuits so there’s something to suit every woman. Here are some links to each of the company’s swimwear categories.
Vitamin A
Finishing off this list we have Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a sustainable swimwear company made in the USA. According to its website, all of its swimwear is made in the USA and the majority of it is produced in California.
The company operates using only sustainable and ethical business practices. From its energy-saving initiatives to its recycled materials, Vitamin A does a lot of good for the local community and the environment.
Here’s a link to all of Vitamin A’s swimwear options for those wanting to take a closer look.
