In our collections we work with what we call “Preferred Materials”. For our SS22 collections we partnered with material innovators that work with a variety of resources that connect to our Oceans; from seaweed, to algae and abandoned oyster shells. We are proud to introduce to you our collection including these material innovators.

Oceantech yarn contains abandoned oystershells. The oystershells are upcycled from oyster farms in Taiwan. They are ground into powder and mixed with recycled PET bottles to create the yarns for these swimshorts.

These sweaters and t-shirts are made with a cellulose fiber that has seaweed additives; active ingredients from the ocean. During the spinning process of the Lyocell/viscose fibre, the seaweed is permanently embedded into the fiber. The solution is spun into fibers, cured in water and processed into staple fibres.

Through our partnership with ECONYL®, Nylon waste (i.e.fishing nets), otherwise polluting the earth, is transformed into ECONYL® regenerated nylon.

Cellulose, wood pulp, is a preferred renewable resource material for O'Neill. To ensure the environmental benefits of cellulose are used in our products, we work with branded regenerated cellulose fibres.

LivaEco-viscose by Birla Cellulose TM is derived from natural, renewable materials and is produced through a rigorous, environmentally friendly closed process in accordance with EU Best Available Technique (EUBAT).

BLOOM™ algae biomass is a natural component added to the existing EVA of our sandals footbeds as an alternative material resource. BLOOM™ reclaims harmful algae blooms and turns them into something useful. This process cleans water, lessens CO2 pollution and restores aquatic habitats.