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Vivida luxury

When Vivida Lifestyle got in touch about their eco-conscious range of sportswear, I was intrigued. Their dreamy philosophy, calming colourways and quirky prints set them apart from conventional sports brands. Their watersports clothing looked high-end and stylish, promising to ‘empower a life well lived’ and they had a couple of standout items I was keen to try.

Neoprene Hoodie

I’m always looking for ways to extend my swims through the winter months without resorting to a full wetsuit. Would a neoprene hoodie work? Tough and flexible, Vivida’s hoodie uses recycled plastic bottles in the lining, and scrap tyres and limestone in the 2mm neoprene (an environmentally friendly alternative to petrochemical-based materials). It has an adjustable hood, flush holes on the pocket and hood for drainage, and zip pullers

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