It's officially summer and you know what that means: water sports! So grab your sustainable swimwear, pack your summer capsule wardrobe, and let's head to the beach!

As a freediver and sustainable fashion enthusiast, I've seen the impact of plastic pollution and excess consumption firsthand. From plastic bottles littered across our shores to swimsuits that are worn for one season and then discarded, a lot of waste is generated every summer. And that's why it's important to center degrowth.

Remember, the order is: reduce, reuse, recycle.

However, there are times when a new purchase is absolutely necessary.

As much as I try to wear what I already own and buy my swimwear secondhand, there are times when I truly can't thrift anything my size or trust that it's been cleaned properly. So the next best thing is supporting small sustainable fashion brands that make swimwear from regenerated materials.

And that's why I'm excited to announce this collaboration!

Sustainable Australian swimwear brand, Tasha Rui, sent me a Yellow Colorwave set from their Rose Garden collection to try on and here are my honest thoughts!

About Tasha Rui

Tasha Rui is a woman-founded, sustainable Australian swimwear brand, inspired by the sparkling beaches of Australia and founder Natasha's Indigenous New Zealand heritage. Their swimsuits are made with vibrant custom art prints consciously crafted with regenerated nylon and sustainable yarns and ethically produced in small batches by local Australian factories.

Sustainability Highlights:

• Their sustainability pillars focus on three key areas: circular thinking, UN Sustainability Development Goals, and minimizing ecological impact

• All swimwear is made with sustainable yarns including ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon and REPREVE® fabrics

• Fabrics are created with a rolling print-and-cut technique. Each piece is slightly unique, which helps reduce fabric waste by approximately 30% compared to traditional placement printing!

• , which helps us reduce fabric waste by approximately 30% compared to traditional placement printing

• A portion of the proceeds from sales are donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS)

• They strive to close the loop with a take-back program using Upparel

• The swimwear is sent in backyard compostable packaging

You can learn more about their Sustainability Plan and Social Impact Targets on their website.

What I Love About The Brand:

• Swimwear made with fun, colorful, and expressive prints

• Inclusive brand values centered on supporting people and the planet

• Hassle-free exchange (because swimwear can be challenging when it comes to sizing)

• Worldwide shipping!

Tasha Rui Swimsuit Review

As I mentioned earlier, the brand sent me the Yellow Bikini Square Scoop Top and Bikini High Waist Pant from their Rose Garden collection to try out. (They also have a teal version!) I took the pieces out for a day at the beach and here's how everything held up.

My Measurements

Just so you can get a better understanding for what my body looks like, here are my measurements.

I'm 164 cm or 5 feet, 4.5 inches tall (yes, that half an inch matters).

• Chest: 71.12 cm, 28 in

• Waist: 53.34 cm, 21 in

• Hips: 88.9 cm, 35 in

Tasha Rui's swimsuits run from Australian size 8 - 16 (US size 4-12).

They're working on expanding their collection to support more diverse body types, but for this collaboration, they sent me the smallest swimsuit available (size 8).

General Impressions

First off, I love, love, love the color of the swimsuit. I feel like it's hard to come across yellow bikinis but they're just the most cheerful vibe for the summer!

The Rose Garden print features a bright yellow background, pink and orange gradients on the straps, and cute hand-drawn floral prints. It's an original design that brings us back to nostalgic summers spent with family and friends picnicking on the beach or in the backyard.

Because Tasha Rui’s swimsuit fabrics are custom-printed, the layout can vary slightly due to production processes. Just a heads up that your piece might not look exactly the same as mine (in terms of where the graphics are on the swimsuit!)

The bikini set is double lined with thick, high-quality, recycled materials and it feels smooth and cooling to the touch. On first impressions, the swimsuit feels luxurious and supportive but has enough stretch so that you can swim freely about.

Tasha Rui - Rose Garden - Bikini Square Scoop Top

I wear a size A cup, so bikini support isn't something I think about on a regular basis.

That being said, I have had that experience where you run into a rough wave and the traditional triangular bikini top completely gets swept upwards... Therefore, it's nice to have a more supportive square scoop top so that I can play without needing to worry about accidents happening.

Here are my thoughts on the top:

• Feels compressive even on my smaller chest

• I like the thickness of the straps and the support of the band

• Works great as a crop top for daily wear!

Tasha Rui - Rose Garden - Bikini High Waist Pant

This is my first high waist bikini bottom and it's a nice change of pace! I love how full-coverage and flattering it is, and that I don't have to worry about it slipping off when doing water sport activities.

Here are my thoughts on the bottoms:

• The cut is great: high-waisted, sits perfectly on the body, excellent coverage

• The waist fits, but there's a little excess fabric in the upper butt (sacrum) area. I guess I'll just have to build a little more muscle!

Tasha Rui is one of the best sustainable swimwear brands in Australia and I really enjoyed this partnership with them. The brand is easy to communicate with and their customer service is top-notch. So if you're looking for an eco-friendly, expressive, and unique swimsuit that supports you in an active lifestyle, I highly recommend that you check them out!

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