Wholesale Mesh and Cutout Swimwear: A Buying Guide for Boutique Retailers
Wholesale mesh swimwear lets boutique retailers add sheer paneled and cutout styles to their swim assortment without overcommitting to a single trend driven vendor or a full case pack minimum. This guide covers where mesh and cutout swimwear fits in a wholesale buy, four real styles available in Be Wicked's current catalog, and how retailers of all sizes open an account to order them. Everything here is written for the buying decision, not the styling choice, since that decision is what determines whether a mesh swim category actually turns a profit.
Why Boutique Buyers Are Stocking Mesh and Cutout Swimwear
Boutique buyers are adding mesh and cutout swimwear because the look has moved from a runway statement to a repeatable retail category. Sheer paneling and strategic cutouts were among the defining looks at Miami Swim Week 2026, where designers used mesh panels, transparent overlays, and asymmetrical cutouts across both bikinis and one piece suits, according to Hola! Fashion.
That runway momentum is showing up in transaction data too. Bikini sales grew 41 percent year over year on the JOOR wholesale marketplace between May 2025 and April 2026, outpacing the swimwear category's overall 15 percent growth, according to JOOR's swimwear market analysis. Mesh and cutout details are concentrated almost entirely in that bikini and two piece segment, which is exactly where retailers are seeing the fastest reorders.
For a boutique buyer, that combination means mesh and cutout styles are no longer a risky trend buy. They are a category with runway backing and measurable wholesale demand, which is an easier assortment decision to defend than a print or color trend that has not shown up in transaction volume yet.
Four Mesh and Cutout Swimwear Styles From Be Wicked's Wholesale Catalog
Be Wicked's wholesale swimwear catalog includes genuine mesh and cutout construction across both one piece and two piece silhouettes, not a handful of styles with a decorative mesh trim. The four styles below are pulled directly from the live catalog and give a boutique buyer a working sense of the price range and design range available in this category.
The Golden Hour 2 Piece (style 2223) is priced at $12.00 wholesale and combines delicate mesh panels with a crop top and cheeky coverage bottom, making it a straightforward mesh bikini entry point for a swim floor set. The Olive Swimsuit (style 2131) is a one piece priced at $13.50 wholesale, built with a sexy mesh contrast panel and a high cut, back zipper silhouette for retailers who want mesh detailing without a full two piece commitment.
The Gamora Swimsuit (style 2123) is a $13.50 wholesale two piece with both a bodice cutout and a waist cutout, a strong example of cutout swimwear for buyers who want the trend without a sheer mesh panel. The Irene Swimsuit (style 2116) rounds out the set at $13.50 wholesale, a snake print one piece with a center waist cutout that appeals to retailers stocking print driven swim alongside solid mesh styles.
Across these four styles, wholesale unit pricing runs from $12.00 to $13.50, in line with the broader Be Wicked swimwear collection, which spans $8.00 to $16.00 per style before volume pricing. Retailers can browse the full mesh, cutout, and printed range on that same collection page before requesting a wholesale account.
Where Mesh and Cutout Swimwear Fits In a Swim Assortment
Mesh and cutout swimwear works best as a focused subset of a swim assortment rather than the entire buy, since not every customer segment shops for sheer paneling or a waist cutout. Retailers building a swim department typically pair two or three mesh or cutout styles against a wider base of solid one piece suits and printed bikinis, so the trend driven pieces draw attention without carrying the whole department.
Price tiering matters here too. Because mesh and cutout styles from Be Wicked sit between $12.00 and $13.50 wholesale, near the middle of the swimwear collection's published $8.00 to $16.00 range, they slot in as a mid tier trend buy rather than a premium markup category or a clearance risk. That positioning gives a boutique buyer room to test the category without disrupting an existing swim pricing structure built around solid and printed styles.
Retailers who dropship rather than hold inventory can use the same mesh and cutout styles to round out an online swim listing without the assortment planning a physical floor set requires, since the dropship program lets a single style be tested online before it ever becomes a bulk wholesale order.
What Is the Minimum Order For Wholesale Mesh Swimwear?
Standard wholesale minimum order quantities for mesh and cutout swimwear styles are confirmed once a wholesale account is approved, since they vary by style and season rather than a single flat number. Retailers who want a private label mesh or cutout swim line instead work under Be Wicked's private label minimum of 1,200 pieces per style and color.
That gap between the two programs matters for a buyer deciding how to enter the category. A first time mesh swim buyer can typically start with a smaller standard wholesale order to test which cutout or mesh style sells through, then move into a private label commitment once a specific style has proven demand in store.
How Retailers Order Wholesale Mesh and Cutout Swimwear From Be Wicked
Ordering wholesale mesh and cutout swimwear from Be Wicked starts with the same wholesale swimwear account process as the rest of the catalog. Retailers register for a wholesale account, and once approved, can order mesh and cutout styles through standard wholesale purchasing, the active dropship program, or private label manufacturing under one login. Be Wicked works with retailers of all sizes, from independent swim boutiques placing a first mesh bikini order to larger accounts building a full cutout swimwear program across multiple locations.
Retailers who do not want to hold seasonal mesh swim inventory can list styles through the Be Wicked dropshipping program instead, paying per order as mesh and cutout styles sell rather than buying stock upfront. Retailers who want a fully branded mesh or cutout swim line under their own label can use the private label program, which covers swimwear alongside the rest of Be Wicked's wholesale catalog.
Because mesh fabric and cutout construction carry more seams and edge finishing than a solid Lycra suit, buyers should confirm lining and edge stitching on a sample before a first bulk order, the same quality step worth taking with any new swim vendor regardless of style. Mesh panels also need opaque lining at the bust and seat to meet basic modesty and retail display standards, so it is worth asking a supplier directly whether that lining is built into the base garment or sold as an add on.
Reorders on mesh and cutout styles tend to move faster than a slower moving solid suit once a style proves out in store, so retailers should confirm expected restock timing for a specific print or colorway before committing floor space to it. Be Wicked adds new mesh and cutout cuts ahead of each swim season, which gives repeat wholesale buyers a reason to check the catalog again rather than treating a single season's order as final.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between mesh swimwear and cutout swimwear?
Mesh swimwear uses a sheer or semi sheer fabric panel built into the garment, while cutout swimwear removes a section of solid fabric entirely to expose skin at the waist, back, or side. Many wholesale styles, including Be Wicked's Gamora and Golden Hour suits, combine both details in a single design.
Does Be Wicked offer private label mesh or cutout swimwear?
Yes. Be Wicked's private label program covers its full wholesale swimwear catalog, including mesh and cutout styles, with a minimum order of 1,200 pieces per style and color. Full program details are available on the private label page.
Can retailers dropship mesh and cutout swimwear instead of buying wholesale?
Yes. Be Wicked's dropshipping program lets retailers list mesh and cutout swimwear styles on their own store without holding inventory upfront, paying per order as each style sells. This suits smaller retailers testing the category before a standard wholesale commitment.
What sizes do Be Wicked's mesh and cutout swimwear styles run?
Mesh and cutout swimwear styles follow the same sizing as the rest of Be Wicked's swimwear collection, running from small through extra large on core styles, with select styles extending further. Exact size runs are confirmed per style once a wholesale account is approved.
Boutique retailers ready to stock mesh and cutout swimwear can register for a wholesale account today and start building a swim assortment backed by runway trend data and measurable wholesale demand.