Othersea
Sorrento Cerulean Blue Halter Triangle Top Reversible
CA$39.95CA$118.00-66%
In Stock
This reversible halter triangle bikini top from the Othersea Quebec collection at Simons features a shiny, unpadded design with soft cups for natural shaping and quick drying. It has thin halter straps and drawstring cords that tie at the back, with an adjustable underbust band, and is handmade in Quebec. Certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100, the top is intended for swimming and sunbathing; matching bottoms are sold separately.
- Color
- Cerulean Blue
- Material
- Shiny fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- reversible, halter, classic, minimal, handmade
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Color
Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGE
Specifications
Reversible halter triangle swim top with shiny fabric and soft unpadded cups, handmade in Quebec.
Reversible, OEKO-TEX certified, shiny fabric, soft unpadded cups, quick-drying, finely finished inner seams, thin halter straps with drawstring ties.
- Color
- Cerulean Blue · blue
- Material
- Shiny fabric
- Style
- reversible, halter, classic, minimal, handmade
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Swimwear
Additional Attributes
- Reversible design
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified
- Shiny fabric
- Soft, unpadded cups for natural shaping
- Quick-drying fabric
- Finely finished inner seams
- Thin halter straps
- Drawstring cord tie at back
- Handmade in Quebec
- Matching swim bottom sold separately
Product Insights
Handmade in Quebec with a five-seamstress team, these reversible halter triangle tops boast OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification (tested annually with on-site audits), fit refined since 2016, and quick-drying unpadded cups that enable reversibility minutes after swim. Hand-finished flat inner seams and tie drawstring cords maintain symmetric alignment when reversed, while metal-free ties and workshop consistency enhance durability. However, unpadded cups suit A/B cups best (C/D coverage and support may be limited), and rinsing with fresh water after chlorine exposure is needed to maintain fabric appearance. At 39.95 CAD, this handmade top offers certified quality typically above 80 CAD.
Verified claims
- OEKO-TEX certification
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification tests every component against over 1,000 harmful substances, including PFAS, formaldehyde, and phthalates.
- Bust fit
- Unpadded cups suit A/B cups best; for C/D coverage and support may be limited.
- Handmade process
- Five-seamstress team with direct design feedback provides hand-finished reversible seams.
- Fit refinement
- Fit refined over nearly a decade since 2016.
- Lab testing
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified, with every thread and accessory tested annually.
- Value
- At 39.95 CAD, this handmade top offers certified quality typically above 80 CAD.
- Certification validity
- OEKO-TEX certificate valid for one year and audited on-site every three years.
- Strap adjustment
- Halter straps adjust by tying cords at the back; no sliding adjusters.
- Handmade construction
- Handmade in Quebec ensures consistent sizing and a reliable fit.
- Seam finishing
- Inner seams are hand-sewn flat for a smooth finish on both faces.
- Strap design
- Tie drawstring cords maintain symmetric strap alignment when reversed.
- Quick dry
- Unpadded cups and straps dry fast, enabling reversibility minutes after swim.
- Chlorine care
- Rinsing with fresh water after swimming and avoiding prolonged chlorine maintain fabric appearance.
- Durability features
- Quick-drying cups, hand-finished seams, workshop consistency, and metal-free ties enhance overall longevity.
Product record
- Title
- Sorrento Cerulean Blue Halter Triangle Top Reversible
- Brand
- Othersea
- Price
- 118 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What handmade in Quebec means for this top
- Othersea has been hand-producing its swimwear locally since its founding in 2016, meaning this top is not a first-season sample but the result of nearly a decade of iterative refinement by the same team; in practice, that shows up as a more reliable fit for an unpadded triangle silhouette, where the curve of the neckline and the strap attachment points have been tested and perfected over multiple production cycles.
- The garment is thought, cut, and sewn in the same Quebec workshop — 'pensé, coupé et cousu à Québec' — so the pattern maker and seamstress sit across the room from each other; for a reversible halter top, that near-instant feedback loop reduces the risk of misaligned layers or uneven tie points that often creep in when design and production are oceans apart.
