Top 20 Most Popular Sustainable Water Sports Gear Brands

Top 20 most popular sustainable water sports gear items, along with brands known for sustainability:

1. Wetsuits

• Patagonia: Yulex wetsuits made from natural rubber.
• Vissla: Eco-conscious wetsuits with limestone-based neoprene.

2. Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs)

• Starboard: Eco-friendly boards made from recycled materials.
• Pau Hana: Boards with sustainable bamboo inlays.

3. Kayaks

• Oru Kayak: Foldable kayaks made from recyclable materials.
• Pelican: Kayaks produced with recycled plastic.

4. Surfboards

• Firewire: Boards made with bio-epoxy resin and sustainably sourced wood.
• Sustain Surf: Eco-friendly boards using recycled foam and plant-based resins.

5. Swimwear

• Outerknown: Swimwear made with recycled fishing nets (Econyl fabric).
• Prana: Swimwear made with recycled polyester and fair-trade practices.

6. Dry Bags

• Sea to Summit: Durable dry bags with eco-friendly coatings.
• Earth Pak: Dry bags made with biodegradable TPU material.

7. Snorkel Sets

• Cressi: Uses eco-conscious materials in masks and snorkels.
• Aqua Lung: Focuses on sustainable packaging and products.

8. Fins

• Fourth Element: Recycled material fins for diving and snorkeling.
• Mares: Dive fins with environmentally friendly production methods.

9. Water Shoes

• Adidas: Parley water shoes made from ocean plastic.
• Astral: Water shoes using recycled polyester.

10. Buoyancy Aids/Life Jackets

• Helly Hansen: Life jackets made with eco-friendly materials.
• NRS: Sustainable foam life jackets.

11. Kiteboards

• North Kiteboarding: Boards with eco-resins and renewable energy processes.
• F-One: Bamboo tech boards for durability and sustainability.

12. Bodyboards

• Catch Surf: Eco-conscious bodyboards with minimal plastic waste.
• Hubboards: Sustainable foam and biodegradable materials.

13. Waterproof Backpacks

• Pacsafe: Packs with recycled ocean plastic.
• Ortlieb: Environmentally friendly production processes.

14. Eco Rash Guards

• Zone3: Rash guards made from recycled polyester.
• Rip Curl: Uses sustainable fabrics in rash guards.

15. Paddles

• Werner Paddles: Lightweight paddles with low-environmental-impact processes.
• Aqua-Bound: Paddles made with recycled materials.

16. Sailing Gear

• Zhik: Uses recycled materials in their sailing gloves and gear.
• Henri Lloyd: Committed to sustainable manufacturing processes.

17. Hydration Gear (Water Bottles)

• Hydro Flask: Reusable, BPA-free, and long-lasting water bottles.
• Klean Kanteen: Stainless steel, eco-friendly bottles.

18. Towables (Tubes)

• WOW Sports: Eco-friendly PVC materials in towables.
• Airhead: Recycled and sustainable materials.

19. Sustainable Fishing Gear

• Tenkara USA: Minimalist fishing rods with eco-friendly designs.
• Simms: Uses recycled materials for waders and fishing gear.

20. Eco-Friendly Sunscreen for Water Sports

• All Good: Reef-safe sunscreen.
• Raw Elements: Non-toxic, biodegradable sunscreen.

These brands combine functionality with sustainability, catering to eco-conscious water sports enthusiasts.