The Balcony

We advise you to:

• Order your regular size. Find here our size guide.
• Also order one size bigger. Many of our customers tell us that they would like to try a bigger size to compare. For your own ease, we advise you to order an extra size with your first order.

Save Time: Find your best fit on the first try, avoiding the hassle of placing a second order if the size isn’t right.
Pay with Klarna: and only pay for the items you decide to keep.
Easy Returns: Return the size that doesn't fit with our simple return process.

Why do we advise this?

• Finding the right cup size can be challenging because different brands use deeper or more superficial cups, or wider, or narrower underwires.
• Globally, it's estimated that around 70% of women are not wearing the right bra size. Most often, they wear a cup size too small and an underband size too loose.

For example:
A woman used to wearing a 75D might find that a 70E provides a better fit and more support.

If you have any questions about finding your size, feel free to send us a message in the chatbox, and we will reply to you as soon as possible.

Sustainability
From the very beginning, we are proud to say Via di Gioia has been prioritising sustainability and transparency. It’s our responsibility to take care of our planet, its nature, animals and people, for all future generations. We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, in all fields of the business. Creating a sustainable fashion brand that is honest to our customers, respectful to our employees and our planet is of utmost importance.

Read more about our sustainability practices here.

Ethics
All our products are made in a factory in Tunisia, where the employees earn more than a living wage and have a safe and responsible work environment. The factory has both the GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and SA8000 certifications, which means that the factory is ethically and environmentally certified.

Read more about our ethical practices here.

Materials
All pieces are made from recycled fabrics made from regenerated polyester yarn, made from ocean waste from the Mediterranean Sea.

Plain fabric: 85% Polyester (100% recycled) 15% Elastane
Rib fabric: 84% Polyester (100% recycled) 16% Elastane

• Chlorine resistant. The fabric isn’t prone to colorization due to chlorine in the pool.
• UV resistant. The fabric isn’t prone to fade in the sun.
• Salt resistant. The fabric keeps its quality in salt water.
• Pilling resistant. The surface of the fabrics isn’t prone to pilling.
• Shape retention. This fabrics will not get baggy over time, but will stay in shape.
• Excellent coverage. This bikini will not see through when it gets wet and has an opaque coverage.

Care
Taking care of your bikini properly is highly important to ensure your bikini lasts long. If the swimwear is not taken care of properly, fading of colour or losing it’s shape may occur. Therefore we highly recommend to follow the care instructions below:

1. Hand wash in cold or lukewarm water with a gentle swim-wear suitable detergent after each use. ‘Normal detergent’ suitable for washing machines is too strong for swimwear fabric and affects the quality and durability of the piece.
2. Dry in the shade.
3. Do not twist or “wring out” to dry. Instead, lay the item down between two towels and press to absorb the water.
4. Make sure your bikini is completely dry before putting away.

Putting your bikini in the washing machine and/or dryer may feel like the easiest option, but over time it will decrease the quality and durability of your swimsuit.  

Shipping in the Netherlands and Belgium
Shipping costs are €3.99 for orders within the Netherlands and €9.05 for orders to Belgium.

International Shipping & Returns
Please see the shipment costs to your country at our shipping & return policy, or at the check-out.

• 30 day return policy.
• Eco-friendly packaging & shipment.
• Products must be returned unworn, unwashed, in their original condition and with all tags attached.

For full details, read more in our Shipping & Returns Policy.