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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.

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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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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The Luxe Legging

Size: XXS-6XL

Soft, compressive, and slightly shiny leggings.


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The Seamless Maternity Legging

Size: XXS-6XL

A comfortable staple for anyone with child.


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Summit Track Pant

Size: XXS-6XL

Effortless track pants for any season.


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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.

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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Juniper Four-Way Bra

Size: XS-XXL

A sustainable and reversible medium-impact sports bra. 


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Canvas Climate Hat

One Size

The hat says it all, but with style.


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Fauna Flare Leggings

Size: XS-XXL, Petite sizes

Bright, mandala patterned flares.


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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.

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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The Exercise Dress

Size: XS-XXXL

The dress that’s sporty, flattering, and functional.


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Doing Things Hat

One Size

A classic dad hat in royal blue that's perfect to wear while…Doing Things.


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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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MegaFleece Crewneck

Size: XXS-XXXL

The perfect wool crewneck for cooler temps.


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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.  

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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Performance Joggers

Size: XXS-XXL

Joggers that are warm and comfortable, but not bulky.


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Canyon Insulated Jacket

Size: S-XXL

A water-resistant mock neck jacket.


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Halo Essential Hoodie

Size: XS-XXL

A soft performance hoodie in six colors.


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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.

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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Anytime Crew Sock

Size: S-XL

Another pair of recycled socks in this pretty blue color!


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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. 

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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Down Sweater

Size: XXS-XXL

A zip-up jacket that you can layer.


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Nano Puff Vest

Size: XS-XXL

This vest will keep your core toasty and arms free.


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Lightweight Merino Performance Crew Socks

Size: S-XL

Retro-inspired wool socks for cold seasons.


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Pack Out Hike Tight

Size: XS-XL

These tights are perfect for climbing.


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.

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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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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Becksa™ Bralette

Size: XS-XL

We love a matching top for any workout ‘fit! 


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Iguala Top

Size: XS-XL

This cropped top is perfect for active days at the beach, but keeping it chic!


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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. 

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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Spacedye Slim Racerback Cropped Tank

Size: XXS-XL

A buttery soft low-impact tank.


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Spacedye Caught In The Midi Legging

Size: XXS-4XL

Soft and smooth leggings.


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Spacedye High-Waisted Biker Shorts

Size: XS-3XL

High-waisted bottoms with a heathered color effect.


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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. 

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket

Size: XS-3XL

The classic colorblock puffer.


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Aconagua 3 Puffer Vest

Size: XS-XXL

A timeless, classic puffer vest made by the world-famous brand.


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Osito Jacket

Size: XS-3XL

A mid-layer made with 100% recycled material.


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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. 

Most Popular Items to Shop:

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High Rise Full Length Leggings

Size: 2-22

High waisted legging made from recycled plastic bottles.


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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 Marina Top & High Rise Bottom

Size: 2-22

Don’t forget this set for your next spring vacay.


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The Essential Long Sleeve Collared Bodysuit

Size: XS-XXL

A flattering and slimming bodysuit that is affordable and eco-friendly!