“I was lying on a secluded rocky beach on the coast of British Columbia in 2016 when the idea of Emelia’s Swimwear® first came to me. I wanted to create a swim line that would not only stand the test of time, but would do so with flying colours. I imagined using fully recycled materials, making my suits reversible, and giving part of my profits to cleaning up beaches around the world. And now, two years later, I am seeing my dreams materialize. I have created this swim line for those people that I like to call “The Followers of Sunshine™”.
HISTORY
Hi, I’m Emelie
EMELIA’s SWIMWEAR
Designed and made in Canada, with the love of travel and warmer sunny destinations in mind, Emelia’s Swimwear™ is more than just another swimwear company – it’s a lifestyle. I created Emelia’s so that you can find solace in long lasting suits that make you feel great about yourself while providing true quality, comfort and style. Each piece is designed to be reversible offering 2 in 1 and lots of mix and matchable options.
Environmental stewardship is an important part of my mission with Emelia’s Swimwear®. I plan to donate 3% of all profits to organizations that are helping to keep our beaches and oceans clean.
“My goal is that Emelia’s Swimwear® will ultimately be known as a crusader of life in the sunshine, and as a guardian of the Earth.”
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to be a leading swimwear line that focuses on quality, comfort, function and style, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship.
WHAT IS A FOLLOWER OF SUNSHINE?
For me, “Following the Sunshine” is when I am being true to myself and putting energy into those things that bring peace and happiness into my life. It is a feeling of empowerment, of being comfortable with who I am. I feel that “Followers of Sunshine™” are those people who are looking at the bright side of things, and are following the path that makes them happy.
My Inspiration
The inspiration for my company is my favorite flower, the sunflower. I love the sunflower as a metaphor because they are bright and beautiful, and they follow the sun as it crosses the sky. As someone who has looked to the sun for its positive energy and powerful impact on my mind, body and soul, I consider being in the sun to be my happy place.
Eco Friendly Fabrics
When starting Emelie’s Swimwear, I wanted to not only create quality, stylish swimwear but also have it go hand in hand with making a difference in the world. That’s why I chose VITA by Carvico Fabrics. Vita is a sustainable techno-fabric, made of ECONYL® regenerated Nylon that “turns waste problems into fashion solutions.” ECONYL® yarn is a 100% regenerated nylon yarn derived from pre and post industrial waste such as discarded fishing nets, carpet fluff, tulle etc.: all such material. Instead of being disposed of in the landfill, these materials are recovered and regenerated into the beautiful fabric Emelia’s is made out of today.
I didn’t want to compromise quality over anything! VITA isn’t only made from 100% recycled materials, it’s also top notch when it comes to competitive quality. Vita is hyper-resistant, thin, elegant, stretch, soft and breathable: a unique mix of muscular compression and comfort.
It’s twice as resistant to chlorine and suntan creams and oils than competitors’ fabrics.
To find out more about Carvico Fabric’s and their sustainability commitment, visit them at: https://www.carvico.com/en/nature-voice/sustainability-commitment/
Why Choose Us?
What makes Emelia’s Swimwear different
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Quality Matters
I wanted to create a bathing suit that would LAST. Striving for high quality and a long lasting ‘favourite bikini’, your Emelia’s Swimwear will last many summery, sunny, sandy, surfy, sun-tanny, salty seasons to come! & if it doesn’t, contact us.
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Fashion Forward
Just because each piece is made with sustainable fabrics and made for comfort and functionality doesn’t make it any less stylish or sexy! Each piece is designed to be flattering on many body types, REVERSIBLE for more mix and match options, and the bright colours are sure to turn heads. Not only will the cute styles look amazing on you, you’ll feel amazing, and whats more stylish than feeling and looking confident?!
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Comfort & Functionality
You wouldn’t wear yoga pants that weren’t comfortable or capable of doing 'Yoga things’ to yoga class- so why wear a bathing suit that isn’t anything but comfortable, offering confidence and functionality for whatever your ‘bikini thing’ is! Feeling like a ‘second skin’, staying where it needs to, this will be your “Most comfortable bathing suit ever!" And let’s not forget its Reversible - talk about functionality.
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Environmental Stewardship
Ethically made in Canada with Carvico’s VITA fabric made of 100% regenerated materials, Emelie’s donates 3% of profits towards keeping the oceans and beaches of the world clean. Now that’s something to feel good about.
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