The water isn't warm yet. That's exactly why now is the right time to order swimwear. By June, you'll be too busy actually being on the water to think carefully about what you want — and with made-to-order production, "too busy" translates to "wearing your old suit again." Order in March, arrive in early April, ready for the first warm day.
Why Order Swimwear in Spring?
Dockhead swimwear is made to order through Printful. That means every piece is produced when you order it — no seasonal stock to sell out of, no sizing shortages in popular patterns, no rush-order premiums in peak summer. The same swimwear you'd order in June is available now, made with the same quality, delivered in the same 2–7 business day production window. Ordering in March just means you're ready when the season opens instead of scrambling when it's already underway.
It's also a more sustainable approach to shopping — buying with intention in the pre-season rather than impulse-buying fast fashion alternatives when the heat arrives and you realize you need something immediately.
The Patterns
Floral — The Classic
The Floral pattern is the most versatile in the catalog — bright enough to make a statement, classic enough to work across age ranges and occasions. Available as the Floral Recycled String Bikini, Floral High-Waisted Bikini, Floral One-Piece, and Floral Men's Swim Trunks. Women's styles all made from recycled materials. Starting at $49.95.
Summer Fun — The Bold Choice
If Floral is the classic, Summer Fun is the statement. Summer Fun Men's Swim Trunks, Summer Fun Recycled String Bikini, Summer Fun High-Waisted Bikini, and Summer Fun One-Piece. The pattern that arrives at the dock and makes an announcement. From $49.95.
Sunflowers — The Golden Option
Sunflowers Men's Swim Trunks, Sunflowers Recycled String Bikini, Sunflowers High-Waisted Bikini. Warm, optimistic, and photographically excellent in natural light. From $49.95.
Coral Reef — The Earthy Statement
Coral Reef Men's Swim Trunks, Coral Reef String Bikini, Coral Reef High-Waisted Bikini. Oceanic, earthy, and distinctive. The pattern for the person who wants to look like they thought about it. From $49.95.
Lemons — The Tart Classic
Lemons Men's Swim Trunks, Lemons Recycled String Bikini, Lemons High-Waisted Bikini. Fresh, crisp, and impossible to ignore at a crowded dock. From $49.95.
Abstract Pineapples — The Tropical Wild Card
Abstract Pineapples Men's Swim Trunks, Abstract Pineapples String Bikini, Abstract Pineapples High-Waisted Bikini. Tropical without committing fully to tropical. The pattern that makes people do a double take. From $49.95.
The Eco-Friendly Swimwear Advantage
All Dockhead women's swimwear is made from recycled materials. The fast fashion alternative — synthetic swimwear manufactured in bulk, discounted mid-season, and replaced annually — produces significant microplastic pollution and textile waste. Dockhead swimwear is made to order from recycled fabric, meaning your suit is produced once, for you, with materials that don't start from virgin synthetic fibers. That's a meaningfully better choice for the water you're swimming in.
Shop the full swimwear lineup at TotalDockhead.com/collections/swimwear. Order now, arrive in April, swim in May.
Swimwear content creators — spring pre-season content is underserved and we want to be in it. Check out the Dockhead Collabs program.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I order swimwear for summer?
March and April are ideal. Made-to-order production takes 2–7 business days, so ordering in spring means your swimwear arrives well before the season — no scrambling in June or settling for fast fashion because you need something immediately.
What swimwear patterns does Dockhead offer?
Dockhead currently offers six patterns: Floral, Summer Fun, Sunflowers, Coral Reef, Lemons, and Abstract Pineapples — available in men's swim trunks, women's string bikinis, high-waisted bikinis, and one-pieces.
Is Dockhead swimwear made from sustainable materials?
Yes. All Dockhead women's swimwear — string bikinis, high-waisted bikinis, and one-pieces — is made from recycled materials. All products are made to order, eliminating overproduction waste. Dockhead is a more sustainable swimwear choice than fast fashion alternatives.
What sizes does Dockhead swimwear come in?
Dockhead swimwear ranges from XS through 2XL or larger depending on the style. Check individual product pages at TotalDockhead.com for full size availability.
Can I get matching swimwear for couples?
Yes. All six Dockhead swimwear patterns are available in both men's swim trunks and women's bikinis, making coordinated couples looks easy. The Floral and Sunflowers patterns are particularly popular for couple coordination.
What is the price of Dockhead swimwear?
Dockhead swimwear starts at $49.95 for men's swim trunks and women's string bikinis. High-waisted bikinis and one-pieces are priced slightly higher. All are available at TotalDockhead.com.
How does made-to-order swimwear compare to buying from a fast fashion retailer?
Made-to-order swimwear is produced specifically for your purchase — no overstock, no quality compromises for bulk manufacturing, no microplastic-laden fast fashion waste. Dockhead's swimwear is made to order from recycled materials, making it a higher-quality and more responsible choice than most mass-market alternatives.
