Planet-friendly swimwear brand helps to clean up oceans with new ReLux line
made from ghost fishing nets
Vitamin A, a California-based swimwear brand that combines feminine design with sustainable innovation, is the first company to launch a swimwear collection made with a new 100% recycled fabric developed by Hyosung and Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing. The new sustainable swimwear collection called ReLux launched January 29, 2024.
Hyosung and Hung Yen introduced their successful sustainable textile innovation – a swimwear fabric made from an 80/20 blend of Hyosung GRS-certified regen Ocean 100% post-consumer nylon made from discarded fishing nets, and RCS-certified 100% recycled regen Spandex – during Interfilière Paris last summer.
According to an independent 3rd party Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the manufacture of 1 kg regen Ocean nylon reduces CO2 emissions by 73% and water consumption by 98% as compared to production of 1 kg of conventional nylon.
“We wanted to support the development of this new material and we thought that the Vitamin A customer would be most likely to understand why it was important,” says Mark Sunderland, VP of product innovation at Swim USA, parent company of Vitamin A. “Our customers want to know that their swimwear is not harming the planet – and with our ReLux line, we’re offering them a product that actively improves the health of our oceans.”
Founded in 2000 by California native Amahlia Stevens, all Vitamin A bikinis and bodysuits are designed and produced locally in California from plant-based and recycled materials. As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, the company gives back to organizations who work to protect the oceans.
“Vitamin A has ranked among the top five sustainable swimwear brands for the past three years,” said Claudia Anselmi, Hung Yen General Director. “Given its commitment to sustainable production and the protection of our oceans, we are glad Vitamin A has attentively selected our fabric – N850 FishTale – that is entirely focused on marine preservation for its new ReLux collection.”
“Vitamin A exemplifies the fusion of sustainability and style, demonstrating that eco-friendly fashion can effortlessly inspire and enable positive environmental choices among consumers” said Laura Nilo, Hyosung US Marketing Manager – West Coast Lead. “It’s an ideal brand for commercializing our 100% recycled fabric for swimwear, and we look forward to furthering our collaboration with regards to sustainable textile solutions.”
More information about the new Vitamin A ReLux collection of bikinis and one-piece swimsuits can be found online here.
About Hyosung
Hyosung is a complete sustainable textile solutions provider that produces world-class products, providing continuous innovation to the textile industry. Hyosung is the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex/elastane supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality under its CREORA® and regen Spandex brand. Hyosung’s specialty nylon and polyester provide functional and sustainable fiber solutions that are essential to today’s dynamic textile market. Visit our blog at blog.hyosungtnc.com for all the latest trend, event, and product updates.
About Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing
Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing is an Italian warp-knit fabric manufacturer, part of the European textile producer leader Carvico Group. Established in the Northern province of Hung Yen, Vietnam since 2008 it drawn the path of a successful textile business model in less than 15 years, for the production of Nylon and Polyester elastomeric fabrics for swimwear, sportswear, and underwear. Driven by ethical corporate values – focused on environmental protection and to enable circularity in fashion – Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing changed the gear of its R&D activity since 2016, having today already 70% of its fabric’s collections made with 100% recycled materials for a complete range of sustainable and certified solutions, for swimwear and sportswear applications. Efficiency and Italian technical know-how, combined with high quality standards and agility to adapt to market demands, are some of the keys of Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing successful growth and the foundation of its established cooperation with notable global brands.
Vitamin A is a California-based brand known best for its fusion of style and functionality, cutting edge fabrics, attention to detail and keen eye for flattering pieces with a focus on sustainability. Vitamin A is the gold standard in the modern swim space with sustainable innovation at its core, and has been setting the bar for sustainable swim since they debuted the first recycled swim fabric, Ecolux™, in 2010. Now that recycled swim fabric is (thankfully) industry standard, the brand continues to innovate. Think: bikinis made from castor beans and discarded plastic bottles. Vitamin A is effortless, elevated, and rooted in an authentic California-inspired ethos, resulting in a cult following from A-List celebrities and tastemakers alike.
