{"id":347797,"date":"2021-02-12T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/?p=347797"},"modified":"2021-02-12T06:40:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T11:40:56","slug":"the-best-sustainable-sportswear-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formnutrition.com\/us\/inform\/the-best-sustainable-sportswear-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sustainable Sportswear Brands That Will Help You Do Your Bit for the Planet"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re someone who takes their workouts<\/a> seriously, then you\u2019re probably already familiar with many sportswear brands who have invested time and energy into crafting workout gear using technical fabrics. And there are incredible advantages to these types of materials for the regular gym-goer. They can be more comfortable, more durable, quicker drying, and can even have space-age qualities like combating body odour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The problem is many of these are made from polyester or nylon – fabrics that not only refuse to biodegrade but also tend to have a chemical-heavy, planet polluting manufacturing process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The use of these fabrics may not be something we can change overnight, however, there is a new generation of companies looking to curb our use of them, whether that\u2019s through researching new man-made materials based on sustainable, natural fibres<\/a> or by reducing the amount of virgin plastic in their new products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, these companies are still the exception to the norm, but there are now enough out there that you can build a (nearly complete) workout kit that\u2019ll not only help to keep your body that little bit healthier, but also our planet. Here we highlight <\/span>the sustainable sportswear brands you should look into and our favourite pieces from each.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Best Brands For Sustainable Workout Gear<\/h2>\n

The Pangaia: Sustainable Tracksuit<\/h3>\n

When it comes to environmentally-friendly sportswear, The Pangaia does more than most companies to think about the entire production chain. Take this blue tracksuit – perfect for post-session recovery. Not only is it crafted from a mix of organic and recycled cotton, but the dye used is botanically derived (the blue is made from natural colour extracted from the Indigofera Tinctoria plant).<\/p>\n

The brand is so proud of this that they print it as a paragraph of text on their sweats – that\u2019s the kind of logomania we can get behind. On top of that, every order is shipped in plant-based packaging<\/a> that will fully break down in a compost facility in 24 weeks.<\/p>\n

Pangaia track pants<\/a>, \u00a394. Pangaia heavyweight hoodie<\/a>, \u00a3117.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adidas: Sustainable Running Trainers<\/h3>\n

One of the world\u2019s largest sportswear companies, Adidas, is leading the sustainable sportswear charge with its Primeblue and Primegreen lines. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Primegreen range is all made from recycled materials, while the Primeblue collection is crafted from harvested and repurposed plastic intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before it reaches the oceans. <\/span><\/p>\n

While you could create a complete gym kit from both collections, we suggest you look into the brand\u2019s Primeblue Ultraboost 21s too, which bring sustainability (and added lightness) to one of the brand\u2019s sleekest silhouettes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adidas Primeblue Ultraboost 21 trainers<\/a>, \u00a3160.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sundried: Sustainable Shorts<\/h3>\n

Triathlete and proud father, Daniel Puddick founded Sundried not just to make technical workout-wear that could withstand the rigours of intense exercise, but also to help make a better world for his children. As such, sustainability is at the heart of what this new British brand does, and it’s Eco Core Furgler 2.0 shorts (with built-in compression liner) are a prime example.<\/p>\n

The material is not only made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles, but it\u2019s also sweat-wicking, multi-way-stretching, and, according to the brand, dries 200 times faster than cotton. As such they are also just as suited to being on land in the gym as being in the water. Quite possibly, the most triathlon-appropriate pair of shorts we\u2019ve ever seen.<\/p>\n

Sundried Furgler 2.0 men’s shorts<\/a>, \u00a330.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patagonia: Sustainable T-Shirts<\/h3>\n

When it comes to workout shirts, people tend to fall into two preference categories. There are those who like something form-fitting and sturdy, and those who prefer something a little softer and looser. When it comes to the latter, Patagonia<\/a> makes for an excellent option.<\/p>\n

The outerwear brand\u2019s Capilene T-shirts are soft knits made from fabric that\u2019s infused with the sort of features you\u2019d usually only find on advanced technical garments, like odour control and temperature control. Each piece is certified Fair Trade and is made from 50 to 100 percent recycled polyester. Plus they\u2019re available in some seriously cool colours, such as eye-popping mango and versatile olive green.<\/p>\n

Men’s Capilene cool trail shirt<\/a>, \u00a335.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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