If you want to be a conscious consumer, these are just seven global activewear brands that offset their environmental impact and carbon emissions with sustainable methods and initiatives
It’s daunting to imagine just how high the environmental and social costs of the garment industry are. Just at the very tip of the iceberg, you have to contend with the fact that fashion production makes up 10% of humanity’s carbon footprint and is responsible for much of the waste we see polluting different bodies of water. Much of the responsibility lies with the companies that allow these costs to be as high as they are, so it’s up to us to do our shopping in places that are both aware of their environmental impact and proactive in offsetting their damages.
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To help you along, we’ve listed our top seven picks of brands that produce and ship activewear as sustainably as possible.
Groove Activewear
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Groove Activewear is a local brand that produces ethically-made comfortable activewear. Notably, their pieces are made out of 78% recycled polyester and they implement ethical working conditions.
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Sporty & Rich
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Another great choice is Sporty & Rich, which produces in limited quantities to avoid leftover inventory and waste, has 100% biodegradable packaging, and partners with environmental non-profit organizations, such as Eden Reforestation Projects to plant a tree with every order.
Strawberry Western
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NYC-based Strawberry Western produces Harajuku street fashion-inspired activewear made from recycled and sustainable materials. Their pieces also come in a size-inclusive range from XS to 3XL.
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DK Active
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DK Active is an ethical Australian activewear brand that caters to women of all sizes, including pregnant bodies. According to them, their factory meets all Australian standards for ethical clothing manufacturing, and their fabrics are made from ethical and organic materials.
PH5
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PH5 also has a sustainable activewear line made with zero-waste knitting and recycled yarns. Their pieces are designed with performance in mind to seamlessly take you from the gym for your workout to the mall for some errands.
Girlfriend Collective
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Girlfriend Collective is another great company that produces ethically-made pieces in a size-inclusive range from XXS to 6XL. Not only do they use recycled materials, but they use closed-loop manufacturing as well.
Tala
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Female-led brand TALA also makes size-inclusive and consciously-made pieces that range from 2XS to 4XL. You’ll find both off-duty and high-performance attire here that’s suitable for training, sports, and more.
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