Frequently Asked Questions: Working With Us

Yes. We’re a one-stop-shop to a certain degree. You won’t have to do anything other than share your vision for your swim label. What we can’t produce in-house, we source locally like fabrics, tags and labels from the best suppliers available in the market.

We design, produce, market and wholesale swimwear under our own brand, “Mar Egeu.” We also produce swimwear for start-ups and people who dream of creating their own swim label and bikini collection.

We are not set up to do Amazon or Shopify. Our focus is on designing and producing bikinis.

We do not mix and match and sell separate tops and bottoms but can produce separately in a way that you can combine different tops and bottoms as you like.

Trust is earned and not easily conveyed with text online. We’ve been in business since 1967 which means we’ve acquired a tremendous amount of history and experience that speaks volumes of who we are as a family business. The greatest things we’ve learned about trust is that people don’t just buy the product but the person and team behind the product. Our clients have told us repeatedly that they enjoy working with us because they see the human side behind our family business and like how we’re transparent. We genuinely want our customers to succeed because if our clients don’t do well, we don’t do well. If they don’t sell, we don’t sell. Our credibility always increases when we discourage first time buyers from buying more bikinis than we think they actually need. We’re in this for the long run and believe that trust is the foundation for any successful partnership.

Bikinis are counted as sets. For example, a bikini top plus a bikini bottom count as one piece when placing an order.

Yes. We have many more styles. They consist of models from previous collections and are sold on a first come first served basis until we run out of stock. Likewise, any styles you don’t see and wish we had in stock can be produced. This option falls under our custom design services and largely depends on your budget since at least 120 bikinis have to be produced in one particular style.

Our most common sizes are XS, S, M and Large. We also custom produce for “Plus” collections. Sizing also depends on the cut or style of the bikini.

​We do not provide barcodes although barcodes are used for our local market.

Simply select any 12 bikinis from our catalog. You can use our wholesale order form or list them in an email stating the reference number of the bikini, preferred color, quantity and sizes you would like to order. Once we receive your order, we’ll double check availability and let you know the status of your order. We’ll then send you a proforma invoice for you to confirm prior to us sending a Paypal money request or our bank wire info with the total amount plus shipping.

We’ve been in business for 53 years and counting, with three decades of those focused primarily on wholesaling swimwear and private labeling bikinis.

You should expect to earn at least 100% of whatever you end paying for. If you spent a total of $1,000 including shipping and other expenses, you should aim to earn at least twice that amount. Of course, you can offer discounts on holidays and earn around 50%. It largely depends on you.

You do not have to register. Anyone can become a client by simply sending in their order and paying for the total. We’ll just need your complete shipping address to share it with FedEx.

You do not need a business license to purchase from us.

The very first step is to receive our general introduction email. The email outlines our experience in the swimwear industry, reveals wholesale bikini prices, informs you about shipping and minimum quantities. It also includes access to our most recent bikini collection, an order form, and elaborates on three buying options: (i) our wholesale bikini collection, (ii) private labeling options and (iii) custom designing your own swim line. Promotional offers and some other things to consider are also included. The email provides answers to common questions we receive.

Depending on the value of the order, we can accept 50% upfront to initiate the production of the bikinis and the remaining 50% prior to expediting them. Smaller orders are usually paid all up front.

You can order one to get a feel for the bikini or place an order for 12 bikinis.

Yes, absolutely. We can talk over the phone or any other means you prefer. Other options include Whatsapp, Zoom, Messenger, Skype or Viber. The most popular platform seems to be Whatsapp because we can securely and more easily exchange images and text in real-time.

Our clients are mostly women, about 70% with the remaining 30% being men between the ages of 24 and 44. Most are millennials born after 1982. They come from all walks of life and from all over the world. Many work in corporate settings and want to start something for themselves. They tend to enjoy the beach lifestyle or want to take advantage of their social media popularity. Our customers are models, students, mothers, career professionals and really just about anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to venture out and try something new.

​We provide fanatical support and a money back guarantee not typically offered in our industry! If you don't sell, we don't sell. We are in this together. Wishing our clients lots and lots of sales and many happy repeat customers.

Our retail and production team is located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Our shop is in a very well known industrial zone called Bras. Buyers from all over Brazil visit Bras. The professional ones, those who buy to resell, are often called “sacoleiros” (baggers). They arrive with large bags, the size of suitcases, to pack their purchases with mostly fashion related articles such as clothes, shoes, purses, and swimwear.

Mar Egeu is a family owned business that opened shop in the heart of Sao Paulo in 1967 selling women’s fashion clothing. The founder, Mr. Tsilivis Nicolas Katsorchis, was a hard working immigrant from Europe. Following their father’s entrepreneurial footsteps, the second generation recognized an opportunity in the beachwear market. In the early 90s, global demand for swimwear skyrocketed. Brazil’s endless summers and sandy beaches proved to be ideal as it provided room for experimentation. Brazil quickly earned the respect and admiration from fashionistas for producing incredible swimwear with creative styles, vibrant colors and quality cuts not found anywhere. Fast forward and today Mar Egeu is now recognized as one of the leading Brazilian swimwear brands sold in over 100 countries. As swimsuit manufacturers, we also support those who want to private label swimwear or produce their own bikini collection. Our team consists of dedicated designers, pattern-makers, seamstresses, cutters, and a charming sales team.

We’d like to draw your attention to the 4 Ps of marketing to answer the question of why you should consider working with us and not with anybody else who’s also just a click away. One of the first things a student of marketing learns is something called the four Ps. The four Ps consist of Product, Price, Promotion and Place. This marketing mix is a classic model that suggests companies who get the 4 Ps right tend to do well. Let’s use Mar Egeu as an example. Based in Brazil (place), we sell bikinis (product) at competitive prices (price), and advertise them on and offline (promotion). We’ve covered the 4 Ps but so have other many other swimwear companies. We believe that being in Brazil is a competitive advantage because Brazil is synonymous with bikinis but that’s not enough to compete in today’s global market. The good news is that there is a 5th P that can’t be duplicated no matter what – and that stands for “People.” We believe that our team separates us from so many other swimwear manufacturers and that’s not just our opinion but what our customers have been telling us for decades. Nobody can copy who we are as a people, our enthusiasm, passion and love for serving our customers. It has always been about developing good relationships, so much that many of our customers have become long time friends.

Getting Started. General Questions The three principle buying options are wholesale, private labeling and custom designing. a) Wholesale. 12 bikinis total (used to be 25) – This includes any mix of styles, colors and sizes with Mar Egeu tags and labels attached. Top and bottom count as one (sold as sets). Availability of past collections are sold on a first come first served basis since they’re no longer being reproduced. b) Private labeling. 80 bikinis total (used to be 300) . Details here. Private labeling is a great option and growing in popularity. A private label order entails a minimum order of 80 bikinis in any mix of styles, sizes and colors. The price is the same as if you were to purchase our bikinis. You only have to pay for your labels and tags. We source these from a well known company called Haco or you can source them locally. c) Custom design. 120 bikinis per style (depending on fabric) – This option is available if you decide to design your own bikini collection. 120 bikinis will get you one style in as many as 3 different colors and 4 different sizes – XS, S, M and L