Beefcake Swimwear was started 2015 when the founder’s roommate wanted a 1920s style swimsuit. All that was available was vintage wool ones, which were fragile and small. She offered to make one.
When you purchase a Beefcake swimsuit, you’re getting a garment that is printed in small batches, cut, and sewn by people making a living wage in Portland, Oregon
They aren’t making thousands of suits that will sit in a warehouse, which means way less waste. They use high-performance fabric that is made from recycled fishing nets. They make a large size range as they can afford to keep in stock. They keep their mark-ups low in an effort to make their swimsuits more affordable.