How to Start a Sustainable Swimwear Brand (In Bali)
This guide will walk you through the full process—from initial designs to fabric selection, sampling, printing, and production—so you know exactly where to start and what comes next.
What It Takes to Launch a Swim Label
- Launch a small, stylish, high-quality collection.
- Choose sustainable fabrics and custom-branded details.
- Avoid over-ordering or wasting time on the wrong steps.
Step 1 – Develop Your Designs
Most brands start with:
- Front and back images, tech packs, clean line drawings or actual samples
- A rough moodboard with notes, allowing us to fully understand what you’re seeking produced.
- Ideally, your custom-branded logo in vector format (AI, EPS, SVG, or CDR), 300dpi
You can either:
✅ Submit your own designs for development
✅ Choose from our ready-to-order swimwear collections
Or mix and match your own and our designs.
With your collection ready, we require a handover using this form. From there, we assess each style, confirm what’s needed, and prepare your costing sheet.
Costing depends on:
- Style complexity
- Number of panels
- Fabric and accessory requirements
If you haven’t already, start by submitting your designs for pricing →
Step 2 – Choose Fabrics and Colours
We offer imported recycled, sustainable, and luxe swimwear fabrics—ready in stock.
You’ll choose:
- Base fabrics (matte, shiny, textured)
- Colours or request digital prints
- Branded heat press logos, hygienic liners, and packaging
Step 3 – Add Custom Prints
For custom prints, we use high-resolution digital printing on white recycled nylon, producing deep colour, sharp details, and durable results.
Prints are applied to white REPREVE® recycled nylon imported from the US
You can supply:
- Seamless repeatable patterns
- One-piece placement prints
To get the best result, we recommend:
- Vector format (AI, EPS, SVG, or CDR) or high-res artwork (300 dpi minimum)
- Seamless repeatable print
- CMYK colour references for accuracy
Print tests are optional, but recommended.
If needed, our graphics team can adjust or prepare your files, in most cases, free of charge.
Explore digital printing →
Step 4 – Review Samples and Finalise Details
When your samples arrive, you’ll:
- Try them on
- Adjust fit or styling if needed.
- Finalise branding (labels, heat-press logos, accessories)
Request samples before quoting production to save time and cost.
See sampling→
Step 5 – Place Your Production Order
After approving samples, confirm style codes, fabrics, prints, colours, and size breakdowns. We’ll quote your order based on the total quantity.
- Style codes
- Fabrics, prints, and colours
- Size breakdowns
We’ll quote your order based on the total quantity.
See how production works →
Timelines & MOQs
Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Sampling: 2–4 weeks
- Production: 3–5 weeks
- MOQ: Custom – 400 pcs, Ready-to-order – 300 pcs
You can mix custom and ready-to-order styles in a single production run.
Get Started — or Keep Exploring
Every brand is different. If you’re ready to move forward, great. If you’re still exploring, that’s fine too.
Here are your next steps:
Explore sampling | Browse fabrics | Request pricing | Explore Accessories
FAQs
Do I need to sample if I’m using ready-to-order designs?
Not always. Most brands using our ready collections skip sampling and go straight to bulk production — saving time and cost.
How do I get a price for my designs?
Submit your styles via our upload form. We’ll review everything and send a detailed costing sheet.
Start here →
Can I mix custom and ready styles in one order?
Yes. As long as the total MOQ is met, you can freely mix styles, colours, and sizes.
How do I choose fabrics?
We guide you once we know your styles. You can also explore our fabric library →.
Can I supply my own prints or branding?
Absolutely. We accept your print files and logos, or we can help prep them for production. Print tests are optional but recommended.
Where are your accessories and packaging from?
Branded accessories are imported from suppliers who also work with top-tier labels. We handle the ordering during development.
Ready to Start Your Swimwear Brand?
We work with hundreds of brands every year — from first-time founders to fast-scaling labels. If you’re ready to get moving, here’s where to begin:
