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Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Model: Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Model: Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Model: Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Model: Kayelyn is a marine biologist and underwater photographer. She is 5’4”, 146 lbs, 34C and is wearing a size M.

Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up.

Model: Back zipper for easy entry, with a long paracord pull for easy zip up.

Thumbholes for extra hand coverage from the sun.

Model: Thumbholes for extra hand coverage from the sun.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.

Model: Chelsea is a marine conservationist who believes that science is for everybody… and every BODY! She is 5’2”, 120 lbs, 40DD and is wearing a 2XL.
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Black Circularity Sun Suit

$129.00 USD

Educational resources included with every purchase. Learn more.

A soft, stretchy, and resilient long-sleeve suit that blocks over 98% of harmful UVA and UVB radiation from the sun (UPF50+, the highest rating achievable) and protects you from stinging critters.

Made from post-consumer bottles AND old textiles through our Take-Back Program. We collect your old clothes, put them in a wood chipper (joking…kinda), and convert them into fiber, then fabric, then back into brand new clothing. Because textile waste comes in different colors, the resulting recycled fiber ends up looking brown, like a child finger-painting with ALL the colors at once kind of brown. Yuk! To fix this mess, the fibers are dyed black during the recycling process.

 

    1. UPF 50+ sun protection (max 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

  • 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from recycled clothing and post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

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 Clothing & Recycled Plastic Bottles

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Apparel that supports textile recycling

According to the EPA, 87% of apparel textiles are not recycled annually in the United States, meaning millions of tons of old clothes are piled into landfills every year. While recycling infrastructure exists for things like plastic bottles and aluminum cans, textile recycling is far less developed and accessible. This is a missed opportunity because the raw materials within some kinds of clothing (like ours!) can be used to create entirely new fabric, as long as it’s done carefully. By purchasing products made from recycled textiles, you are financially supporting the infrastructure that enables recycling to happen and signaling to manufacturers that you value circularity.

Waste is shredded, combined with recycled plastic bottle flake, and enters a unique material conversion process to create resin.

Resin is formed. Along the way, black dye is added (using an efficient process that uses no water) to standardize the color of the result.

Resin is melted and made into yarn, to be spun into fabric, then cut and sewn back into clothing.

In the world of environmentally responsible fabrics, we think there are two clear leaders from an end-of-life perspective: those that are entirely made from natural fibers, and those made entirely of synthetic fibers. 100% natural fabrics like organic cotton are beneficial because they are biodegradable and recyclable, while 100% synthetic fabrics are beneficial because they are recyclable. Fabrics that blend natural and synthetic fibers together are not currently biodegradable or recyclable with today’s technology, which is why we don’t make them.

Your purchase supports our Textile Take-Back Program

The fabric used in this product is created from UNIFI’s Textile Takeback process, a program that converts discarded fabric into new, traceable raw materials. By partnering with other textile businesses and collecting your used Waterlust garments through our Take-Back Program, we’re able to divert fabric from the landfill and take another step towards manufacturing circularity. Programs like these only work if people like you participate, so when your Waterlust gear gets old, send it back to us for recycling.

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Jeanne jeffrey (Florham Park, NJ, US)
Black Circularity Sun Suit

Very comfortable - Love!

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Crystal Thomas (Oklahoma City, OK, US)
Fits true to size

I can’t wait to order more, the fabric and fit are so amazing! I went by the measurements they suggested for waist and was not disappointed! Loved them!!!

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Christine Collymore (San Antonio, TX, US)
Perfect comfortable fit

I absolutely love this sun suit! It fits amazingly well and is so comfortable. I got tons of compliments when I wore if for the first time on a recent live aboard. Highly recommend!

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Shannon Aldridge (El Dorado Hills, CA, US)

Black Circularity Sun Suit

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Emily Ford (Seattle, WA, US)
great suit!

i got this to play with the kids in the public pool (thumb holes and full arms are great playing with the kids at 85 degrees, though it's thick enough that i think it'd be warm if i were swimming laps. i'll test it out) a little more butt coverage would be nice - i'm 5'6" and the cut is a little high.

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Madison Churchill (Seattle, WA, US)
Love the thumb holes!

I was so excited to find a swimsuit that wasn't a thong. Seriously. It's so comfy and I feel badass in it. It has little thumb holes too. Super cute detail.

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