Across 10 recorded scans from 21 August 2026 to 18 October 2026, Flagpole's single-scan score moved from 0.4% to 0.0%, down 0.4 percentage points. Latest recorded scan 0.0% on 18 October 2026; combined-window score 0.2%.
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Individual recorded scans. Each row is one scan on one date. The published combined-window score is 0.2% over 21 August 2026 – 18 October 2026, measured across every answer in that window — a different sample from any single row below.
Scan date
Single-scan score
21 August 2026
0.4%
24 August 2026
0.2%
30 August 2026
0.4%
6 September 2026
0.2%
13 September 2026
0.7%
20 September 2026
0.2%
27 September 2026
0.0%
4 October 2026
0.0%
11 October 2026
0.0%
18 October 2026
0.0%
Latest scan = one scan. Overall visibility = all answers in the published window.
Visibility across AI platforms
Share of answers naming this brand
ChatGPT
0.6%
Perplexity
0.1%
AI Overviews
0.0%
21 August 2026 – 18 October 2026 (scans 1–10)
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It appears in 0.6% of collected ChatGPT answers and 0.0% of Google AI Overviews answers: a difference of 0.6 percentage points within the published window. This describes where mentions occur; it does not establish why the platforms differ.
Named across 4 of 151 questions.
Flagpole appears in at least one collected answer to 2.6% of the tracked questions. That is question coverage; the 0.2% visibility score measures its share of individual answers.
Across 10 published scans, visibility ranged from 0.0% to 0.7%. The latest scan was 0.0% on 18 October 2026. Individual scan scores and the published-window score describe different samples.
The brand is named in at least one collected answer to each of these questions.
Best American swimwear brands
Best independent swimwear labels US
Best new American swimwear brands
Best swimwear Made in USA
Examples from the published question set. A mention on one platform does not mean every platform names the brand.
Other brands in these answers
Prompts that surface other brands
Different shopping needs can bring other brands into view. An absence here does not necessarily signal a problem.
Best American swimwear stocked overseas (Malia Mills, Andie Swim, Frankies Bikinis)
Best American bikini brands (Vitamin A, Andie Swim, Frankies Bikinis)
Best American swimwear brands (Vitamin A, Left On Friday, Summersalt)
Best independent swimwear labels US (Andie Swim, JADE Swim, Frankies Bikinis)
Best female founded swimwear brands US (Summersalt, Andie Swim, JADE Swim)
Best swimwear brands worn by celebrities US (Frankies Bikinis, Solid & Striped, L*Space)
Competitor names are shown where they appear in the collected examples.
Recorded AI questions and answers
Recorded examples from the scan. Each card pairs a shopper’s prompt with an excerpt from the AI response.
ChatGPT
The question asked
Best independent swimwear labels US
From the recorded answer
Flagpole - New York - more architectural and fashion-oriented, with interesting seaming and color blocking. Arcus Apparel Group …
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Recorded answer text · ChatGPT · 20 September 2026
If by independent U.S. labels you mean smaller/founder-led brands rather than the big mall names, these are the ones I'd put on your radar. I'm weighting design, construction, distinctiveness, and independent positioning, not simply popularity.
- JADE Swim - Los Angeles - sleek, minimalist, fashion-forward. Great if you want a swimsuit that looks almost like part of a wardrobe rather than traditional beachwear. Arcatype Arcus Apparel Group
- Malia Mills - New York - particularly strong on fit and separates; the brand has long emphasized fitting different bust/hip proportions rather than forcing a matching-size set. Arcus Apparel Group
- Galamaar - Los Angeles - sophisticated, slightly retro silhouettes with sustainability-minded materials; good for a polished, feminine look. Arcus Apparel Group
- Flagpole - New York - more architectural and fashion-oriented, with interesting seaming and color blocking. Arcus Apparel Group
- Dos Gardenias - U.S. luxury/resort - glamorous, vintage-influenced swim with a more polished resort feel. Arcus Apparel Group
- SeeA - California - worth looking at if you actually swim/surf rather than just lounge; designed around movement and coverage. Arcus Apparel Group
- NU Swim - New York - pared-back, contemporary swim with an emphasis on proportion and fit. Arcatype
- Onia - New York - understated and sophisticated, with clean silhouettes and subtle fashion details. ELLE included it among its 2026 under-the-radar independent labels. ELLE
- Slate Swim - Los Angeles - minimalist, very clean-lined aesthetic. It was founded independently in LA and was sold to another independent buyer in 2026 rather than a large corporate group. Fashionista
- LainSnow - U.S. - a smaller label particularly interesting if support/fit and U.S. production matter; its bikini tops use shelf-bra construction and adjustable straps. Rack Hunt
### If you want the really good fashion-indie shortlist
I'd start with JADE Swim, Galamaar, NU Swim, Flagpole, and Dos Gardenias. They're the ones I'd investigate first if you're looking for something less ubiquitous than the usual Solid & Striped / Frankies / Hunza G-type options.
