Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa has partnered with resort wear brand Patémar on a men’s swimwear collaboration made using upcycled plastic recovered from landfill and ocean waste. Each pair of shorts represents the equivalent of around 12 discarded plastic bottles and is handmade in Bali by master tailors.
For every pair sold, Patémar contributes €1 to Plastic Bank Indonesia, supporting the collection of ocean‑bound plastic and creating additional income opportunities for local communities. The collaboration is available at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa.
“Patémar is a natural partner for Le Méridien Maldives because our stories meet in the same place: the ocean,” says Thomas Schult, General Manager at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa. “The collaboration brings together our passion for design, the spirit of Au Soleil and a shared commitment to environmental conservation. It also gives our guests another way to discover and connect with the marine world that surrounds the island.”
“Patémar was created with the idea that resortwear should feel connected to the places where it is worn,” says Rudy Hertanto, Co-founder and CEO of Patémar. “The Maldives is a natural extension of that story. Working with Le Méridien Maldives allows us to share our approach to design and materials in a setting where the beauty of the ocean, and the importance of protecting it, is impossible to overlook.”
Marine and sustainability initiatives
Located on Thilamaafushi Island in Lhaviyani Atoll and surrounded by a housereef, the resort outlines measures including reducing single-use plastics, strengthening waste management, and responsible water and energy use. A hydroponic greenhouse on the island grows herbs and leafy greens.
At the Marine Conservation Hub, the resident marine biologist introduces guests to local ecosystems, including species found around the island and the coral and seagrass that support them. Through Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy, the Marine Master programme enables guests to explore the housereef, identify marine species and contribute to ongoing marine conservation and research initiatives.
