Hast and the Swimsuit Dilemma
At Hast, we are rewriting the history of men's fashion by offering the modern man a simple and demanding vision of clothing. By bringing together awareness, passion and know-how around his wardrobe, we only include iconic pieces that stand the test of time. After the reference shirt , we have tackled the entire Monsieur wardrobe, and the swimsuit has not escaped.
Considering our ecological and social commitments , it should be noted that the challenge was significant. Indeed, the majority of swimsuits on the market are made with synthetic materials due to their mode of use and expected properties. For our part, we wanted to limit the use of these more polluting materials, which is why we developed innovative alloys on our first models:
- Available in yellow and white but also in green and white , our seersucker swimsuit is made of 25% cotton . Quite rare on this type of piece, this waffle fabric beautifully catches the light and gives it the air of shorts. Once dry, it is quite possible to keep it away from the beach or the pool without looking like a lifeguard.
- In their blue versions with wide stripes or striped white and blue , our first swimsuits even have half natural fibers; with a 55% cotton / 45% polyamide blend for the first and a 50% cotton / 50% polyamide alloy for the second. On the other hand, all are made in Portugal and display precious finishes : piped back pocket with button closure, rubber tip to prevent the drawstring from fraying, interior mesh, straight mid-thigh cut and storage pouch.
The 100% recycled swimsuit, or our 2.0 swimsuit
Since the launch of the swimsuits presented earlier, we have further increased our standards in terms of eco-responsibility. From then on, our goal was clear: to create exceptional clothing only in natural or recycled materials . As you can imagine, it was not easy on the swimsuit, but we redoubled our efforts and inventiveness to find a more sustainable alternative.
Gentlemen, we have the honor and pride to present to you our very latest jersey: the very first made from 100% recycled material.
All the threads used to weave this one are recycled (including the net). Contrary to popular belief, they are fortunately no less strong. The cherry on the cake is that the materials we sourced are Seaqual® certified , guaranteeing that their supply comes from ocean waste (fishing nets, plastic bottles and other joys collected in the oceans).
This was one of the major challenges of this spring-summer 2023 collection , and we are happy to have been able to find an alternative to polyamide/polyester to offer you a 100% natural or recycled range .
To combine business with pleasure, we have worked this swimsuit in an exclusive Hast pattern with subtly retro green and ecru stripes , while retaining the gimmicks of our previous versions. Here you will find the details that have seduced our customers on previous models, with a piped and buttoned back pocket, a cotton drawstring closed by a rubberized tip, an interior mesh, a comfortable straight cut and a free matching pouch. Like its predecessors, it is made in Portugal , a guarantee of proximity and quality.
No need to draw you a picture, this swimsuit will be part of all your summer escapades . And unlike boxers or other swimming shorts, you can easily take this one with you on a walk after a splash. For a walk to the market, an ice cream at the end of the day or a trip to the beach restaurant, you will only have to put a Supima cotton t-shirt or polo shirt over your swimsuit to be the most elegant.
Maintaining your swimsuits?
And to keep your jerseys intact for as long as possible, we recommend a simple hand wash in cold water followed by air drying, away from sunlight to preserve the colors.
Our swimsuits in the deep end
In addition to looking great, this new swimsuit is the symbol of our commitment to more conscious and responsible fashion. Recycled material from marine waste , European manufacturing, reliable and durable finishes, timeless and classic design : the entire philosophy of Hast is synthesized in this very swim accessory. Like the other pieces in our wardrobe, this one combines rigor, know-how and quality to offer you a worthy and honest icon . In our opinion, that's all you need to take a dip.
