Highlights of this piece
- 100% Turkish cotton
- One size
- Quebec brand since 2019
COVER-UP · ONE SIZE
ATHENA cover-up
$90.00
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Free shipping from $175 in Quebec and Ontario.
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Exchange or refund available within 30 days of delivery. Conditions
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The essentials
- Composition
- 100% Turkish cotton
- Dimensions
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One size
- Length
- 95 cm
- Width
- 95 cm shoulder to shoulder
- Care
Cold or lukewarm water, mild soap, no bleach or fabric softener. No need for the dryer. Tighten the fringes before the first wash: they can loosen during the first cycle.
Fabrics and care
Read the description
ATHENA Cover-Up – Lightweight & Breezy Layer for Beach or Home
The Athena cover-up is the ultimate effortless layer. Light, breathable and soft, it's designed to slip on over a swimsuit or loungewear, adding a stylish touch to your everyday routine.
Made from 100% Turkish cotton, Athena offers that floaty, breezy feeling we crave on warm days. Whether you're at the beach, spa, or just unwinding at home, Athena has you covered — literally.
Dimensions:
- Length: 95 cm
- Width (shoulder to shoulder): 95 cm
- Front panel: 95 cm
- Back panel: 95 cm
- Total width (front + back): 190 cm
Why we love it:
- 100% breathable Turkish cotton – soft and airy
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- One-size-fits-most
- Flattering cut with effortless drape
- Great for beach days, spa time, or slow mornings
💡 Athena – a cover-up so comfy, you'll forget you're wearing it.
Shipping and returns
- Dispatched
- From Quebec
- Delivery
- 4 to 8 business days in Quebec and Ontario
- Returns
- 30 days after delivery, for an exchange or a refund Return conditions
Cotton, linen or polyester?
Over a swimsuit, you feel the fibre on your skin.
Wins on this criterion
| Criteria,comparingKimono or cover-up | ATHENA cover-up | Polyester cover-up |
|---|---|---|
| MaterialSource 1Source 2 | Advantage : 100% Turkish cotton | Polyester |
| On warm skinSource 2Source 3 | Advantage : Absorbs moisture | Hydrophobic fibre: absorbs little |
| Synthetic fibre in the fabricSource 1Source 2Source 4 | None: cotton or linen | 100% polyester |
| Drying and creasesSource 2 | Dries slower, may crease | Its edgeAdvantage : Dries fast, resists creasing |
In short
Polyester dries faster and creases less. Our kimonos and cover-ups, woven in cotton or linen with no synthetic fibre, absorb moisture on warm skin.
Cotton also loses a few fibres in the wash, but they are plant fibres, not plastic.
Our sources4
- Balmy: product pages (composition, description, photos) and store pages
- Wikipedia, “Polyester” (Opens in a new tab)
- ASTM D1909-04, “Standard Table of Commercial Moisture Regains for Textile Fibers”, table 1 (moisture regain: cotton 8.5%, polyester 0.4%)
- Government of Canada (ECCC and Health Canada), “Science assessment of plastic pollution”, October 2020 (Opens in a new tab)
Why we love it
So comfortable you forget you are wearing it
The ultimate effortless layer: light, breathable and soft, designed to slip on over a swimsuit or loungewear. Made from 100% Turkish cotton, Athena gives that floaty, breezy feeling we crave on warm days, at the beach, the spa or at home.
Uses
Beach
Over your swimsuit
Bath
Reviews
In your words
5.0
2 reviews
Super confortable et chic, j’adore. Convient à toutes les tailles, met en valeur toutes les silhouettes. Je le recommande 5⭐️
Josee A.Jun 17, 2026 · Verified purchaseReview written in French Bonnequalité, le tissus fait toute la différence !
Genevieve B.Mar 1, 2026 · Verified purchaseReview written in French
Questions
Before you choose
Size, care, shipping, returns: the answers are specific to this piece.
Write to usWhat are the measurements of the ATHENA cover-up?
Measurements of the ATHENA cover-up: One size · Length 95 cm · Width 95 cm shoulder to shoulder. Compare them with a garment you like to wear before ordering.
How do I wash my ATHENA cover-up?
In cold or lukewarm water, with a mild soap, no bleach or fabric softener. No need for the dryer.
Do the fringes need any care?
A little: tighten them before the first wash, as they can loosen during the first cycle.
How much is shipping?
Free shipping from $175 in Quebec and Ontario (otherwise $0), calculated after discounts. In the other provinces: $0, or $0 on orders of $0 or more. Territories: shipping not available yet.
When will I receive my order?
Orders ship from Quebec. Allow 4 to 8 business days to Quebec and Ontario.
Can I exchange it or get a refund?
Exchange or refund available within 30 days of delivery. The item must be unused and unwashed; the steps are explained on the Exchanges and returns page.
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