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Location

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2009

Price range

C$38 – C$190

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

206 products

Size range

XS–4XL

Minnow Bathers

Independent brand — verified
About

Minnow Bathers is a Canadian swimwear label for women, founded in Toronto in 2009 by friends Karen Donaldson and Vanessa Warrack. After studying fashion design in different cities, the pair returned home and began making swimsuits for friends, frustrated by tiny string bikinis and wanting suits that actually fit and stayed on while swimming, camping and jumping off cliffs. The label designs high-performance swimwear in a range of sizes and styles that reflect the diversity of the human form. Minnow releases one collection a year of one-piece maillots such as the ADDER, BRIAR and CARSON, bikini tops like the ABBIE and AMBER, and matching bottoms. Every suit is made to order, by hand, in its Toronto studio using minimal-waste pattern-making and fabric design, and it also sells fabric scraps. Its newer fabrics are chlorine-resistant and UV-blocking, made from 78% ECONYL recycled yarn and 22% spandex, and its prints are digitally printed in Montreal. Since 2017 it has worked with artist Daniel Innes on hand-drawn textile designs, and it ships in compostable mailers. Minnow donates a percentage of each sale to nature conservation organisations and has been featured by The FADER and the National Post.

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#sustainable#handmade#ethical#locally made#recycled#affordable

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Brand Details

Canada
Recycled Nylon
Nylon
Spandex
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
K
Karen Donaldson
V
Vanessa Warrack

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Minnow Bathers make?
Minnow Bathers is an independent swimwear label from Toronto. It makes one-piece swimsuits, bikini tops and bottoms, releasing one collection a year.
What swimwear does Minnow Bathers sell?
Minnow Bathers sells one-piece maillots such as the ADDER, BRIAR and CARSON, and bikini tops like the ABBIE and AMBER, along with matching bottoms. It has also made collaborations, such as one with Amada Estabillo, and sells fabric scraps.
How much does Minnow Bathers cost?
Minnow Bathers is a mid-range brand, with swimwear priced from about $38 to $190 CAD. Tops cost around $38–$95, and maillots about $90–$190.
Where is Minnow Bathers located?
Minnow Bathers is based in Toronto, Canada, where it runs a studio in Parkdale that offers local pickup.
Who founded Minnow Bathers?
Minnow Bathers was founded in Toronto by friends Karen Donaldson and Vanessa Warrack. The label has been around since at least 2009.
Who owns Minnow Bathers?
Minnow Bathers is an independent label owned and run by its founders, Karen Donaldson and Vanessa Warrack.
Where is Minnow Bathers made?
Minnow Bathers makes its swimwear to order, by hand, in Toronto. Its newer fabrics are 78% ECONYL recycled yarn and 22% spandex, and it donates a percentage of sales to conservation.

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