We’ve selected five top color palettes for swimwear collections, featuring 32 shades set to dominate trends in 2025 and gain mainstream popularity in 2026. This report is based on the latest runway trends and Pine Crest Fabrics’ expertise. You’ll find colors for every lifestyle design — from vibrant and playful to sophisticated and eco-conscious vibes.
1. Dreamscape
This swimwear color trend blends ethereal pastels with bold, futuristic hues, representing a surreal escape into imagination and technology. Soft, serene tones balance vibrant colors, while earthy accents add depth. The palette merges futuristic innovation with timeless elegance.
Applications:
- High-cut one-piece swimsuits with holographic accents and bandeau tops featuring translucent overlays.
- Gradients, CGI-inspired swirls, and biomorphic prints.
Fabric Choices
This color palette looks great with various fabrics including glossy stretch satins, cire, lightweight mesh, and fabrics with shimmer finishes. For accents, use metallic or iridescent coatings.
Our Recommendations:
- Faux Stretch Satin: Premium fabric featuring four-way stretch, UV protection, and a soft touch.
- Rainbow Fog Foil Mesh: Holographic foiled mesh with an eye-catching shine.
- StarGlow Collection: Exclusive foil stretch fabric that illuminates under a spotlight.
- Black Lucid Ciré Spandex: Stretch knit fabric with a wet, polished look. Additional colors are available.
- Sparkly Jewels Collection: Stretch foil fabric with a vibrant holographic finish.
2. EcoTide
Inspired by the connection between humans and nature, EcoTide reflects harmony and sustainability. Its palette blends rich greens and browns with sandy neutrals, vibrant oranges, deep reds, and calming oceanic blues.
Applications:
- High-waisted briefs, rash guards, and gender-neutral swim shorts.
- Organic motifs, such as leaf imprints and wave-inspired lines.
Fabric Choices
Focus on sustainable materials like recycled fibers, biodegradable options, and textured knits with matte finishes.
Our recommendations:
- Palm Rec: Recycled fabric with ultra-soft feel and eco-certifications.
- Fishtale: Innovative 100% recycled swimwear fabric with chlorine resistance. Additional colors are available.
- Tiny Squares Texture Spandex: Soft fabric with added texture.
- Ripple Texture Spandex: A textured option for sustainable swimwear.
- Biodegradable Poly Interlock: Eco-friendly Innovative bio-polyester material.
- Crepe Texture Knit: Premium eco-certified recycled swimwear fabric with four-way stretch and UV protection.
3. Coastal Joy
This vibrant swimwear color trend combines retro designs with playful modern aesthetics, ideal for active lifestyle swimwear.
Coastal Joy features bold primary hues balanced with soft pastels. Bright reds, yellows, and greens bring energy, while calming blues and mint tones add balance, capturing retro fun and modern freedom for youthful, dynamic designs.
Applications:
- Color-blocked bikinis, sporty one-pieces, and reversible swim sets
- Patterns like stripes, graffiti-inspired prints, and geometric shapes
Fabric Choices
Perfectly suited for activewear-inspired textiles like compression mesh and boardshort fabrics.
Our fabric recommendations:
- Ocean Rec: Eco-certified recycled fabric with compression properties.
- Dynamo Mesh: Premium quality compression recycled mesh.
- Gingham: Our new in-stock textured swim fabric with UV protection.
- Colorlock: Innovative fabric made from dope-dyed polyester with exceptional chlorine and fade-resistant properties.
- Shark: Soft stretch recycled fabric for surf and swimwear.
4. Mystic Shores
Combining coastal spirituality with botanical tones, Mystic Shores creates a tranquil yet sophisticated vibe. Deep, grounding hues are paired with soft pastels and muted earthy shades for a harmonious palette. Ideal for designs that emphasize calm and connection, these colors reflect a sense of both tradition and modern refinement.
Applications:
- One-shoulder swimsuits, draped kaftans, and halter-neck designs with botanical-inspired cover-ups.
- Patterns include ombre fades and ripple-like textures.
Fabric Choices
Opt for textured knits, natural fibers for cover-ups, and lightweight tricots.
Our recommendations:
- Luna: Fabric for printing made from a cotton-modal blend with a soft touch.
- Cloud Rec: Soft-handed lightweight recycled fabric with eco-certifications.
- Mini Wavy Ruffle: Ruffle-textured eco-friendly fabric.
- Recycled Textured Lurex: Stretch lurex blend for elevated designs.
5. Vibrant Horizons
This color trend for swimwear exudes youthful energy and bold expression through a vibrant palette of playful, dynamic hues. The blend of bright and saturated colors enhances versatility, making these designs ideal for festivals, fitness, and adventurous outings. These shades encourage creative exploration while maintaining practicality and fun.
Applications:
- Asymmetric swimsuits, sporty bralettes, and high-leg bikinis
- Patterns like bold color-blocking, digital glitch effects, and brushstroke designs
Fabric Choices
Use high-performance fabrics with UV resistance, high elasticity, and moisture-wicking properties.
Our fabric recommendations:
- Kira: Our most popular chlorine-resistant swim tricot. Available in 45+ in-stock colors with 85+ overseas colors.
- Athleisure Rib: High-quality fabric with visible rib texture.
- Riyo Rec: Chlorine-resistant recycled swimwear fabric.
- Zebra Jacquard: Raised rib jacquard with animal print.
- Daisy Floral Terry: Textured swim fabric made from recycled materials.
Find your ideal colors
Pine Crest Fabrics offers wide color options for our fabric collection. Most of our textiles are available in our U.S. stock from 15 yards and overseas stock starting from one roll.
If you want an exclusive solid color or print, we will produce this for you.
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