{"id":1045,"date":"2026-03-02T09:49:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:49:50","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-03-02T09:49:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T17:49:51","slug":"best-sustainable-activewear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegoodtrade.com\/features\/best-sustainable-activewear\/","title":{"rendered":"I Tried The Best Sustainable Activewear Brands for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Good Trade editors endorse products we\u2019ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not only an editor, I’m also a yoga instructor. After personally testing dozens of sustainable activewear brands, these are my top picks with notes on performance and durability.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Activewear has to tick a lot of boxes. We want it to motivate us to get our body moving, while also making us feel and look good! We want our leggings and sports bras to be supportive, while also being transitional for both working out and everyday life. It can be challenging to find quality, conscious workout clothes that will outlast squats, sprints, and all the Saturdays (and Sundays) we\u2019re sleeping in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you narrow in on your dream activewear wardrobe, our editor put some of the top conscious brands to the test. And it\u2019s not just quality we\u2019ve vetted, either. These athleticwear brands check all the boxes on our wish list \u2014 from sustainable materials and manufacturing practices to affordability and inclusive styles and size ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these athletic clothing collections are made with fair trade and ethical labor practices and include natural and recycled fabrics. For high-performance activewear that prioritizes your comfort, your workouts, and the planet, look no further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why choose sustainable activewear for your workouts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The skin is our largest organ. It absorbs what we put on it and this includes what we wear. Consider your skin during a workout: The pores are open, sweat is flowing, all making it even more possible to absorb toxins. Unfortunately, commonly used synthetic fabrics<\/a> like polyester, nylon, and spandex are often made with petrochemicals and treated with chemicals called PFAS<\/a>. While PFAS are toxic, they are moisture-wicking \u2014 which means most of the workout clothes on the market include them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fabrics that contain PFAS shed microplastics that can transfer into our skin and also into our water supply during washing. That\u2019s not to mention the environmental impact of producing<\/em> them. And these fibers are not biodegradable so if\/when they end up in a landfill, they continue to pollute the earth. (This is why you may have heard PFAS referred to as \u201cforever chemicals.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wearing PFAS-laden fabrics for a long time, especially during workouts, can lead to hormone imbalance, fertility issues, organ disease, and even cancer<\/a>. Our bodies and the planet deserve better. Luckily, sustainable and eco-friendly activewear exists \u2014 using naturally breathable fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp, and those made from recycled materials, these brands are creating activewear with you and the earth in mind. Choosing sustainable also means you’ll be supporting fair labor practices that prioritize the well-being of workers. Plus, the quality of sustainable activewear is top-notch \u2014 durable, comfortable, and stylish \u2014 so there\u2019s no need to compromise when making a positive impact on the environment and supporting brands that treat people right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our methodology and criteria:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I was sent these nine activewear sets for review and I personally tested them all. I\u2019m a yoga instructor, a mom to an energetic 2.5-year-old, and a Colorado resident so I\u2019m always on the hunt for activewear that makes me feel put together and comfortable. I wore each of these sets for yoga, mom duty, and everyday life \u2014 from walking my dog to grocery store runs. I also washed the sets to test their color and fabric changes after washing so you can read how they held up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My notes are based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n