BUCKET HATS AND SUN PROTECTION

BUCKET HATS AND SUN PROTECTION

It is recommended that using the five sun protective measures SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK, SLIDE will ensure that you give yourself the best chance to avoid the harmful effects of the sun. For me, mainly using physical sun protective swimwear and/or clothing as a barrier to the sun’s harmful rays in combination with the other measures, is my 'go to' sun protection strategy.
February 10, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
Let's Talk About Sun Protection

Let's Talk About Sun Protection

Sun protection swimwear, sun protection clothing, sun protection hats, UPF50+, SPF30+, SPF 50+. So many things to think about when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun. What level of protection do I need? What does SPF and UPF mean? What does UVB and UVA mean?
February 09, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BUYING SWIMWEAR ONLINE

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO BUYING SWIMWEAR ONLINE

A good friend said to me recently, “getting the size right is only half the challenge”. 

Coming up with a game plan before you embark on your online swimsuit adventure is worth it. Here are a few tips to help you on your journey:

Consider your existing bikini draw and to an extent your undie draw (Yep! Your underwear draw). Make a note of what you do and don’t want from your next purchase by trying on a few of your current styles, undies included. 

What do you want from your swimwear? Just like in your underwear draw, there are different styles for different activities. Think about what you want to do in your swimwear. Are you active, lounging or a mixture of both? A string bikini will be good for lounging but not so much if you’re hitting the surf.

February 08, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE SWIMSUIT ONLINE

A SIMPLE GUIDE TO FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE SWIMSUIT ONLINE

There's nothing more frustrating than buying the wrong size swimsuit. I really feel you on this topic! Pressing the ‘Buy Now’ button and crossing your fingers that you have made the right decision on size doesn't have to be a part of your online shopping journey.  So, I thought I would share with you some simple tips to use while you are on your online shopping adventure.
 
The first step in your quest to buying that perfect swimwear, is to get some key body measurements under your belt. Like us, most brands have their size guides on their website with key measurements (also called point of measurement).
February 08, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
How to care for your swimwear in three simple steps

How to care for your swimwear in three simple steps

Keeping your swimwear in pristine condition for longer is something that is surprisingly easy to do.  Correctly caring for your swimwear after each wear will keep your swimwear in good condition for longer. Swimwear fabric needs a little bit of extra care than other types of clothing.
February 04, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
ANDAVI SWIM, SUSTAINABILITY & THE SLOW FASHION MOVEMENT

ANDAVI SWIM, SUSTAINABILITY & THE SLOW FASHION MOVEMENT

Before we launched Andavi Swim, we made sure our environmental priorities were in check. Choosing eco-friendly sustainable fabrics and working with ethical manufacturers to produce sustainable, quality long lasting swimwear was number one on the list. We put a lot of effort into researching sustainable swimwear fabrics and building relationships with ethical and sustainable manufacturers. The quality of the fabrics we use is second to none. We use Carvico Vita recycled Italian fabric, as we grow we will incorporate fabric made with REPREVE®. 

February 03, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND EXPRESS CHECKOUT

PAYMENT OPTIONS AND EXPRESS CHECKOUT

It recently occurred to me that you may not know how amazing our online checkout process is. Nobody wants to fill in a million fields when on an online shopping spree in your lunch break, only to find at the end of it you’re asked to ‘create an account’, Ahhh! A person can only have so many passwords, right? I personally find the 'create an account' thing annoying when online shopping. I am a procrastinator, so when I decide to buy, I want to buy it now, before my procrastination instinct kicks in! So naturally, it was a top priority for us to make our website as customer friendly as possible, with fast and efficient checkout features.

We offer an express checkout option with Paypal, Shop Pay and Google Pay making it even faster and easier to checkout on our website. If you don’t want to express checkout, our normal checkout process is still very similar and quick and simple to navigate.

Here is a list of our accepted payment options

Afterpay
Paypal
Visa and Mastercard
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Shop Pay
Amex

 

Happy Shopping!

 

Anita. xx
February 03, 2022 — Vicente Gonzales III
Sun protection swimwear rash guard UPF50+

The Andavi Swim Adventure - How we started Andavi Swim

Sunburn! Yes, sunburn is how the Andavi Swim adventure started. I have fair sensitive skin and became sick and tired of getting burnt in all weird and wonderful places (mostly in places where I missed applying sunscreen), we have all been there! I also found that sunscreen washes off soon after swimming. Bathing in UPF50+ sunscreen every two hours or so when you are in the middle of a sun-drenched adventure just isn’t right! I don’t know about you, but lathering up all over in sunscreen makes me hotter and I sweat more (Sorry, too much info?).  For me, the solution is to combine UPF50+ sunscreen with physical UPF50+ sun protection clothing.

February 02, 2022 — Anita S