14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
DAILY
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Lingerie, swimwear and hosiery

Shiwi

Netherlands

Shiwi is a Dutch swimwear and casualwear brand that presents itself as "The Sunshine Brand". It is best known for men's swim shorts and also sells t-shirts, shirts, polos, knitwear, trousers and caps.

Facts
OriginNetherlands
TaglineAlways in for a swim
Core productMen's swim shorts
ChannelsOwn webshop, B2B webshop, marketplaces
Websiteshiwi.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
SwimwearMenswearAccessories
Sales channels
E-commerceWholesaleMarketplaces

What is Shiwi?

Shiwi is a swimwear led fashion brand from the Netherlands that markets itself as "The Sunshine Brand". Its tagline, Always in for a swim, frames sunshine as a year round lifestyle of energy, adventure and positivity.

Products and positioning

The core of the range is men's swimwear, above all swim shorts. Around that, the brand builds a relaxed summer wardrobe:

  • Swim shorts
  • T-shirts, polos and shirts
  • Shorts, trousers and co-ord sets
  • Sweaters and jackets
  • Accessories such as caps

The styling is casual and easy to wear, aimed at a throw on and go summer look.

Distribution

Shiwi runs its own online shop in Dutch and English, shipping across the European Union, and operates a separate B2B webshop for trade customers. The brand is also sold through large online platforms such as Zalando and through sporting goods retail.

Why it matters

Shiwi illustrates how a specialist category such as swim shorts can anchor a broader casualwear brand, combining direct online sales with wholesale and marketplace reach.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Shiwi from?

Shiwi is a Dutch brand from the Netherlands.

What does Shiwi sell?

Shiwi is best known for men's swim shorts and also sells summer casualwear such as t-shirts, polos, shirts and caps.

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