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Fountain of Youth Sun Suit

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White sandy beaches may take the spotlight, but Florida is home to 1,000 freshwater springs, the highest density in the world. A birds-eye-view of the forest often reveals a magnificent pool of freshwater emerging from the aquifer below. Jump in and you may experience the coveted feeling of flight as you soar in the air-clear water.

    1. UPF 50+ sun protection (highest rating achievable)
    2. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick-dry, moisture-wicking and breathability
    3. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    4. 100% chlorine, sun, salt water, and sunscreen resistant
    5. High neck collar, thumbholes at wrists, and medium back booty coverage
    6. Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up
    7. Raglan cut sleeves for great range of shoulder movement
    8. No shelf bra or padding. For more support, we suggest wearing a bikini top underneath
    9. Tag-less for comfort
  • Main fabric: 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

    Zipper: polyacetal resin (tough, high strength thermoplastic)

    Zipper pull: high tensile strength nylon paracord

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by the Floridan Aquifer and springs

Florida evokes daydreams of white sandy beaches and palm trees – but perhaps the most magnificent water in Florida lies just out of sight. In the Sunshine State, water fills the limestone cavities of the Floridan aquifer beneath our feet. This is the source of drinking water for 92% of Floridians. But this water is not always hidden - where it finds its way to the surface, it forms marvelous freshwater springs, which support not only human life in Florida but also incredibly diverse and unique aquatic ecosystems. In fact, Florida is home to the highest density of freshwater springs in the world – more than 1,000 of them dot the karst landscape of the sunny peninsula.

Unfortunately, increasing development and growing pressures on water resources are having negative impacts on Florida’s springs. Over the past 15 or 20 years, Florida’s burgeoning population has had a plethora of consequences for the springs, namely decreases in flow due to over-pumping and a transition from native underwater grasses to nasty algae. Nitrate levels in the springs have skyrocketed and ecosystem dynamics have changed as food webs are altered.

10% of profits from your purchase of this product are donated to the Alachua Conservation Trust

"Thanks to the support of Waterlust and its customers, ACT's Young Leaders for Wild Florida Program continues to successfully provide youth education on freshwater springs protection and land protection to Florida's future generations of leaders. Partnering with Waterlust on these efforts is both rewarding and critical to conserving Florida's precious natural resources."

Tom Kay, Executive Director

the Alachua Conservation Trust

Customer Reviews

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Laura Guevara (Anchorage, AK, US)
Loved it!!!

Great quality, I loved it!!!

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Biz Witchger (Wilmington, NC, US)
Love it!

I wore this for the first time this morning surfing and loved it! Everything stays where it's supposed to, I love having the extra sun protection without having to use sunscreen! Does not hurt that I have had multiple comments of approval from my husband.

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Biz Witchger (Wilmington, NC, US)
Love it!

I wore this for the first time this morning surfing and loved it! Everything stays where it's supposed to!

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Rachel Moore (Marietta, GA, US)
Love it!

This was a great purchase. It fits perfect and feels really nice. I will wear it scuba diving in the Keys soon.

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Anthony Medlin (Richmond, VA, US)
really nice

I really like the fabric and the design, so far the best one I've been able to fined. personally I'd like a bit more coverage in the rear and a bit less on the neck, but the sleeves and fit was perfect. x) and all for a good cause x)

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Kira Tucker (Stockton, CA, US)
I love it!

Fantastic! I love having more coverage to protect myself from the sun. As someone with Lupus, my symptoms are easily triggered by too much sun exposure, so I was thrilled to discover these suits. The best low impact workout I can do is water aerobics so now with the extra coverage, I can work out more safely in the pool. Also, this print on the fabric is very high quality and the fabric does not chafe anywhere.

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