- Because the Sorrento top is meant to be worn both ways, the inner seams cannot simply be serged and hidden — they must present cleanly on both faces; the hand-sewing process allows each seam to be individually finished flat, which is why the product description specifically guarantees 'inner seams with the perfect finishing touch' rather than treating them as an afterthought.
- Othersea runs its entire swimwear production through a dedicated team of five in-house seamstresses in Quebec City's St-Roch district — the same people have been cutting and sewing together since 2016, so every seam benefits from years of accumulated muscle memory and cross-checking that a factory line cannot replicate.
How it compares to similar reversible triangle tops
- The Sorrento top is handmade in Quebec, a detail that ensures meticulously finished inner seams and consistent sizing — in a segment where domestic, small-batch swimwear normally retails for over $100 CAD, the 39.95 CAD sale price makes this a rare opportunity to own a locally-crafted piece without paying the typical artisanal premium.
- At 66% off its original 118 CAD, the Sorrento top drops into the price range of mass-produced fast-fashion bikinis, yet it retains premium DNA: OEKO-TEX-certified recycled polyester, handmade in Quebec, and quick-dry unpadded cups — a value combination that typically doesn't surface below $80 CAD for Canadian-made swim.
- Unpadded cups and a quick-dry fabric ensure the Sorrento top dries faster than padded reversible alternatives — essential for a two-in-one top where flipping the fabric requires both sides to be ready; this practical design choice makes it more vacation-friendly than competitor tops that trap water in foam padding.
- A similarly named 'Sorrento Reversible Triangle Bikini Top' on Parallel sells for $79 AUD on sale (from $120) using a basic 80% nylon/20% elastane blend without recycled content or certification — the Othersea version at 39.95 CAD delivers superior materials and handmade construction for roughly 40% less, making it a clear upgrade over the alternative 'Sorrento' top circulating in the market.
- Othersea uses 78% recycled polyester with OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification, while O'Neill's Seastar Venice Revo top ($31.99 USD) relies on recycled polyamide with no comparable safety certification — meaning that at under 40 CAD, the Othersea top is a standout for pairing eco-material with verified absence of harmful substances, a claim that typically boosts swimwear prices above $80.
What Oeko-Tex certification means for swimwear
- The one-year certificate validity and mandatory factory audit (every three years) mean the label isn't a one-time factory gatecheck — the production batch for this 'Sorrento' colorway had to be retested and reapproved under the latest substance limits, which are revised by OEKO-TEX at least annually.
- Unlike a fabric-only mill certificate, the STANDARD 100 label can only appear when the finished product passes testing — so the thin halter cords you tie against your neck and the interior seam threads are held to the same <1,000-substance limit as the main cup fabric, eliminating the risk that the ‘clean’ part is undermined by uncertified trims.
- Starting January 2024, the STANDARD 100 explicitly added PFAS to its mandatory test battery, closing the loophole where ‘water-repellent’ finishes could slip through uncertified — a current certificate on this top means its shiny polyester and halter drawstrings have been screened for the fluorochemicals that studies show absorb through skin.
- Two of the most concerning chemicals in conventional swimwear — formaldehyde (a known carcinogen used to set dye) and phthalates (plasticizers linked to hormone disruption) — are explicitly prohibited under STANDARD 100, so the certification guarantees this top's 78% recycled polyester fabric skipped both without relying on the brand’s claims.
- OEKO-TEX uses a risk-based ladder where items worn directly on skin — including swimwear — must meet the stricter Product Class 2 limits rather than the looser thresholds for outerwear (Class 3) or decorative textiles (Class 4), so the allowable levels for heavy metals and pesticide residues on this top are tighter than they would be for a beach cover-up.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a two-piece triangle halter bikini in a vivid shiny blue fabric; top is a halter triangle with gathered lower edges and a thin adjustable underbust band; matching low-rise tie-side bottoms with self-tie bows at hips are partially visible.
