DAY 9: ETHICAL ACTIVEWEAR
We made it! You made it! It’s the final day of the series- day 9!
Today we’re taking a look at activewear- let’s just say i’m not that active right now apart from carrying Moses up the stairs (but…in anticipation of a local netball team starting up wahoo!) and had never worn a pair of leggings unless I was doing sports until after I had Moses and a friend gave me a pair of girlfriend collective leggings and wow- life changed. I do intend to one day wear them to workout but right now they are the dream to just live in! These brands below are doing such a great job producing clothing ethically and fairly, and many of them are working with ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn aka. recycled fishing nets! Cool huh?
Enjoy!
Who: Women
What: Size inclusive workout wear
Where: Based in Seattle produced in Vietnam
Favourites: High-Rise Pocket Legging, Orchid Classic Hoodie, Scoop Unitard
Price: ££
Packaging is 100% recycled and recyclable
All textiles made from recycled materials and waste materials eg. ECONYL® (recycled fishing nets)
Yarn is made in a zero-waste, zero-emission facility in Japan, then constructed at our SA8000-certified factory in Hanoi.
Fair wages paid
Core factory is in Hanoi, Vietnam, that's SA8000 (Social Accountability International/ Fair Trade)certified. It guarantees fair wages, safe and healthy conditions, and zero forced or child labor.
They make sure every fabric’s origin and contents are totally up front, so you know exactly what you’re putting on your body. See the certifications here.
The fabric is dyed with eco-friendly dyes and the wastewater is carefully cleaned and cooled before it is released. (They donate the dye mud to a local pavement facility where it’s recycled into sidewalks and roads.)
Who: Women, men and children
What: Everyday essentials
Where: Based in Australia, produced in China (Shipped worldwide)
Favourites: Active Full Leggings, Racerback Sports Bra, Racerback Active Tank
Price: £
Hold certifications: ECOCERT, SGS, ISO 14001 & ISO 9001, WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production), PETA Vegan Approved
Their facility in China is Oeko-Tex 100 certified
Bamboo is a great sustainable fibre to make clothes with, it requires far less water than cotton and there is no need for pesticides or fertilizers when growing bamboo. Bamboo also contains a substance called bamboo-kun – an antimicrobial agent that gives the plant a natural resistance to pest and fungi infestation- as well as many other pros.
recycled packing with vegetable inks
Fair wages paid
No fabric wastage
Who: Women
What: Accessories, clothing, lingerie
Where: London and Tokyo
Favourites: Yoga Pocket Leggings In Burgundy, Sasha Trousers in Navy, Yoga Racer Back Vest In Burgundy
Price: ££
Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur, Safia Minney in 1991, People Tree is a pioneer in sustainable and fairtrade fashion.
Every product is made to the highest ethical and environmental standards from start to finish.
Collections featuring organic cotton, TENCEL™ Lyocell and responsible wool, are made using traditional artisan skills such as hand weaving, hand knitting, hand embroidery and hand block printing.
Their certifications guarantee People Tree’s dedication and compliance to the principles of fair trade, covering fair wages, good working conditions, transparency, environmental best practice and gender equality.
Who: Men and Women
What: Bamboo Clothing
Where: Based in the UK, made in Turkey, Portugal and China
Favourites: Escape bamboo hoody, High waist 7/8 enduro bamboo leggings, Origin bamboo vest
Price: £
Climate positive- they offset the full 100% of the emissions associated with running the business. They offset 50 customer washes for every item of clothing sold. They planted 8100 mangrove tree saplings and 84% of the raw materials used in our products are natural, renewable and grown without pesticides.
Everything packaged in compostable packaging
Making a shift from sustainable to circular as all their clothing becomes 100% recyclable
They work with greenstory to measure the impact they are truly having on the environment as a means to then improve it.
Who: Women
What: Athletic wear
Where: Based and manufactured in the UK, blended in Italy
Favourites: Afresh crop, Stepup leggings, Freestyle vest
Price: ££
work exclusively with ECONYL®, a 100% regenerated nylon yarn
entire range in manufactured in London to cut ‘clothing miles’ and keep their carbon footprint at the lowest it can possibly be.
Fair wage paid
Proud to support the ‘Who Made My Clothes?’ initiative
packaging is made from 100% recycled materials and fully biodegradable.
Who: Women
What: Activewear, loungewear
Where: Based in London produced in Turkey
Favourites: Flow with it leggings, Stamina cami, Diamond back vest
Price: £-££
Only work with bamboo, organic cotton and Bambor®
Everything made in a GOTS certified factory in Turkey
Fair wage paid and positive happy working environment- everyone over 23 years old and never work over 8.5 hour days.
Flexible working promoted for London Staff
Built to last
Female run factory and female founded15% off when you sign up to their newsletter
Other brands to check out: Mardy Bum Club, TALA, Organic Basics, Starseeds, Silou London
Incase you missed yesterday’s post find it here: Ethical basics