We don’t use sewn-in tags on most of our bikinis. Instead, we apply a small heat-transfer label inside the fabric. Kind of like a temporary stamp. Over time (with wear, saltwater, sunscreen, and washing), this silver stamp naturally fades away.

Because there’s no bulky fabric tag and we use seamless stitching on nearly all of our designs, many of our pieces can be worn inside out for a clean, reversible look.

Please note: not every bikini is fully reversible, but most of our styles are designed to feel smooth and comfortable whichever way you wear them.

Tai Swim's largest collections launch 1-2 times per year, in the early summer & late fall with small capsule collections launching every few months. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about collection drops.

In production, a small batch run typically describes a collection that is exclusive & limited. All Tai Swim collections are between 150-300 units, creating minimal impact on the earth while using as little non-renewable energy sources as possible. The exclusivity keeps Tai Swim special, & opens the doors for better feedback & on-trend adaptability.

Tai Swim started with a love for an active ocean lifestyle & a need for finding the perfect, original bikini that can seamlessly transition from hiking trails to sandy shores. As a little girl, it was always impossible for Tai to find a suit that met all her needs practically & financially. Tai Swim is for every girl who wants designer quality & functional fits that are undeinably unique. 

We are a small-batch, woman-owned designer swim brand born in Hawai'i & based on O'ahu. We make minimal quantities of sets to reduce environmental impact, maintain exclusivity & adapt to changing trends. All of our prints are hand-drawn, we use organic recycled non-toxic fabric, plant-based dyes, compostable packaging, & no hardware. Those are our biggest selling points as they cater to those who love to be in constant motion. A Tai Swim suit can be relied on for years to come - without corrosion in the hardware or deterioration in the fabric. Our suits are priced below competitors who charge over $200 for one piece, while still maintaining the highest manufacturing quality, sustainable sourcing, unique hand-drawn designs & ethical production. 

We're in stores all over the Hawaiian Islands & the contiguous USA. Check out our retailers list here. Are you a retail shop interested in carrying Tai Swim? Send us an email at info@taiswim.co or reach out via Instagram DM.

No greenwashing here! These are the facts: Tai Swim sews with REPREVE & ECONYL solutions. Both are high quality fabrics brands that turn regenerated nylon/recycled plastic bottles into usable fibers for thousands of apparel & furniture companies. Tai Swim uses non-toxic natural dyes made from minerals & plants (not synthetic chemicals) in all our swimwear. When you rinse your suit in the shower, nothing harmful goes down the drain. All our tags are recyclable & have been given second lives. Our packaging is made from post-consumer waste. The shipping mailers we use are 100% compostable & biodegradable. We distribute locally to reduce the pollution created from traveling by car or plane. The owner Tai has been known to walk her dogs or ride her bike carrying online orders to customers around Kailua.

Our small batch bikinis keep a low carbon footprint by creating a minimally harmful impact on our planet. A Tai Swim suit will last forever, thus eliminating the need for constant replacement. By not contributing to planned obsolescence, our bikinis will always be the best option compared to our competitors. Our production quantities consist of less than 20 of each size for all styles. In the swimwear industry, it's important that every effort is made to ensure ethical manufacturing, cutting down on water/energy usage & striving to use fabric made from biodegradable/recycled fibers.

Tai Swim is proud to be a 100% vegan company. In her personal life, the owner Tai has been plant-based for almost a decade & grows most of her own food at home on O'ahu. She lives in a plastic-free home, & prefers walking over driving any day. A minimalist, Tai rarely shops for anything new - sourcing vintage & second hand styles only. Everything in her home is vegan, non-toxic & cruelty free. Tai has been known to hand-make her own makeup & hygienic products like sunscreen, deodorant & toothpaste.

Dive into the lifestyle that surrounds Tai Swim & our deeper core values/history on our About Page.

We are proud to only work with our loyal customers & ambassadors as content creators & models. We are always looking for new faces to rock Tai Swim, so if you have been one of our dedicated customers, send us an email letting us know your favorite pieces that you own, or reach out via Instagram DM.

No, we do not send PR packages. However, we do offer bulk discounts for charity, parties, weddings, corporate events, & other special occasions. Please email us so we can help make your event extra memorable.

