♻ Recycled ECONYL®
Carvico VITA (ECONYL®)
78% Recycled Polyamide / 22% Elastane
Best for: Core solid bikinis and sculpting one-pieces. Ultra-flat, soft, highly breathable, with supreme muscular compression and shape retention.
Mill Certified & Ready To Cut in Bali
Swimwear Fabrics & Swimsuit Fabric in Stock
Premium Italian Carvico ECONYL®, high-shine nylon, textured ribs, and custom digital print bases from 20 pcs per color.
Textile Engineering & Sourcing Standards
Engineered for chlorine resistance, recovery, and long-term shape retention.
At Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd., we maintain Bali's most comprehensive warehouse of export-grade swimwear textiles. Every fabric in our program has undergone rigorous lab testing for four-way elasticity, colorfastness in chlorinated pool water and sea salt, UV degradation resistance (UPF 50+), and chemical safety.
We stock over 200 high-performance colorways and bases duty-free in Denpasar. Brands can launch with proven European performance fibers without bearing high import duties, multi-thousand-meter mill minimums, or lengthy international logistics delays.
Italian Carvico & JL Mills
GRS Certified Recycled
OEKO-TEX® Inks
Duty-Free Bonded Stocks
95%
Recycled fiber usage across collections
20 pcs
Low MOQ per color or custom print
39+
Stocked VITA ECONYL® shades in Bali
2x
Chlorine & lotion resistance vs. basic lycra
Comprehensive Material Archive
Our Core Swimwear Fabric Collection
Compare fiber blends, fabric weights, surface finishes, and recommended garment silhouettes across our permanent warehouse program.
Gloss Finish
Balidao High-Shine Spandex
80% Nylon / 20% Spandex
Best for: High-sheen trend capsules, micro-kinis, and supportive modern swim. Rapid drying with tight elastic rebound and vibrant light reflection.
♻ Recycled Print Base
Carvico Brisbane Recycled
82% Recycled Polyester / 18% Elastane
Best for: All printed women's swimwear styles. Specially engineered to absorb disperse dyes deeply, yielding razor-sharp artwork that won't fade or crack.
♻ Micro-Terry Texture
Carvico Pantelleria (ECONYL®)
85% Polyamide (ECONYL®) / 15% Elastane
Best for: Tactile resort and retro bikini aesthetics. Soft, towel-like micro-terry hand feel with thermal coziness and forgiving fit flexibility.
Satin Sheen
Carvico Beverly
79% Polyamide / 21% Elastane
Best for: Luxurious draped swimwear, asymmetric monokinis, and sleek bandeau tops. Ultra-lightweight with an opulent liquid-silk finish.
♻ Ottoman Lurex Rib
Renew Luxe ♻
78% Recycled PA / 4% Metallic / 14% Elastane
Best for: Elevated statement evening and pool-club resort lines. Subtle shimmer woven into dimensional horizontal ribs.
♻ Structured Rib
Eco Corduroy ♻
87% Recycled Nylon / 13% Spandex
Best for: Nostalgic 70s-inspired silhouettes, structured bralettes, and supportive high-waisted bottoms with noticeable tactile texture.
♻ Flexible One-Size
Unisize Eco Crinkle ♻
92% Recycled Nylon / 8% Elastane
Best for: Size-inclusive collections spanning XS to XXL in a single size pattern. Substantially reduces inventory risk and SKU count while concealing seams.
♻ Technical Men's Swim
Carvico Revolutional® Eco
79% Micro Recycled Polyamide / 21% Elastane
Best for: Men's tailored swim trunks, boardshorts, and athletic performance briefs. Featherweight, hydrophobic, and ultra-fast drying.
| Fabric Title | Origin / Mill | Fiber Blend | Weight | Stretch Profile | Primary Silhouette Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvico VITA (ECONYL®) | Carvico (Italy) | 78% Recycled PA, 22% Elastane | 190 GSM | 4-way compression | Core bikinis, solid one-pieces, athletic tops |
| Balidao High-Shine Spandex | Stocked In-House | 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex | 200 GSM | High rebound | Gloss micro-kinis, cutout one-pieces |
| Carvico Brisbane Recycled | Carvico (Italy) | 82% Recycled PL, 18% Elastane | 190 GSM | Balanced elastic | Printed bikinis, engineered engineered art suits |
| Carvico Pantelleria | Carvico (Italy) | 85% ECONYL® PA, 15% Elastane | 210 GSM | Pliant micro-sponge | Resort separates, cover-up tops, tactile swim |
| Carvico Beverly | Carvico (Italy) | 79% PA, 21% Elastane | 180 GSM | Silky fluid stretch | Ruched halters, draped maillots, luxury swim |
| Renew Luxe | Jersey Lomellina (IT) | 78% Recycled PA, 4% Met, 14% EA | 215 GSM | Textured hold | High-end evening swim, pool lounge capsule |
| Eco Corduroy | Mingrui Textile (GRS) | 87% Recycled Nylon, 13% Spandex | 250 GSM | Structured vertical rib | Retro high-waist bottoms, structured bandeaus |
| Unisize Eco Crinkle | Recycled Mill Partner | 92% Recycled Nylon, 8% Elastane | 625 GSM | Maximum 300% stretch | One-size multi-fit maillots and scoop bikinis |
| Carvico Revolutional® Eco | Carvico (Italy) | 79% Micro Recycled PA, 21% EA | 175 GSM | Hydrophobic rapid-dry | Men's swim shorts, performance rashguards |
Procurement Strategy
Which fabric aligns with your brand vision?
