Sustainable workout brands must find creative ways to create eco-friendly activewear clothing. A lot of thought goes into the choice of materials used for the lowest impact on our planet. Using organic cotton is one of the easiest ways to do that. Sustainable activewear brands, like MICHI, use independent initiatives like BLUESIGN to ensure they use only responsible and sustainably manufactured textiles.
Adidas By Stella McCartney is incorporating innovative recycled materials, like nylon and polyester, into half of its range. ECONYL regenerated nylon, invented in Italy, is a pioneering regeneration process that is an exciting addition to the pool of sustainable textile options. It is particularly suitable for sustainably made workout clothes and swimwear.
Many brands are transparent about their pathway towards implementing sustainable initiatives into their way of working. Australian activewear brand P.E Nation announced that in 2020 half of its activewear range would be made from sustainable and recycled fabrics.
Here are the best sustainable activewear brands to get you excited about looking good and saving the planet.
BRANDS
adidas by Stella McCartney
Germany
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adidas by Stella McCartney is a fashion-forward, high-performance activewear range with half of the items made from recycled materials.
Girlfriend Collective
USA
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Girlfriend Collective make sustainable activewear from recycled materials. The range is size-inclusive and uses simple block colors for versatility.
MICHI
USA
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MICHI is raising the bar with their NYC-based activewear line which is created with eco-friendly, sustainable textiles, made to last.
Nagnata
Australia
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Nagnata makes premium, seamless activewear from Australian Merino Wool, designed for versatility and longevity. The brand is known for innovating sustainable textiles.
Nube
USA
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Nube is a sustainable activewear label. Made in the USA from recycled materials and printed with artists' work inspired by the environmental crisis.
Organic Basics
Denmark
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For Organic Basics sustainability is their core mission. The Danish brand is careful about their textile and factory choices and designs for simplicity and function.
P.E NATION
Australia
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P.E Nation is a luxe workout clothing brand out of Australia. It is known for its trendy, urban streetwear aesthetic and functional designs.
Skatie
USA
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Skatie is a Made-in-L.A. label specializing in swimwear constructed entirely from surplus and upcycled textiles.
Wolven
USA
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Wolven makes sustainable yoga gear from recycled plastic water bottles. Vibrantly colored and covered in sacred geometric prints.