10 Sustainable Activewear Brands We're Shopping Right Now
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When you think of activewear, big brand names might first come to mind, but then you may find yourself struggling to name sustainable activewear brands. Why does it matter if your clothing is sustainably made? First, think about the activities you’re participating in and the amount of time you spend in the clothing.
If you’re spending a few hours sweating at the gym or long days in the outdoors, you may have specific needs for your clothing. Consider which fabrics you’re allowing your skin to be in close contact with, especially when you’re sweaty.
Sustainable Activewear Brands To Add To Your Closet
On a broader note, sustainable brands are minimizing the negative impact they have on the planet during production. So, it's in your best interest (and the planet’s!) to shop from ethical and sustainable brands that put extra thought into material sourcing, product lifecycle, and the care of those who make and wear the resulting clothing. We rounded up sustainable activewear brands to make your shopping easier.
Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective first hit the market with leggings made from recycled water bottles and has since grown to sell a wide range of gender neutral activewear. From sports bras to socks and track pants to maternity leggings, you can find it all on Girlfriend’s site. The brand is SA8000 and WRAP-certified, meaning it manufactures in safe and fair factories. The brand’s recycled fabric is also Standard 100 certified by Oeko-Tex and is BPA-free. I’ve been a longtime fan of Girlfriend Collective for its sustainable activewear; they also have a great rewards program, ship in fully recyclable packaging, and release new colorways every season.
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Simone High Support Bra
Size: XXS-6XL
Sustainably made with all the support your chest will need. It also comes in over 8 colors!
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Image: Girlfriend Collective
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Image: Girlfriend Collective
Please Recycle Quarter Crew Sock
Size: 1-3
So extra comfy that you wouldn’t even know that they’re made of recycled plastic!
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Audrey Cross Back Bra
Size: XXS-6XL
The perfect sports bra is soft, comfortable, and moisture-wicking!
Wolven
Wolven is a brand that aims to make sustainability sexy, and its clothing incorporates fun patterns and even some reversible items. Wolven uses recycled fabrics and has several sustainable certifications: it is Climate Neutral Certified, Global Recycled Standard, Oeko Tex Standard 200, and is a member of 1% for the Planet. Wolven incorporates geometric, floral, and mandala patterns, making them a top pick among “yogis, dreamers, and doers” as the brand notes.
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Midi Bike Shorts
Size: XS-XXL
Bike shorts with a crossover waistband and ruching to make your butt look great.
Outdoor Voices
Outdoor Voices, also called OV for short, is a popular sustainable activewear brand in the US and Canada. It was founded to support “Recreationists who like Doing Things,” and it stays true to that mission by creating activewear for all types of adventures. In terms of sustainability, Outdoor Voices aims to create durable products that will last and has made efforts to expand closed-loop materials and address the lifecycle of its products. OV also has several recycled and Fair Trade Certified fabrics, as well.
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PrimoFleece 1/4 Zip Pullover
Size: XXS-XXXL
An extra cozy pullover that can be worn over and over (and over).
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Utility Pant
Size: XXS-XL
Upgrade your activewear with these utility pants that will create so many sustainable, yet stylish outfits.
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Recreationalist Graphic Tee
Size: XXS-XXXL
Upgrade your recycled graphic tee collection with this minimalist design.
Vuori
Vuori is a California-based sustainable activewear brand that takes inspiration from all across the globe. The brand has both men and women’s clothing, and you can often find it in shops like REI Co-Op and Nordstrom. The brand has a detailed commitment to ethical manufacturing and ethically-sourced materials.
Vuori’s Sunday Joggers are popular in my household for their lightweight fabric and ability to layer easily. You can also shop for outerwear from Vuori, like the Canyon Insulated Jacket , and sustainable workout clothes and yoga essentials, like the Vuori Yoga Mat.
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Vuori Yoga Mat
A 4mm yoga mat made with natural rubber.
Allbirds
Allbirds is well known for its sustainable running shoes, but the brand also has activewear. Allbirds operates ethically, has a resale marketplace to give its items a second life, and has worked with numerous other activewear brands to create sustainable collaboration items, most recently the Adizero shoe with Adidas. Allbirds is also a Certified B Corporation and has a Forest Stewardship Council® certification for its materials sourcing.