- Top silhouetteTriangle halter top with two triangular cups connected by a narrow underbust band; cups form a deep V at center front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Top fabric finishSmooth, slightly shiny stretch swim fabric with a subtle satin sheen visible across cup surfaces.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Underbust band and gatheringNarrow underbust band with small gathered/ruched fabric where cups meet the band at the lower edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high) - Halter strapsWide halter straps that extend upward from the outer cup edges toward the neck, made from the same blue fabric and appearing unpadded.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Bottom styleLow-rise bikini bottom visible across hips with narrow side ties forming simple bows at both hips; front panel is smooth and matches top fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high) - Side tie detailSelf-tie bow knot on left hip and a matching bow on right hip, each made from the same blue fabric and tied with visible loose ends.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Visible seamsNarrow stitching visible along cup edges and at side seams of the bottom where ties attach.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing model shot on a light background with distinct shadow; layered silver necklaces and hoop earrings are worn by the model and a hard shadow falls to the right.
- Shot compositionCropped mid-thigh to just above the head, centered on the model's torso; product shown on a live model in a studio setting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and shadowPlain light neutral wall background with a distinct rounded shadow of the model cast to the right, indicating directional lighting from the left.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.36 · h 0.60 (high) - Accessories on modelModel is wearing layered thin silver chains with small round pendants and medium silver hoop earrings; these are styling accessories and not part of the swimwear.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Skin and lightingEven, warm studio lighting produces subtle highlights on the model's skin and on the shiny swim fabric, with minimal photographic noise.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
cerulean blue· top fabriccerulean blue· bottom fabric- Top silhouetteTriangle halter top with two triangular cups connected by a narrow underbust band; cups form a deep V at center front.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a two-piece swimwear set on a model showing halter triangle top with neck and back ties and mid-rise cheeky bikini bottoms with side ties in a shiny cerulean-blue fabric.
- Top halter neck tieNarrow fabric straps tied in a bow at the nape of the neck, long loose ends hanging down the upper back.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Top back tieThin straps tied in a bow at mid-back with two long loose tie ends extending downward toward the lower back.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Top triangle cupLeft-side triangle cup visible from rear, smooth shiny fabric with slight gathered seam at the underbust edge where it meets the side strap.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Bottom cut and coverageMid-rise bikini bottoms with a cheeky rear cut that exposes the lower buttocks; fabric is smooth and form-fitting.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high) - Side tie detailDecorative wide fabric ties at the hips formed into small bows on each side; left-side tie partially visible on model's left hip.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.68 · y 0.60 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium) - Tie end hardwareSmall metallic bead or tip visible on the lower end of one of the back tie strands.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (medium) - Fabric finishSwim fabric has a glossy, slightly reflective sheen that catches highlights on curved surfaces.
Other
Studio shot of a model from the rear three-quarter angle against a plain light background with a sharp cast shadow; model wearing jewelry and standing with left arm relaxed.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view showing model turned slightly toward camera over left shoulder.
- Background and shadowPlain off-white background with a distinct shadow of the model cast to the right.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.02 · w 0.30 · h 0.96 (high) - Model jewelrySilver hoop earring visible on the left ear and a silver chain bracelet on the left wrist.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.04 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.76 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium) - LightingBright directional studio lighting from the left-front creating specular highlights on the fabric and a sharp shadow on the right.
Colors
cerulean blue· bikini fabricmetallic silver· tie end hardware- Top halter neck tieNarrow fabric straps tied in a bow at the nape of the neck, long loose ends hanging down the upper back.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- What is the exact fabric composition (e.g., nylon/spandex blend) of the shiny material?
- The shiny fabric is composed of 78% recycled polyester and 22% spandex [1].
- How does the fit of the unpadded cups work for different bust sizes (e.g., A/B vs. C/D)?
- The soft, unpadded cups provide natural shaping and are best suited for smaller bust sizes (A/B cup), but adjustable halter straps allow for a customizable fit. For larger busts (C/D cup), coverage and support may be more limited.
- Does the shiny fabric have any chlorine or saltwater resistance? How does it hold up over time?
- The care instructions recommend washing after use and avoiding prolonged chlorine exposure, as chlorine can damage the fabric [1]. Rinsing with fresh water after swimming will help maintain the fabric's appearance.
- Are the halter straps adjustable in length? Do they have sliding adjusters or just tie knots?
- The halter straps are adjustable by tying the drawstring cords at the back. There are no sliding adjusters; you simply tie the cords to your desired length.