Five Sustainable Activewear Brands

If I'm not wearing my usual jeans and sweater combo, I'm wearing leggings and a sweatshirt. Athleisure was my go-to for late-night study sessions at the library (pre-pandemic) and progressed into being my uniform for the first month of lockdown. Although I'm back to wearing my usual, I still spend a decent part of every day in workout clothes.

Since it's January and many people (including myself) are more focused on physical health and wellness, I thought it would be a good time to share some activewear finds. Had this post been created a few months ago, the brands featured would be very different. Since taking a class focused on sustainability and social responsibility in the fashion industry, I'm trying my best to be a more conscientious consumer. So, today I'm sharing five sustainable activewear brands to try!

navy cropped tank || navy leggings || black jacket || black leggings || pink tank top || gray capris || burgundy crop top || burgundy cycling shorts

Girlfriend Collective:

Girlfriend Collective is an eco-friendly and fair-trade activewear brand. The company uses fabric formulated from post-consumer bottles, fishing nets, and textile waste for many of its products. As evident from the company's website, inclusivity and diversity are among Girlfriend Collective's brand values.

Price Range: $38-$88

People Tree:

People Tree was the first fashion company to bear the World Fair Trade Organization product label, which certifies its compliance with the 10 Principles of Fair Trade. People Tree is also committed to protecting the environment and being environmentally sustainable. The company uses eco-friendly materials, low-impact dyes, and avoids toxic substances.

Price Range: $40-$70

prAna:

prAna is a Fair Trade Certified and bluesign® approved clothing company. The company uses a significant proportion of environmentally-friendly materials, including 100% organic cotton and recycled textiles.

Price Range: $40-$90

Sundried:

Sundried is an ethical brand focused on sustainable production and creating long-lasting products. Sundried offers two activewear collections made entirely from recycled materials: Eco Charge, made from recycled coffee grounds, and Eco Core, made from recycled plastic bottles.

Price Range: $25-$65

Threads 4 Thought:

Threads 4 Thought is a brand focused on minimizing the negative environmental impact of clothing production, ethical manufacturing, and supporting in-need communities. Thread 4 Thought partners with the International Rescue Committee to ensure a portion of profits benefits refugee communities. The brand's activewear line, ReActive, is made from recycled plastic bottles and recycled fishing nets.

Price Range: $44-$98