After leading what, in retrospect, looks like little short of a revolution in the design of kids’ clothing, Mini Rodini is now upping the ante and leading the charge for sustainable style.

The spring-summer swimwear  range combines all the brand signatures loved by kidswear connoisseurs: graphic prints, illustrated animal motifs, bold  use of colour and versatile, street-conscious styling.

Deep oceanic blues are enlivened by polka dot-style bubble patterns while beach donkey emblems adorn summer  hats. Matching swim bloomers and rash vests feature darting swallows in soft pink and pale lime, and UPF 50+ protective sunsuits star on-trend leopard print. 

The most exciting feature is, however, the least visible: each piece in the range is mostly made using recycled polyamide fibres from plastic waste – discarded carpets, production detritus and out-of-use fishnets. You wouldn’t guess it from the softness of the fabrics, but these garments have been around the block a bit, in other forms – the block being the planet’s seas and waterways.

What this means is that Mini Rodini swimwear isn’t just fit for the ocean: it’s helping to clean it up. A step on from using organic cotton (which Mini Rodini always have), we think it’s pretty visionary. Let’s hope it becomes another trend.

Visit the Mini Rodini website for more sustainable style.