Girls' UV-protective swimwear: sun protection meets style
Our girls' UV-protective swimwear is designed around the delicate proportions of young adventurers. Combining simplicity and refinement, each piece celebrates girls' natural elegance while offering high sun protection.
Our collections bring subtle, distinctive details to classic designs: braided straps, playful ruffles, carefully tied bows and asymmetric cuts. These touches lend character to our girls' one-piece swimsuits and girls' UV-protective bikinis.
For practicality, our versatile selection pairs girls' bikini bottoms with girls' UV-protective swim tops, ideal for active days at the beach or pool. For sportier activities or more coverage, our girls' UV-protective sun suits offer an elegant, functional, UPF 50+ certified alternative.
Beachwear for every preference and the whole family
Our girls' swimwear does more than protect covered skin from the sun: its colours are inspired by beautiful summer destinations, from soft pastels to vibrant shades that recall a sunset.
The enjoyment can be shared as a family. Our collections let mothers and daughters create matching looks and share special moments in coordinated beachwear. Discover our complete range of girls' swimwear to explore the collection further.
Siblings are part of the story too. Our designs make it easy to coordinate outfits between sisters and younger children. Explore our baby girls' UV-protective swimwear to match a girl's outfit with styles for the little ones.
Ethical commitments, lasting design and high fabric sun protection
At Canopea, elegance goes hand in hand with environmental responsibility. Our responsibly made swimwear is crafted from ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon fibre produced from abandoned fishing nets and plastic waste recovered from the oceans. This premium technical material offers excellent resistance to salt, chlorine and sunscreen.
Every girls' UV-protective swimsuit offers certified UPF 50+ sun protection, blocking more than 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays without chemical UV filters. The built-in physical protection remains effective while swimming, protecting children's sensitive skin on covered areas throughout the day.
Frequently asked questions about girls' UV-protective swimwear
What is the difference between regular swimwear and girls' UV-protective swimwear?
Regular swimwear can allow a significant amount of ultraviolet radiation through its fabric, particularly when wet. A UPF 50+ certified girls' swimsuit uses a dense technical weave that forms a built-in physical barrier, blocking more than 98% of UVA and UVB rays. It therefore provides continuous protection on covered areas without needing sunscreen underneath them.
How should I choose between a one-piece, a bikini and a UV-protective sun suit for my daughter?
The choice mainly depends on your child's activities and sensitivity to the sun:
- A girls' one-piece swimsuit is ideal for swimming and beach games, with a secure fit and generous coverage for the torso.
- A girls' UV-protective bikini or two-piece set is practical for toilet breaks and makes it easy to change the bottoms quickly.
- A girls' UV-protective sun suit or long-sleeved UV-protective swim top is recommended for longer water sports sessions, such as paddleboarding or surfing, or for very fair skin that needs more coverage on the arms and shoulders.
Does Canopea UV-protective swimwear resist chlorine and sea salt?
Yes. The ECONYL® fibre used in our swimwear is specially treated to withstand pool chlorine, sea salt and sun oils or sunscreen. The fabric retains its stretch, shape and vibrant colours from one season to the next when the care instructions are followed.
How should I care for UV-protective swimwear to preserve its UPF 50+ performance through washing?
Our swimwear's UPF 50+ protection is built into the structure of the yarn rather than a finish that washes off. To preserve the fibre's suppleness and longevity, always rinse the swimsuit in fresh water after swimming. Hand wash or use a delicate machine cycle at no more than 30°C, then lay it flat to dry in the shade. Do not tumble dry, dry-clean or iron.
