It’s been 35 years since those triangular, green-and-gold framed ‘Australian Made’ kangaroo logos started appearing on our products. Over the past three and a half decades, it has remained a coveted and trusted mark of Aussie authenticity.
That’s why the Bon + Co team are proud to share that our freshly launched Summer Collection not only lives up to the sustainable, ethical, smile-inducing and high-quality standards you’ve come to know and love from Bon + Co…it’s also 100% Australian Made!
We are beyond stoked to have finally assembled a dream team of experienced swimwear makers right here in Australia. A Superpowered Seamstress from the Gold Coast and a small team of swimwear specialists from Brisbane is the latest addition’s to our Bon + Co family, now working closely with our Chief Inspirational and Inspired Design Director at our Brisbane HQ.
And we think you’ll definitely see the influence of the Sunshine State in our Australian-Made Summer Collection.
Speaking of which…we’d love to introduce you to each of the new pieces in our shiny new sunshine-inspired, sustainable kids & tweens swimwear collection.
Be warned – you may well fall in love at first look. We sure did! 😍
Meet Libertie
Libertie;
NOUN
- the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behaviour, or political views.
We hope every young girl wearing our Libertie this Summer feels truly free.
The ultimate in Australian Made modern boho chic, Libertie is a unique hand-painted patchwork print design, inspired by homemade patchwork quilts of 1970s French bohemians. It combines miniature pineapples, paisley and floral motifs in a colour palette of tropical cocktails…a Summer haze of yellows, pinks and peaches. Yum!
Libertie is also:
- That magic combination of classic but also super on-trend styling…ticking the fashion box for teen & tween girls as well as their Mamas! 😉
- A great pattern to mix n’ match with our Ziggy and Dahlia prints
- Available in Frilled Crossover One Piece + Halter Crop Bikini Set + LIMITED EDITION Wide Brim Sunhat
- Made from Premium Quality Sustainable Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
- Provides UPF 50+ for Maximum Sun Protection
- Has been treated for Chlorine & Pilling Resistance
- Is available in Sizes 8-16
- Is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- Generates a $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
- Proudly Australian Made
Meet Pineapple Express
Sunshine and smiles – that’s what Pineapple Express is made of!
Well, sunshine and smiles…plus stripes and hand-painted watercolour pineapples.
We love our eclectic Pineapple Express print. It’s summery and fun and makes us feel like sipping on a pina colada!
Pineapple Express is also available in Dad’s sizing too!
- Available in a classic Boardshort style with side pockets, elasticated waist and lace-up tie
- Made from Premium Quality Sustainable Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
- Provides UPF 30+ for Maximum Sun Protection
- Has been treated for Chlorine & Pilling Resistance
- It is available in Sizes 8-16
- ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- Generates a $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
- Proudly Australian Made
Meet Our Plain Navy Racing Jammer!
We know that sometimes, you just want to fly under the radar! Maybe you’re just not into that bright bold print, or perhaps school or club swimming require you to just tone it back a bit, we get it! You have asked for this one, and we proudly delivered! This is quite possibly the best Australian Jammer you will find!
- Plain Dark Navy in colour, perfect for flying under the radar at school and swim squad
- New Larger fitting size to ensure no cracks are revealed 😉
- Inner waistband tie to ensure they won’t fall down when you dive in!
- Premium OEKO-TEX Econyl Sustainable Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic
- Perfect for the Beach, Pool, or Summer Adventures
- UPF 50+ to Provide Maximum Sun Protection
- Proudly Designed and Available in a classic Boardshort style with side pockets, elasticated waist and lace-up tie
- Made from Premium Quality Sustainable Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
- Provides UPF 30+ for Maximum Sun Protection
- Has been treated for Chlorine & Pilling Resistance
- Is available in Sizes 8-16
- Is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- Generates a $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
- Proudly Australian Made, supporting the Australian Garment Industry
- Available in Kid’s Sizes 8-16
- ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
Meet Mahale
Inspired by the jungles of Africa, Tanzania, animal-loving tweens & teens will go WILD over Mahale, still to be “officially” released at the end of this month.
Not your standard jungle print, Mahale has been designed to stand out. Painted with guache, this original design features a wild cat hiding in the foliage.
Our very favourite thing about the Mahale is that it also comes in Mens sizes, making many a Mother’s dream (a heart-meltingly cute matchy-matchy father & son look!) a very fashionable possibility.
Mahale is also:
- Made from Premium Quality Sustainable Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
- Available in MENS + BOYS Board Short Sizes as well as Racing Jammers
- Provides UPF 50+ for Maximum Sun Protection
- Has been treated for Chlorine & Pilling Resistance
- Is available in Sizes 8-16
- Is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- Generates a $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
- Proudly Australian Made
Meet Dahlia
Our bold one. A deeply textural floral, painted in gauche with raw visible brushstrokes. Due to the “official” launch at the end of October, the Dahlia print was inspired by the iconic Mara Hoffman style of bold floral prints.
Dahlia is also the first print we’ve used to make stretch board shorts for active girls and a cropped sleeve rashie. Dahlia is all about being bold and trying new things!
Dahlia is also:
- A fun pattern to mix with Ziggy, Arco & Libertie to create an even more distinct Summer swimwear look
- Available in a Long Sleeve One Piece + Cropped Sleeve Rashie + Stretch Boardshort
- Made from Premium Quality Sustainable REPREVE Fabric – Made Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
- Provides UPF 50+ for Maximum Sun Protection
- Has been treated for Chlorine & Pilling Resistance
- Is available in Sizes 8-16
- Is ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certified
- Generates a $1 Donation to headspace.org.au for Every Sale
- Proudly Australian Made
And that’s a wrap on our all-new all Australian Made Summer Sustainable Swimwear Collection!
We haven’t stopped happy dancing since the release, and with your help, we plan to keep happy dancing our way all through this Summer.
It probably goes without saying that this year has been another tricky one for those of us in small business. And while this year’s obstacles could have been enough for us to delay our commitment to making this year’s range of kids and teen swimwear 100% Australian Made…we are so glad we persevered, kept focussed on the positive and made it happen.
Australian Made is so important to us that we invested a big chunk of this past year working to make our latest range 100% Australian Made while continuing to honour our sustainability and quality commitments.
But we’re curious…we’d love to know what Australian Made means to you?
How much do you care about where the things you buy are made? Do they dictate or influence your purchasing decisions? Do you support Australian Made in theory…but not always in practice?
Do you look at labels? Are you loyal to certain Australian Made brands? Has COVID impacted how you feel about supporting local businesses that sell Australian Made products?
Basically we want to know…does our move to making Australian Made Sustainable Swimwear matter to YOU?
Let us know in the comments…or better yet…let us know with your purchasing power! 😉
Shop our new AUSTRALIAN MADE range of sustainable swimwear for kids, tweens & teens HERE.
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