15 Sustainable Activewear Brands (For When You're Out of Breath)
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Spaces where physical activity normally takes place can be intimidating, to say the least. Hearing someone yell “This is so easy!” when you’re about to pass out on a hike can be discouraging, and feeling comfy and confident in your body while exercising in public can be half the battle. But because moving your body is amazing for your physical and mental well-being, the perfect susty workout outfit can help you work movement into your day and remind you that you’re slaying at your own pace! Whether you’re getting dressed to go to the gym, on a hike with your besties, or just cosplaying as an active baddie, these sustainable activewear brands will ensure that you look cute while you do it!
Strawberry Western’s activewear is for the baddies who wear their cutesy aesthetic 24/7, including at the gym. Their pieces are made from recycled materials and come in sizes XS through 3XL.
2. Indigo Luna
Indigo Luna is a small, family-run brand committed to quality, transparency, and eco-consciousness. Inspired by the beauty of the indigo plant and the desire to create earthy colors without harming the planet, they use natural dyes in their thoughtfully crafted and ethically made garments. Use code SUSTYBADDIE for 10% off your purchase!
3. KkCo
KkCo’s unconventional outdoor apparel explores the fluid complexities of style, with unexpected details and a blend of masculine and feminine elements. By focusing on in-house and local production in Los Angeles, KkCo ensures high-quality design while minimizing waste through limited production quantities.
Copenhagen-based brand Organic Basics offers comfortable and sustainable basics for all bodies. They prioritize durability and ethics in their designs, producing long-lasting essentials that align with their values. Their workout basics are made from recycled, sweat-wicking materials.
Founded by Wei Lin and Zoe Champion, PH5 challenges traditional notions of knitwear by combining whimsical designs with architectural knitting techniques. Their zero-waste knitting process and use of recycled yarns create moisture-wicking activewear that performs seamlessly with the body.
Girlfriend Collective makes activewear from recycled materials like plastic bottles and fishing nets, which are then transformed into high-quality fabrics. They offer sizes XXS through 6XL and they even sell a microfiber filter to take care of the microplastics that synthetic fabrics release during washing.
Otti World is a London-based brand that creates intelligent outdoor active apparel with a focus on design, detail, and sustainability. Their responsibly manufactured pieces are made using recycled, biodegradable, or deadstock materials.
8. Pact
Pact is a Fair Trade and GOTS-certified sustainable clothing brand. They’ve partnered with SimpliZero to offset the carbon footprint of their entire supply chain. Their leggings are made with organic cotton in a fair trade factory.
9. GANNI Sport
GANNI Sport is a collection of high-performance sportswear that combines style and sustainability for an active lifestyle. Designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life, these responsibly made and versatile pieces can be worn on any adventure.
10. Cotopaxi
Cotopaxi is perfect for the baddies who actually plan to scale a mountain this summer. Their outdoor gear is B-corp certified, durable, and ethically and sustainably made. Each year, they dedicate at least 1% of their revenue to helping communities experiencing poverty.
11. MOVE by MATE
Designed in Los Angeles, MATE is a sustainable apparel brand that designs essentials using non-toxic, natural, and organic materials. Their activewear is perfect for low to medium-impact activities like yoga, pilates, and dancing around your bedroom.
12. LACAUSA
LACAUSA, which translates to “the cause,” creates clothing using ethically sourced fabrics, cotton, and recycled materials. Their high-impact activewear is made from certified recycled polyester, a highly breathable material, whereas their lower-impact activewear uses organic cotton spandex (perfect for yoga or dance.)
13. Nube
Founded in 2014, Nube is the first company to create custom sports uniforms using recycled polyester from plastic bottles. Today, Nube creates thoughtfully designed activewear made from recycled materials and promotes circularity in the fashion industry.
14. ArmedAngels
ArmedAngels creates GRS-certified activewear from fabric that maximizes the use of recycled pre-consumer waste. Their pieces are made from 93% recycled raw materials, are quick-dry, breathable, and have anti-bacterial properties which make them perfect for intense workouts.
15. DK Active
DK Active is an Australian luxury activewear brand that is committed to individuality, circularity, and sustainability. From their ethical manufacturing and transparent supply chain to their use of organic materials, DK Active mindfully crafts pieces for every body shape.
What do you wear to feel confident at the gym?