Virgin Islands Madras Swim Trunks
These swim trunks have everything you need for a hot summer day—they’re quick-drying and breathable, have multiple pockets for your belongings, and feature a silky, anti-chafe inner liner. Get yours now!
Represent the Virgin Islands with pride.
This design features the official Virgin Islands Madras—a colorful symbol of Caribbean culture, identity, and heritage. Whether you’re from St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John, Water Island, or simply feel connected to the VI, this piece lets you wear your culture with confidence.
Perfect for:
•VI Carnival, Jouvert, Food Fair, Ag Fair, and Parade fits
•VI trip outfits or vacation looks
•St. John, St. Croix, St. Thomas & Water Island souvenirs
•Madras lovers, culture keepers, and proud Virgin Islanders
•Diaspora gifts or photo-ready pridewear
Designed using the official Virgin Islands Madras fabric, created by textile artist Debbie Sun and adopted in 2017 through Act No. 8424, this print is protected and preserved by the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA).
• Fabric composition: 91% recycled polyester, 9% spandex
• Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% spandex (in the US), and 90% polyester, 10% elastane (in the EU)
• Fabric weight (may vary by 5%): 5.13 oz/yd² (174 g/m²)
• Four-way stretch water-repellent microfiber fabric
• Anti-chafe mesh inner liner
• Elastic waistband with drawcord
• Mesh pockets
• Small inside pocket for valuables
• UPF 50+ protection
• Blank product sourced from China
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Thank you for supporting this woman-owned shop based in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Customer Info & Order Terms
Payment & Fulfillment
•We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) — no PayPal account required.
•If you select PayPal at checkout, you can choose “Debit or Credit Card – Pay as Guest” instead of logging in or creating a PayPal account.
•Products are print‑on‑demand: each item is produced only after you place your order — no bulk manufacturing or stockpiles.
•Because each item is custom made for you, we can’t offer refunds or exchanges if you change your mind after ordering. Refunds or replacements are only available if the item arrives defective or damaged.
Returns, Defects & Damage
•Please inspect your order as soon as it arrives. If you notice defects, misprints, or damage, report. issue(s) promptly within 30 day of delivery so we can work with our fulfillment partner for a replacement or refund. (This aligns with typical POD return‑claim windows.)
•Returns for buyer’s remorse, wrong size/color, or a simple change of mind when using a print‑on‑demand model are not accepted — because of the on‑demand nature of production.
Agreement
By proceeding with this purchase, you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms outlined here and in our store’s full policies: Refund & Returns Policy, Terms of Service, Disclaimers, and Privacy Policy.
What is VI Madras?
The Official Fabric of the US Virgin Islands
The bright, colorful plaid you see — known as US Virgin Islands Madras — is the official madras fabric of the USVI, chosen to celebrate and preserve Virgin Islands heritage in clothing, décor, and culture.
The pattern was designed by local textile artist Debbie Sun of St. Croix. She was commissioned for the project after a grant awarded by Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA), which helped bring this vision to life.
The fabric’s palette is deeply symbolic. Each color was chosen to represent a part of our islands’ culture, environment and history: turquoise for the surrounding Caribbean waters, royal blue for the deep‑sea harbors, pink for conch shells (a historical symbol of freedom), yellow for the national flower of the Virgin Islands (the Ginger‑Thomas), green for the land’s natural resources, white honoring the tradition of flour‑sack clothing, and red for love and strength — reflecting the many flags that have flown over the USVI.
The official adoption of this design was formalized by the territory’s legislature under Act 8424, making this madras a recognized symbol of identity and pride for Virgin Islanders.
Using VI Madras is more than just a style — it’s a way to carry island heritage, history, and spirit with you, whether at home, abroad, or celebrating cultural events.
