Our story
Made for the water. Designed with purpose.
DOLFINUS brings a fresh perspective to swimwear: considered design, a distinct ocean-inspired identity, and integrated buoyancy support that goes beyond the ordinary.
Rethinking the swimwear experience.
Swimwear should feel natural to wear, easy to understand, and thoughtfully designed for time in and around the water. At DOLFINUS, we bring those ideas together in a product approach built around comfort, clean styling, and an integrated buoyancy-support feature.
We believe the most interesting innovations are the ones that fit into everyday experiences. Instead of turning swimwear into complicated equipment, DOLFINUS explores how functional design can be incorporated into the familiar form of swim shorts.
Our history
It started in Istanbul.
2000
Gökhan Yılmaz, a mechanical engineer, starts a textile business in Istanbul, doing contract decorative stitching.
2005
A factory of its own in Güngören, Istanbul, with 1,500 m² of covered space.
2006
Gökhan Yılmaz files an international patent application, WO2008018844.
2007
DOLFINUS is first launched. A Turkish utility model application follows.
2012
The collection is photographed in the water, a second utility model application is filed, and the website goes out in four languages.
2015
Sold by body weight, not by clothing size. “Dolfinus is the first in the world to apply it,” Gökhan Yılmaz tells İHA news agency.
2016
The DOLFINUS film is shot at sea.
2017
An English-language store opens, with a Toronto address.
2019
Over 400 iterations in eleven years.
2020
Delivered to 100+ countries across the globe.
2024
DOLFINUS SWIM EASY is registered as a trademark in the United States, Reg. No. 7451906.
2026
On Amazon from July, with an independent store for Canada and the United States in development.
From the archive
Real photographs, 2012.
What makes it different
A different detail, built in.
At the centre of the DOLFINUS design is a support feature integrated into the waistband area. This design is intended to provide additional buoyancy support while maintaining the look and format of swimwear.
We want customers to understand both the product’s features and its limitations. That means clear images, accurate specifications, and straightforward guidance, not exaggerated promises.
What we stand for
Our point of view.
Purposeful design
Every visible detail should have a reason to be there, from the fit and finish to the way we present each product.
Product honesty
We show authentic product details and provide verified information to help customers make informed choices.
A connection to water
Our inspiration comes from the atmosphere of the ocean: its movement, clarity, light, and sense of possibility.
Important: DOLFINUS swimwear does not prevent drowning and is not a substitute for appropriate flotation equipment or active supervision. Product support features must be understood in accordance with verified manufacturer guidance.
Discover DOLFINUS.
Explore the details, get to know the collection, and see how thoughtful swimwear design can offer a different experience.