As a luxury handmade bikini brand specializing in small batch products, we value our craftsmanship & our sustainability ethos of avoiding over-production, therefore we don't make enough products to give them away for free.

Not really. Tai Swim bikinis feature Brazilian style, cheeky & thong cuts. It's our specialty & we are experts in it! With that in mind, our styles tend to be cheekier than most. While we do not specialize in full coverage bottoms, we do offer more modest pieces like the Donna Bottom, Lindsay Bottom & Gio Short. We are constantly improving & looking for feedback, so if you have any style suggestions or want to see more of something, let us know!

If you're in-between sizes, we recommend sizing up. Although our suits run true to size, they feature sporty cuts & are very cheeky. While this can provide maximum support while playing in the water, the suits often feel skimpier than normal. Our size guide is the best place to find your perfect fit. You can also take our Bikini Quiz!

Your Tai Swim size will likely be very similar to your favorite tight-fitting sports-bra top or workout shorts. All Tai Swim fits true to size, & on the cheekier side for bottoms. See our size guide for more info.

Yes. Our suits fit true to size unless otherwise specified on each product page. Tai Swim bikinis will have a sporty and cheeky fit. They'll feel tight when tried on dry and perfectly secure once you hit the water!

Out of respect for children's privacy and safety, we choose not to share images of kids online. Our keiki swim pieces are displayed using thoughtfully styled product imagery to protect our littlest customers.

During our peak seasons, all Tai Swim deliveries will be shipped out on time as always. We operate a very small production here at Tai Swim, therefore order packing & management is the most exciting part of our-day-to-day. Should you need an item to arrive faster than normal, please purchase an Express Shipping option at checkout. If you have any questions about delivery times, send us an email at info@taiswim.co for specific shipping locations. Please note that all shipping delivery dates are estimates, including those shown by the Shop Promise Guarantee. See our Shipping Policy for more info.

We want you to absolutely love the feel of your suit & we are happy to accept unworn exchanges not purchased on sale within 14 days of your order date. Please see our return policy here.

All items leave the Tai Swim office in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your suit was damaged in transit, please reach out to the shipping carrier on your package & file a claim. Tai Swim is not responsible for items damaged in transit. We always recommend selecting our shipping options with insurance at checkout.

Your order should arrive no later than 14 days after you have made the purchase in the USA. Average orders in Hawai'i arrive after 2-4 days. Your order will be shipped out within 2 business days. Please note that all shipping delivery dates are estimates, including those shown by the Shop Promise Guarantee. See our Shipping Policy for more info.

Today, our bulk production (final collection launches) swimwear and accessories are made at our small, family-owned manufacturers in Canggu, Indonesia & Panyu, PRC. We make these bikinis & accessories off the island to ensure on-time collection drops, highest manufacturing quality & ethically responsible production.

Before 2019, our first handmade collections were produced by Tai on Oahu and some of our bikini samples & pre-production designs are hand-sewn by Tai in the present day.

We recommend taking it right into the shower with you after the beach! Or washing with cold water in the sink always works too. Do not put your Tai Swim Co bikini (or any bikini for that matter) in the washing machine, EVER. Avoiding the washer will keep your suit looking new for years to come. For the cutest sharable infographic on bikini care, check out our how to guide on washing your bikini.

Tai Swim suits are double lined & made from durable recycled nylon/spandex that does not require padding for most tops. The tightness & sporty cut makes padding unnecessary. A few of our sports bra tops come with removable padding.

Unfortunately, no. Tai Swim suits are very limited & small batch. Once something is sold out, it’s gone for good. The best way to find out about potential style restocks is to sign up for our newsletter. Additionally, we give lots of bikinis to our retailers who might have our pieces in stock still. 

For the most part, yes. Tai Swim suits feature seamless stitching, so the suit can be reversed to our signature lining with the care silver label visible until it fades away. This makes the bikini much more comfortable than the average swimsuit. Some suits reverse to a different color or print allowing for multiple looks.

It's simply THE BEST! It means that there isn't that uncomfortable strip of spandex digging into your skin when you're wearing your bikini. There is no visible seam from the inside or outside of the bikini for most styles. This also makes most of our swimwear comfortable on the reverse side. If you have never tried a suit with seamless stitching, it's time to upgrade your 'kini!