In 2020 we were able to get rid of all unnecessary plastics! We changed all of our suit packaging to reusable and compostable bags that you can throw into your home compost when they become unusable. Not only have we changed the packaging but we got rid of nylon and plastic hangtag strings. All our suits are made of 100% recycled fabric and when being shipped from us to you we use 100% recycled kraft mailers with carbon neutral shipping. We are doing our best to be part of protecting mother earth and now you are too!
All of our prints are hand drawn and designed in house by our designer Luna Courtois.
As a small business we keep all of our collections small and DO NOT RESTOCK ANYTHING. That means when the suits are gone, they are gone! We will not be bringing any of the same colors or prints into our coming collections. If you love a print or color, get it!
This year we have had the privilege of donating to local foundations
Giving BAck
- Malama Pupukea Waimea - Storm Kokua - Kupu Hawaii - North Shore Jr. Lifeguards
2% of all sales are donated to local non-profits and you can choose who we donate to at checkout! Thanks to you, we can all be a part of supporting our local communities, restoring Native Hawaiian culture and ensuring the preservation of Hawai'i for future generations.
Benoa Swim was born of two parts- Directive and Creative. By two people - India Pyzel and Luna Courtois
In 2013 the idea of Benoa was started in Indies room - a piece of paper, a pencil and a dream. Starting a bikini company had always been in the back of our minds but at 15 it felt like a far away dream - Luna started to draw anyways - 13 pieces on a a piece of paper that eventually found itself framed in our warehouse.
This was my first Benoa purchase (because I wouldn’t be able to afford it otherwise) so I was unsure about the sizing. I’m normally a medium (6-8) but considering this wasn’t their new dream girl sizing, I looked up the size chart and saw that a Large would be an 8-10 which should give me some wiggle room considering I’m a size 8 normally. I was super excited to get my order and open it to reveal what I was packed. They were super thoughtful and made sure I had matching sets and different items in my order; which I appreciate so much! However the swim bottoms looked like a size small pulling it out of the bag and definitely did not fit like a large nor a medium; the swim bottoms that I got were both the super thin straps on the side and aren’t ties. If I ordered a larger size, nothing else would’ve fit me on the top or other apparel items. Being postpartum, I really thought the large was going to be good but even when I return to my normal weight, the bottoms would still be too small. I did see that there was a curvy option but there was no curvy on the size chart or anything on the website that told me what curvy fits. I love the stuff I got and wish I could wear it!!
I'm a 34C and picked a size Large, which was the proper size. Color and fit is exactly like the model examples, so no concerns there. I picked Sandbar, the turquoise. USPS sent a delivery notification a week before true arrival. Just a heads up that logistically, USPS takes responsibility for your order once Benoa drops it off, so that's on the freight service. I live in California; order confirmation to delivery was 12 days. I'm looking forward to ordering more from Benoa in the future!
we all know benoa sells out fast , but it’s to fast to were people that actually are trying to don’t get it in time ! like I tried and I didn’t make it like seriously !! you need more mystery bags and need to put it out more to where people can see !
I purchased a size XS dress online, but I realized after it arrived that I needed a size Small instead. I wrote Benoa and quickly received a reply from them. Customer Service fixed the problem and sent me their exchange instructions. Now I am extremely happy with my first Benoa product!
I ended up ordering a size up because that is all that was left in stock. It fit pretty well, but definitely could've gone a size smaller if it was available. Print is literally the cutest, love it so much 🌱
The Johnny bottom is my absolute favorite bottom that Benoa offers, I’m bummed it is being discontinued. I had a bit of a challenge finding my size in the 2.0 fabric but after a few returns and exchanges ( which benoa team was fantastic about ) it fits perfectly & I am happy to add another benoa to my collection.
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Usually when I’ve bought swimsuits in the past I have to size up because they run small but this romper fits perfect. It’s so soft, cute, and comfy to workout in.
Obsessed with these bottoms!
I’m usually a 25/26 in jeans and I got these in a large. I don’t like when bikini bottoms are tight and pinch my skin, so the large fits me perfectly 🤍
As pictured in,
Sunny One Piece - Cowrie Basket
& Pareo 2.0 - Cowrie Basket
I love, love, love!
In tops I am a 34C, I buy large but can fit a medium. Bottoms I am a 29.
I buy my BenoaSwim in large & it fits true to size.
I love the quality & fast shipping.
I am obsessed!