Allbirds apparel items include running-focused silhouettes made with breathable mesh fabric, and athleisure items made with organic cotton.
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Dream Long Sleeve Tee
Size: XS-XXL
A collared long-sleeve tee to upgrade any athleisure looks this season.
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Superlight Tree Runners
Sizes 5-11
Their most popular shoe in a lighter, recycled material for all day comfort!
Patagonia
Patagonia is well known for their sustainable efforts, especially in recent news with the (now former) founder giving away the company to a trust fund, specifically intended to fight climate change. You may have heard the headline, “Our only shareholder is the Earth.” While this is the most recent update from the company, it’s in line with the brand’s efforts to do good for the planet. Patagonia has long been a B Corporation, and has a resale site called Worn Wear to help used clothing find a new home.Whatever you’re looking for, you can bet that Patagonia has a sustainable and durable option that will fit your needs.
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Prana
Prana is a part of Columbia Sportswear and has many sustainable efforts, including animal welfare, sustainably-sourced materials, recyclable packaging, and fair trade factories. You can shop a variety of sustainable activewear from Prana, but its clothing is especially great for low-impact activities like yoga, walking, and pilates.
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Luxara Pocket Legging
Size: XS-XL
Who doesn’t love leggings with pockets? This time why not purchase it sustainably?
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Sancho Boyfriend Pant
Size: 0-14
A cropped, stretchy, comfortable pant that can be worn just about anywhere.
Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga creates some of the coziest yoga clothing, making it one of the most standout sustainable activewear brands. Whether you choose from their range of quality sports bras to comfortable leggings, the brand’s items are great year-round and have a unique softness that can be felt without being heavy or limiting the piece’s breathability. Beyond Yoga is a mostly women-led team, is Bluesign® Certified, and is based in Los Angeles. It’s known for its Spacedye fabrics and “buttery” soft clothing. You can mix and match Beyond Yoga’s clothing in bright colors or everyday neutrals, and many pieces have a heathered look to the colorways.
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Lift Your Spirits Sports Bra
Size XXS-XL
A medium-support sports bra that doesn’t forsake style or the environment!
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Practice Space Dye High Waist Pants
Size: XS-XL
We love a durable pair of flared leggings to wear with anything!
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At Your Leisure High Waist Leggings
Size: XS-XL
Add some earthy tones to your sustainable leggings collection with this cool pair.
The North Face
Though The North Face isn’t a brand with entirely sustainable or ethical practices, the brand is making strides to be better for the planet. The North Face has stated that it is focusing on circularity and aiming to have “recycled, responsibly-sourced renewable or regeneratively grown” fabrics on all apparel by 2025. You should always be skeptical of greenwashing in the fashion world, but it does seem like The North Face is working for a better future and planet. Like Patagonia and Allbirds, The North Face now has a “Renewed” section, where you can shop secondhand items.
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Cragmont Fleece Shacket
Size: S-XXL
When a cozy fleece meets a chic shacket, you get a must-have sustainable fashion item!
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Hydrenalite Hooded Down Jacket
Size: M-XXL
If you don’t have North Face Puffer Jacket, this is your sign to get one!
Summersalt
Most famously known for its color block swimwear, Summersalt is an up-and-coming sustainable activewear brand. It has served over 10,000 women to better align its sizing with everyday women, and with relatively affordable prices, it’s a more attainable sustainable brand. Summersalt ships using recyclable packaging and uses recycled and planet-friendly fabrics, such as Cupro, TENCEL, and wool. They also have a range of everyday clothing pieces that can be worn for errands, to the office, and activities. Summersalt may lean a bit toward athleisure, but you can wear items for workouts and sports just as well.
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The Ruched Sidestroke Bikini And Bottom
Size: 2-22
They are popular for their swimwear, so we had to include this best-selling set!
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The Essential Long Sleeve Collared Bodysuit
Size: XS-XXL
A flattering and slimming bodysuit that is affordable and eco-friendly!