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From top, left to right: Sneakers from Veja, Compression Capris from Naja, Men’s Tee from Patagonia, Tank from PACT, Pants from Nux, Sports Bra from Threads for Thoughts, Pants from Threads for Thoughts, Running Shoes from Newton, Tank from Nux
Ah, January, when many of us get back to the gym. If you are looking for ethical activewear to accessorize your return to fitness, there are some wonderful choices out there.
Naja: This lingerie brand recently expanded its line to include stunning, colorful activewear. I have a pair of their pants, and they’ve been a nice addition to my workout wear (see my review here). Naja’s clothes are manufactured in a facility that seeks to employ single mothers and women heads of household with fair wages and good working conditions.
Nux: I’ve been wearing Nux activewear for over a year. While some pieces do show a bit of wear, this may be due to me forgetting to pay attention to washing instructions. Nux offers a variety of styles, all made in the USA. For more about my experiences with Nux, you can see my review here.
PACT Apparel: Big news this month! PACT finally debuted a sports bra! I’ve used PACT undies and camis for years, and I’m so excited to see them develop more exercise wear. I literally ordered some leggings and a sports bra today. PACT prides its line on being sweatshop-free, and many products are certified organic and fair trade. They also are affordable — check out their under-$40 yoga pants and sweats for men.
Patagonia: This brand has long been a major player in corporate responsibility, and they’ve been increasing their fair trade certified product line each year. They offer men and women’s clothing for a variety of sports and activities, including hiking, climbing, yoga, and swimming.
Threads for Thought: I recently ordered a sports bra and a top from Threads for Thought, and so far I’m happy with the performance. Threads for Thoughts does make some of their clothes in China, but they meet transparency requirements to be a Certified B Corporation and have some fair trade certified products. I love that the sports bra I received is made from recycled water bottles.
Shoes: I’ve worn New Balance’s made-in-the-USA line for years, but NB is growing unpopular for political reasons. Vejas, Inkkas, and Newtons are some ethical alternatives. Ekka is another running shoe brand that will debut this spring.
Know of an ethical activewear brand I missed? Looking for a particular product? Let me know in the comments!