And if your definition of "best" is sexy + expensive-looking + not everywhere, I can narrow this to 10 genuinely cool U.S. indie labels, with price range, sizing, aesthetic, and where they're made.
Perplexity
The question asked
Best swimwear Made in USA
From the recorded answer
If you want the best swimwear made in the USA, the strongest options in the results are Malia Mills, Vitamin A, JADE Swim, Galamaar, Dos Gardenias, Seea, Flagpole, and Minnow. For a more budget-friendly list, Sensi Graves Swim is highlighted as an American-made brand using recycled fabrics, and Jessica Rey says its swimwear is 100% cut and sewn in the USA.
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Recorded answer text · Perplexity · 13 September 2026
If you want the best swimwear made in the USA, the strongest options in the results are Malia Mills, Vitamin A, JADE Swim, Galamaar, Dos Gardenias, Seea, Flagpole, and Minnow. For a more budget-friendly list, Sensi Graves Swim is highlighted as an American-made brand using recycled fabrics, and Jessica Rey says its swimwear is 100% cut and sewn in the USA.
A practical short list by use case:
- Best overall luxury brands: Malia Mills, Vitamin A, JADE Swim, Galamaar, Dos Gardenias.
- Best surf/active swimwear: Seea.
- Best kids' swimwear: Minnow.
- Best eco-minded option: Sensi Graves Swim.
- Best for one-pieces and tankinis: Jessica Rey.
- Best full-coverage styles: Limericki and Tara Grinna are both listed as USA-made options.
A few things to verify before buying: the FTC says a “Made in USA” claim should mean the product is “all or virtually all” made in the United States, so it is worth checking whether a brand means fully domestic production or only final assembly/cutting in the U.S. Some brand pages also note that materials may be sourced internationally even when sewing is done in the USA.
If you want, I can narrow this down to women's, men's, budget, luxury, plus-size, or modest swimwear made in USA.
Excerpts from collected AI answers. AI claims are evidence of the response, not verified brand facts.
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Overall visibility combines answers within the published dates. Some market series accumulate scans from launch; others use four-scan cycles. A new cycle changes the scoring window, while individual scan history is retained. Compare the dates and sample sizes before comparing periods.
In the Found by Flux AI Visibility Index, Flagpole ranks #35 among 40 tracked brands for Swimwear · United States (21 August 2026 – 18 October 2026). Its visibility is 0.2%. It was named in 10 of 4,526 AI answers across 4 of 151 tracked questions, averaging position 6.0 when mentioned.
Source: Found by Flux · ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. Visibility measures mentions in this sample, not sales or recommendation quality.
The scores, explained.
The scope, scores and comparisons behind this brand profile.
What is this brand’s AI Visibility Score?
Found by Flux records 0.2% AI visibility for Flagpole in Swimwear · United States, measured over 21 August 2026 – 18 October 2026. It ranks #35 among 40 tracked brands.
How often does AI mention this brand?
Flagpole was named in 10 of 4,526 collected AI answers, across 4 of 151 tracked questions, for Swimwear · United States (21 August 2026 – 18 October 2026). A mention can include a comparison or qualification; it is not necessarily a recommendation.
How is the AI Visibility Score calculated?
Found divides the number of collected answers naming Flagpole by all 4,526 answers in the published Swimwear · United States sample, then multiplies by 100. The same question set is used across ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews. See the Found methodology for the scope and limitations.
