Ocean-friendly swimwear
High-quality ethical and eco swimwear label Aurai, designed by Natalia Bertolo, was one of the highlights of the inaugural Good Sustainable Style Show at New Zealand Fashion Week. Aurai Swimwear is made from Econyl, a polymide fibre made from 100 per cent regenerated fibre created from pre and post-consumer nylon waste, including nylon plastic scraps, old carpets and fishnets. The SS18/19 collection is also introducing Amni Soul Eco®, made from a polyamide with an improved formulation that accelerates biodegradation in the anaerobic (oxygen-free) environment, common in landfills.
The Italo-Brazilian Auckland-based designer has also collaborated with breast cancer survivor Karin Horen on a “One of Us” collaboration to create mastectomy-friendly swimwear. Part of the profits will be donated to Paddle for Hope, Horen’s charity which raises funds for cancer rehabilitation.