5 Amazing Sustainable Sportswear Brands That You Still Do Not Know About
Sustainable clothing means fashion that respects the planet and the people, with attention to factors such as: ethical working conditions, environmental impact, and animal welfare. The Wellness Reporter is committed to supporting green fashion and guiding people to make more ethical choices. For this reason, we have prepared a selection of 5 amazing sustainable activewear brands.
#Licia Florio
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A Made in Italy brand that gives the best of the Italian quality combined with zero waste and 100% sustainability ethics. Licia Florio activewear provides great support to the body and allows you to easily stretch, jump, and move freely to get the best out of your yoga practice or high intensity workout. The brand works with a highly innovative technology, making it possible to produce stretch fabrics with 100% recycled yarns, obtaining the best quality and performance for each product they offer.
#2 COS – Activewear
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COS Activewear merges comfort, functionality, and style. The majority of the pieces the line offers are made from recycled and sustainable materials and fabrics, offering styles both for women and men. Seamless leggings are made from recycled nylon and polyester, and the activewear line offers a small yet highly curated line of: sports bras, shorts, leggings and jackets.
#3 Girlfriend Collective
girlfriendcollective.com
Did you know that the majority of synthetic activewear is made from plastic? Girlfriend Collective launched its incredible sportswear line made with materials that would otherwise clog landfills and pollute the earth.
In fact, GF sportswear line starts with 100% post-consumer water bottles that are crushed into millions of minuscule chips which are in turn washed until clean. After that technological processes such as: “polymerisation” are integrated, the brand is left with a soft and recycled yarn that eliminates the need of petroleum and is used to create beautiful sportswear garments.
All textiles used are made from recycled materials and the product packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable, so remember to do not throw it away! Leggings are made from 25 recycled post-consumer bottles and from recycled fishing nets. In fact, this one-of-a-kind eco-friendly activewear brand offers a wide range of unique pieces that will bring your workout outfits to another level. From colourful supportive sports bras, cool leggings and sweatpants, to hoodies, Girlfriend Collective offers a special piece for everyone.
#4 NAGNATA
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The brand was founded by Australian fashion designer, stylist, and creative director Laura May, who was later joined by her sister Hannah, a textile artist and photographer.
Both sisters are very committed to minimising raw material waste in the fashion industry, keeping the use of synthetic fibres in their textiles to a minimum. Nagnata can be defined as a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand inspired by movement, sustainability, and cultural diversity. All of the collections offer a great combination of sportswear and fashion with a great attention and respect to all of the materials used and the impact they have on both our bodies and our planet.
The brand launched in 2017 Movement 001, a collection of organic cotton technical knitwear styles designed with zero yarn waste. Nagnata Movements feature the brand’s original textile developments - merging science and innovation - with the properties of organic, natural, and renewable fibres. The brand explores the relationships between the artisanal and the technical, continuing to push boundaries in all of their sustainably minded designs.
#5 Reebok x Victoria Beckham
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The fourth release of Reebok x Victoria Beckham is a beautifully fun and 90’s inspired sportswear line designed for both outdoor and indoor activities. The collection is mainly comprised of amazing sport bras and tights, as well as of glamorous items such as: seamless skirts and matching knit sets. All of the fabrics used for this incredible edition offer optimum functionality thanks to the development of technical and high-performance features that the brand has developed.
“Rebook x Victoria Beckham is about clothes that make me feel confident but that I don’t have to think too much about. I want true performance pieces for the gym, that have been thoughtfully and meticulously designed to be adaptable and to move with me for all facets of my life” - Victoria Beckham
By Vittoria Barbirato (Junior Architect, Healthy Addict and Yoga Lover)