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Handmade in Simons Town

Swimwear
with soul

Vibrant, sun-protective swimwear for surfers, paddlers and beach lovers, designed by Evette and sewn by her team of local ladies.

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Two labels, one workshop

Pick your wave

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Quality protective swimwear born from the surf. Rash vests, long sleeve swimsuits and leggings in vibrant, sun-safe fabrics.

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Triangle tops and tie-side bottoms in sun-ripened colours, cut Classic for a little more coverage or Cheeky for a little less.

Pick your colour

The range

Made for the water

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Sea Soul

Rash Vests

Rash vests come in short- and long-sleeved styles for men, women and children, with seasonal prints and consistently available plain colours. Also available with a full zip.

Most fabrics offer UPF 50+ protection and chlorine resistance. Rinsing your rash vest in cold water after each use will help it last for many seasons.

A favourite for surf schools, competitions and resorts, chosen for exceptional durability and quality. Custom sublimation printing for your brand or surf school is available on most colours.

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Children's green and blue Sea Soul rash vest
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Sea Soul

Long Sleeve Swimsuits

The OG

Excellent bottom coverage in a modest design that flatters most body types.

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Sea Soul

Leggings

These high-waisted leggings are designed for active people, whether running or paddling out.

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Nini Bikini

Nini Bikini

Triangle-style tops pair with bottoms in two styles: Classic, which offers more modest coverage, and Cheeky, which reveals a little more.

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Sea Soul

Terra-Terra Underpants

Made from fabric offcuts to reduce landfill waste, these quick-drying underpants are suitable for watersports or everyday wear.

♻ offcut-made
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Sunshine

Mix & match

Pick your Nini

Tap a colour from our beach shoots, then choose your bottoms.

Classic offers more modest coverage.

Colours and prints shown are from our photo shoots. Get in touch to ask what's available right now.

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Straight from the shore

About me

Hi, I'm Evette

I'm Evette Terblanche, designer and owner of Nimf Sea Soul, Sea Soul for short.

I began making swimwear about 12 years ago, when I took up surfing. Seeing a gap in the market for quality protective swimwear, I turned my sewing hobby into a business.

As a wife and mother of two, I balanced business and family responsibilities while creating swimwear. With my team of 3 local ladies we create swimwear from the workshop at my home in Simons Town.

The sea is part of who I am. I surf and stand-up paddleboard and have represented South Africa in stand-up paddleboarding.

I love vibrant fabrics and creating new products for like-minded people.

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Paddle ready
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Surf days
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Racing for SA
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vibrant fabrics

Sewn at home, made for the sea

Every piece starts in the home workshop in Simons Town, with prints we love and fabrics chosen to protect from the sun.

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Stockists

Find us on the shelves

  • 01

    Lifestyle Surf Shop

    21 York Road, Muizenberg

  • 02

    Shark Warrior Adventures

    Below Seaforth Restaurant, Seaforth

  • 03

    Sovereign Spirit

    Summerplace Centre, 14 Glen Road, Glencairn

  • 04

    Alle Dingen

    43 Voortrekker Street, Lambert's Bay

Want to stock Sea Soul or Nini Bikini in your shop, surf school or resort? Get in touch.

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Let's get you in the water

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