Based in China
Loop Swim works with a localized supply chain, producing over half of its products near its Shanghai studio and sourcing materials and trims locally to reduce transport emissions. The brand uses heat transfer printing, which significantly reduces water, energy, and chemical use compared to conventional dyeing. It also minimizes packaging, eliminating polybags and using recycled or reusable alternatives
Loop Swim primarily uses REPREVE® recycled polyester, made from post-consumer plastic bottles. This material is chosen for durability, stretch, and performance, while helping divert plastic waste from landfill and oceans. The brand acknowledges trade-offs, noting that recycled synthetics can still shed microplastics and are not a perfect solution
Loop Swim states that workers in its supply chain are paid above the regional minimum wage, with regular factory visits to monitor conditions. The brand emphasizes maintaining close relationships with suppliers and overseeing production processes directly
Circularity is central to Loop Swim’s model. The brand promotes a closed-loop system, where plastic bottles are turned into swimwear and garments can be recycled again at end-of-life. It also encourages reduced consumption and highlights reuse, repair, and recycling as key sustainability steps