Selecting fabrics based on target retail price point, customer demographic, and functional silhouette requirements.
Foundational Lines
Classic Matte Solids
Begin with Carvico VITA (ECONYL®). It provides universally flattering support, pill-resistance, and silky hand feel trusted by world-leading luxury swimwear labels.
Custom Artwork
Digital & Sublimation Prints
Choose Carvico Brisbane Recycled. Its specialized recycled polyester matrix binds pigment molecules permanently, preventing whiteout stretch distortion on curves.
Tactile Differentiation
Textures & Ribbed Surfaces
Explore Pantelleria, Eco Corduroy, and Renew Luxe. These allow brands to offer distinct tactile dimension and premium price points without the expense of custom print molds.
Lean Inventory
Unisize Multi-Fit Crinkle
Utilize Unisize Eco Crinkle to service sizes XS through XXL with a single graded pattern block, dramatically reducing deadstock risk for direct-to-consumer startups.
Traceability & Circular Supply Chain
The Anatomy of ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon
How industrial plastic ocean waste and post-consumer discards are turned into runway-grade swimwear garments under our solar roof.
01
Ocean & Landfill Recovery
Aquafil reclaims spent commercial fishing nets, marine debris, and industrial ghost gear from oceans and textile scraps from mills across the globe.
02
Chemical Depolymerization
Through closed-loop chemical engineering, recovered nylon is broken down to its fundamental virgin-level caprolactam monomer, eliminating all contaminants.
03
Italian Precision Knitting
At the Carvico facility in northern Italy, ECONYL® yarn is knitted with genuine elastane on circular knitting machines to achieve optimal elasticity and uniform density.
04
Zero-Waste Bali Production
Finished rolls are shipped to Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. in Bali, where our pattern CAD team and solar-powered cutting tables maximize fabric yield before sewing.
Verified Third-Party Certifications: GRS & OEKO-TEX®
All recycled fabrics carry authentic Global Recycled Standard (GRS) transaction certificates and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 guarantees. We provide complete verification paperwork for international customs and department store compliance upon order placement.
Proprietary Printing Studio
Custom Fabric Printing Without Excessive Minimums
Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. operates in-house high-resolution dye-sublimation and reactive print machines in Bali. This eliminates the traditional multi-week delays associated with third-party fabric printing facilities.
Print Strike-Off Testing: Before initiating bulk cutting, we produce full-scale 30x30cm print strike swatches on your designated base textile for color calibration and scale approval.
- OEKO-TEX® certified non-toxic water inks completely free from formaldehyde and heavy metals.
- Low print MOQ of 20 units per style per custom artwork motif.
- Continuous repeat pattern layout and placement artwork options.
Fabric Sourcing FAQ
Technical Questions Buyers Ask
Everything you need to know about fabric yields, lining compatibility, and color consistency across production lots.
What fabric is typically used for premium swimwear?
Swimwear is predominantly crafted from fine polyamide (nylon) or polyester knitted with elastane (spandex / LYCRA® Xtra Life™). The base fiber determines color absorption, hand-feel, and tensile strength, while elastane delivers four-way stretch, muscular support, and dimensional recovery.
What is the best fabric for starting a swimwear collection?
For solid bikinis and one-pieces, Carvico VITA (78% recycled ECONYL® polyamide, 22% elastane) is the gold standard for luxury feel and support. For printed styles, Carvico Brisbane Recycled (82% recycled polyester, 18% elastane) provides optimal color vibrancy and chlorine resistance.
Is recycled swimwear fabric as durable as virgin synthetic nylon?
Yes. ECONYL® regenerated nylon possesses the exact chemical purity and molecular integrity of virgin fossil nylon. Combined with high-grade elastane from Italian mills like Carvico, it delivers superior resistance to chlorine, suntan oils, and UV breakdown.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) per fabric color?
Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. offers a low MOQ of only 20 pieces per style per color or print, with zero minimum per size. Overall collection orders start from 100 pieces total.
Can brands supply their own fabrics for production?
Yes. Clients can source proprietary textiles and send them directly to our Bali facility. We conduct four-point quality inspection and stitch tension tests prior to garment cutting.
What fabric weight (GSM) is optimal for swimwear?
A weight between 175 and 220 g/m² is ideal for modern fashion and performance swimwear, offering ideal opacity, drape, and breathability without feeling bulky. Structured or textured fabrics range up to 650 g/m².
What should swimwear be lined with for best opacity?
We recommend self-lining (using the identical exterior fabric for internal lining) for luxury drape and matching elasticity. Alternatively, our ultra-soft 100 g/m² recycled stretch lining ensures seamless recovery and prevent show-through on light pastel colorways.
Sourcing & Swatches
Touch the fabrics before you commit.
Request our complete physical fabric swatch book with over 150 current colors, prints, and texture cuts shipped straight to your design studio via DHL Express.