KIAVA Clothing is a Utah-based activewear and swimwear brand founded in 2017 by Olivia, a competitive marathoner who began sketching performance designs during college before launching the business with her husband. The brand’s core concept is “Gym to Swim,” a line of pieces built to move between a workout and the water without an outfit change. Now in its seventh year and shipping to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, the catalog covers sports bras, swim tops, bottoms, skorts, and an extended maternity range. Here are four of the most-reviewed products to know.
Pros:
✅ Eliminates the need for a separate gym top and swim top on beach workout days
✅ Neckline holds coverage in place during high-movement activities like surfing or paddleboarding
✅ Designed to accommodate maternity fit with extra support for changing bust sizes
The Asymmetric Bikini Top is the most-reviewed piece in the KIAVA catalog, with over 890 customer ratings across 13 colorways and six sizes (XS–XXL). The asymmetric neckline provides higher front coverage than a standard bikini top while the bottom strap distributes support across the chest rather than relying on a single anchor point. Buyers with fuller busts frequently note the neckline fit as the reason they reorder. It pairs directly with any of the brand’s swim bottoms for mix-and-match sets, or can layer over a bra for studio use.
Highlights:
- 13 colorways including Citrus Leopard, Black Checkered, Tropical Blue Reflection, and Solid Black
- Sizes XS–XXL (78 total variants across colors and sizes)
- Asymmetric one-shoulder neckline with adjustable bottom strap
- Removable padding option available
- Part of the Gym to Swim crossover collection
Pros:
✅ Handles medium-to-high impact training with less shoulder fatigue than narrow-strap alternatives
✅ Stays dry and comfortable through long sessions with sweat-wicking, quick-dry construction
✅ Fits a wider range of body types than most sports bras, from XS to 3XL
Originally built for marathon training, the Endurance Sports Bra is the oldest and most-reviewed piece in the athletic lineup with nearly 600 ratings. The wider-than-average front strap is engineered to spread load across the full shoulder rather than concentrate pressure at one point, a practical detail that separates it from narrower alternatives during hours-long runs. Quick-dry fabric keeps the fit stable from warm-up to finish. With nine colors and seven sizes (XS to 3XL), it covers the broadest size range of any piece in the collection. Padding is sold separately.
Highlights:
- Seven sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL
- Nine colorways: Electric Coral, Lightning, Charcoal Grey, Royal Blue, Purple, and more
- Medium-to-high impact support level
- Wide front strap designed to distribute shoulder load evenly
- Care: cold delicate wash, tumble dry low
Pros:
✅ Full coverage without sacrificing silhouette, with a skirt layer sitting over a built-in bikini bottom
✅ Adjustable hem length via hidden drawstrings suits both poolside lounging and active water use
✅ High-rise waistband stays in position through water activity without constant readjustment
The Swim Skort combines a flared skirt exterior with full-coverage built-in swim bottoms underneath, and adds hidden side drawstrings that let the wearer adjust the hem from longer for modest coverage to shorter for a more open look. The high-rise waistband sits at the natural waist, which most buyers note creates a slimming effect at the midsection. At $48, it falls between the brand’s bikini bottoms and one-piece options in both price and coverage level. Ten colorways are available, including prints like Pink Checkered and Stealth Black Leopard.
Highlights:
- Built-in full-coverage swim bottom underneath the skirt layer
- Hidden side drawstrings for on-demand hem length adjustment
- High-rise waistband construction sitting at natural waist
- 10 colorways including solids, checks, and leopard prints
- Sizes XS–XXL
Pros:
✅ Ruching creates a gathered, flattering effect at the hip without adding bulk to the silhouette
✅ High-rise cut covers the lower abdomen for buyers who prefer more modest swimwear coverage
✅ Wide color range makes it easy to build coordinated sets across multiple swim tops
The Ruched High Rise Bottoms are a straightforward, high-coverage bikini bottom with fabric ruching gathered at the sides for a slimming hip effect. The high-rise waistband extends coverage over the lower abdomen, a detail the brand’s “SwimforMoms” community specifically highlights. Thirteen colorways cover a broad palette from understated (Solid Iris Purple, Black, Teal) to patterned (Watercolor, Tropical Blue Checkered, Citrus Leopard). Sizing runs XS through XXL and the cut pairs directly with every swim top in the catalog for mix-and-match flexibility.
Highlights:
- Ruched fabric gathered at the sides for hip-shaping effect
- High-rise waistband that sits at the natural waist and covers the lower abdomen
- 13 colorways including solids, patterns, and leopard prints
- Mix-and-match compatible with all swim tops
- Sizes XS–XXL
Final ThoughtsAt $38 to $60 for the top four bestsellers, KIAVA sits in the accessible mid-range for women’s performance swimwear. The strongest value case is in the Gym to Swim pieces like the Asymmetric Bikini Top, which replaces two separate garments (a workout top and a swim top) with one. For buyers building a summer wardrobe that covers both training and beach days, starting with one swim top paired with either the Ruched Bottoms or the Skort is a practical first order that keeps the cost under $110.
