Recycled Swimwear Materials: What to Check Before You Buy

When comparing recycled swimwear materials, focus on the exact fibre, recycled-content claim and supporting standards rather than broad “eco-friendly” lists.

rPET

rPET is recycled polyester made from recycled PET plastic. EcoAGN's active swimwear uses rPET in its current collection.

Other recycled synthetics

Other swimwear brands may use recycled nylon or proprietary recycled fibres. Those materials are different from rPET and should not be presented as if EcoAGN uses them unless a current EcoAGN product page says so.

What certifications matter?

GRS supports recycled-content claims, while OEKO-TEX Standard 100 relates to harmful-substance testing.

Avoid unsupported origin claims

Recycled polyester does not automatically mean ocean plastic, fishing nets or plastic bottles from a specific waste stream unless the material documentation states that origin.

What does EcoAGN state today?

EcoAGN's active swimwear uses rPET — recycled polyester made from recycled plastic, with GRS recycled-content certification and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 highlighted on the active collection.

Read the full guide in the Journal: What Is rPET Swimwear? How Recycled Plastic Becomes a Swimsuit.