Sustainability

OUR ETHOS.

Our swimwear is crafted to be timeless, not disposable, so every piece can move with you through years of tides and memories.

But sustainability is more than fabrics and production. It’s also about knowledge. At Mahé, we believe education is power. By learning about our impact, we can make better choices, individually and together. That’s why we put education and awareness at the forefront: sharing what we learn, being transparent about our journey, and inviting our community to grow alongside us.

For us, sustainability is not about perfection it’s about progress. It’s about creating a brand that not only celebrates the ocean but also helps protect it, ensuring it remains a place of freedom, beauty, and connection for generations to come.

Because when we know better, we do better. And when we care for the ocean, we care for ourselves.

FABRIC FOCUS

We work with a blend of materials that reduce waste and give new life to what others have discarded:

  • Carvico Recycled Fabric: made from regenerated nylon sourced from abandoned fishing nets and other post-consumer waste. What once polluted the ocean is transformed into high-performance swimwear, strong enough for the tides and soft enough for everyday wear.
  • Deadstock & “Throwaway” Fabrics: we also rescue unused fabrics from the fast fashion industry, materials that would otherwise be sent to landfills. While these fabrics may be virgin, by upcycling and repurposing them, we extend their life and prevent waste. For us, sustainability means working with what exists, not just creating new.

And behind it all, our manufacturer is OEKO-TEX® certified. This means that every fabric we use has been tested and proven free from harmful substances — safe for your skin, and safer for the planet. OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s most trusted standards for textile safety, ensuring transparency, accountability, and care in every step of the process.

Packaging

Sustainability doesn’t stop at our fabrics, it flows through every part of our brand, right down to how your pieces arrive at your door.

  • Recycled Mailers: We ship using 100% recycled mailers from noissue, designed to protect your order while protecting the planet.
  • Compostable Dust Bags: Each piece comes in a compostable dust bag, because your swimwear deserves care without leaving a trace.
  • Recycled Hang Tags: Our hang tags are made from recycled materials, ensuring that even the smallest details reflect our values.

Our mission is to build a truly sustainable value chain from start to finish. But we’re also committed to honesty: not every element is fully within our control yet. Where we can’t avoid certain impacts, we work to mitigate and offset them — and we’re always searching for better, more sustainable solutions.

Every choice, every improvement, and every step forward brings us closer to protecting the ocean that inspires us.