Lāʻīaola Bodysuit Liʻi, ʻŌpio (Youth), Pre-Teen, 8-14Y

 Designed in Hawaiʻi

-> Responsibly Printed

-> Stitched by hand in North + South America

-> Cheeky fit with a scoop neckline and a low scoop back

-> Forgiving, functional, and mid-weight fabric

-> 82% Polyester, 18% Spandex

Discover the perfect blend of functionality, comfort, and fashion with our new pre-teen and teen one-piece swimsuit that doubles as a versatile bodysuit. Designed with active pre-teens in mind, this piece ensures your child stays comfortable and stylish, whether playing at the beach, swimming or surfing.

Crafted from high-quality fabric and printed with safe, water-based inks, this swimsuit-bodysuit combo is gentle on your childs skin and kinder to the earth. Featuring a secure, easy-to-wear design with no ties or loops, it offers convenience for youth and freedom of movement.

Design

Lāʻīaola was inspired by the ti leaf plant, known as "lā‘ī" in Hawaiian. It is a versatile and culturally significant plant native to Hawaiiʻ. Recognizable by its long, glossy leaves, the ti, or kī, plant can grow up to 10 feet tall. Traditionally, its leaves are used for a variety of purposes, including making hula skirts, leis, and as food wrappers for cooking. The ti leaf is also believed to have protective and healing properties, often used in Hawaiian rituals and to ward off evil spirits.

Wash & Care Instructions

-> As with all swimwear, be careful to avoid velcro or snags as it will pull some of the white fibers from beneath the design. Especially the darker colors.

->Polyester and Spandex are plastic and will melt overtime in hot water and heated dryers. Hand-wash cold for longevity. Dirt and grime wash out easily with soap and a soft bristled brush or by rubbing the suit together.

-> Hang dry in the shade. 

-> Do not dry clean 

Sizing

Keiki sizing can be hard to nail down as kids tend to range in size and age. Generally, and depending on your child, these suits can run a tad on the smaller size. It is best to order one bigger in our ʻŌpio bodysuits. If anything they will always quickly grow into it!

Size guide - Imperial (US)

Size guide - Metric (the rest of the world…)