Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you swim in organic cotton?
Yes. Our organic cotton knit swimwear is designed for swimming, sunbathing, and beach activities. The knit construction provides natural stretch and moves with your body in water. It dries slightly slower than synthetic swimwear but is significantly gentler on skin and the environment.
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What is your knitwear made from?
Our pieces are made from natural fibers — primarily GOTS certified organic cotton for swimwear, with other natural materials like alpaca used across our collection. We use eco-friendly elastics and natural dyes. Zero nylon, zero polyester, zero spandex.
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What is the difference between your knitwear and regular swimwear?
Most swimwear is made from nylon, polyester, and spandex — petroleum-based synthetic fabrics that shed microplastics into the ocean with every wash. Our knitwear uses natural fibers and natural dyes only. No plastics, no microplastic shedding, no harmful chemicals against your skin.
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Is your knitwear safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. Because we use natural fibers and natural dyes with no harmful chemicals, our pieces are naturally gentle on skin. Many customers come to us because they react to conventional synthetic fabrics.
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What do you make besides swimwear?
We make swimwear (bikinis, one-pieces, bralettes), loungewear sets, pullovers, knit shorts, shrugs, headscarves, and mommy-and-me matching sets including baby sizes.
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What sizes do you offer?
We offer a range of sizes designed to flatter every body. The natural stretch of our knit construction gives a comfortable, forgiving fit without the rigidity of conventional materials.
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Where is your knitwear made?
Every piece is made in New York. No overseas factories. Each item is fully fashioned — knit to shape with zero material waste — and produced in small batches.
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Who designs your knitwear?
Kaylyn Gardner — a fashion designer with professional experience at Lucky Brand, DKNY, and luxury European knitwear labels. She combines industry expertise with artisan knitting techniques.
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What dyes do you use?
We use natural dyes only. Our dye process is gentle, biodegradable, and free from the harsh chemicals found in conventional clothing.
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What is GOTS certified organic cotton?
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is the world's leading certification for organic textiles. It verifies that the cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, processed without harmful chemicals, and meets strict environmental and social criteria throughout the supply chain.
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What does "fully fashioned" mean?
Fully fashioned means each piece is knit directly to its final shape — no cutting from large sheets of fabric. This eliminates material waste entirely, making our production process zero-waste.
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How do I care for my knitwear?
Hand wash in cool water with mild natural soap. Lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight. Avoid bleach, fabric softeners, and machine drying. With proper care, your pieces will last for years.
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Do you ship internationally?
Yes — for international shipping outside the US, please contact us via email and we'll arrange shipping for you.