ŪNIKA SWIM eliminates the challenges of finding the perfect swimsuit by offering high quality, customizable swimwear. Centered around the celebration of individuality and the empowerment of women, the Toronto-based brand caters to all ages, shapes and sizes.
A hybrid store and studio, ŪNIKA SWIM’s Yorkville boutique provides a unique and attentive experience. Customers are fitted, ensuring that the end product is precisely tailored to their body. Then, customers are invited to try on samples, to help them choose from more than 200 style options. The last step is fabric selection, of which ŪNIKA offers over 150 colours and patterns.
In addition to their custom-made service, ŪNIKA carries pre-made suits both online and in-store in an inclusive size range of XS-4XL.
Upholding the highest transparency standards and ethical practices is crucial at ŪNIKA. Every suit is handmade in their open-concept storefront, allowing customers to see the creation process. The small, all-female team works synergistically to produce quality, both in the swimwear and the service.
ŪNIKA utilizes ECONYL, a regenerated nylon that is constructed from ocean and landfill waste. Synthetic materials, such as nylon, have detrimental effects on the environment as their production requires large amounts of water and energy, contributing to environmental contamination and degradation.
In addition, the production of nylon emits nitrous oxide, a harmful greenhouse gas. ECONYL transforms the non-biodegradable nature of nylon, by creating a circular process that repurposes industrial plastic, waste fabric and fishing nets into a 100% recyclable textile.
Waste reduction is further entrenched in ŪNIKA’s business model, as products are all made to order, thus eliminating excess stock from overproduction. The brand also commits to using every bit of their fabric by making scrunchies and swim bags out of leftover scraps. This aligns with Unika’s sustainability mission, which aims to provide consumers with high-quality products while protecting the health and safety of the planet.
With summer emerging, ŪNIKA SWIM presents a solution to every swimwear need. You can shop for their pre-made swimsuits or book a custom in-store experience on their website.
