Manakai Swimwear

Manakai Swimwear is Hawaii’s #1 Ethical and Sustainable Swimwear Boutique. The swimwear is made from Regenerated Nylon6 (think commercial fishing nets that are discarded into our oceans) and made into the softest and most durable fabrics on the market. When you purchase your Manakai you will receive a fully reversible bikini or one piece that supports both the environment and the workers involved in creating each garment. Manakai is known to be just as stylish and they are sustainable.

Established in 2018.
Manakai Swimwear LLC was established in 2015 with a mission to help change the realm of swimwear industry. Each year, roughly 70 million barrels of crude oil are used to produce virgin stretch fabric (Lycra, Spandex, Nylon). Why continue making virgin stretch fabric when there is a plethora of « waste » waiting to be collected and regenerated? Come ask us how we can take 1 ton of fishing nets and turn them into 9,000 of the most enticing swimwear garments on the planet.

Kelley Chapman C.
Business Owner
Kelley Chapman built MANAKAI with integrity being the foundation. Her passion for the marine environment, sustainable & ethical business practices, and supporting women who empower other women are her main focuses when manifesting the lifestyle of her brand.
Kelley has been involved in the swimwear industry for several years before taking the leap of creating a brand that resonates with her lifestyle.
After learning the fashion industry was one of the top pollutants on Earth, she was determined to step outside of the mainstream or normalized business practices and prove you can have a successful business model with the environment and people in mind.