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These sustainable yoga clothes help you to make the Earth healthier by saving water, giving back and reducing plastic waste!
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We do yoga to feel good. Inside and out, yoga is a sport centered around health and wellness. But, when it comes to the cropped tanks and leggings that we wear in downward-facing dogs, we rarely think about whether or not they’re doing good. Unfortunately, if you’re buying conventional yoga clothes, most likely they’re doing more harm than good to the planet. Most of that harm comes from the extraction of raw materials. A lot of yoga clothes are made from manmade fabrics like nylon and polyester. Both are known for their durability, wrinkle resistance, and breathable, lightweight feel. But, they’re also made from crude oil. In some reports polyester production sucks up 342 barrels of crude oil yearly. And, when it comes to their end-of-life these manmade fabrics are estimated to take up to 500 years to decompose. Yoga clothes made from cotton also have an environmental footprint. While cotton is a natural and biodegradable fabric, conventional cotton is loaded with chemicals. In 2000 the U.S. recorded that 84 million pounds of pesticides were applied to cotton crops. Seven out of the 15 commonly used pesticides were listed as “possible,” “likely,” “probable” or “known” human carcinogens by the Environmental Protection Agency. Thankfully, brands were offering sustainable yoga clothes that go against convention with environmental initiatives that focus on reducing plastic waste, and our reliance on oil and organic materials that are healthier for both our body and the environment.
Each of these yoga pieces is from brands that are certified in their efforts to do good through their products. Whether that’s a B-Corp certification or Carbon Neutral, each piece is consciously made for you to look good while knowing that your clothes are doing good too.
Wovlen Onyx Reversible Four-Way Top
Made with recycled materials and can become multiple styles $68
Why wear a top only one-way when you can wear it four different ways? Wear this inside for a playful design or enjoy the solid sunset-inspired hue. You can even mix and match and show off both hues at once. Either way, this top gives you a few options to indulge in slow fashion by buying less with more options.
Environmental Impact: This top is made from post-consumer recycled plastic 84% what and 16% spandex. Wolven is a brand that is focused on creating the coolest sustainable yoga clothes and other workout pieces made from recycled plastic water bottles. The brand is also part of 1% for the Planet, a B-Corp, and Climate Neutral certified.
Wolven Reverie Legging
Made using post-consumer recycled plastic $88
No physical activity can be imagined without having a nice pair of leggings. These are perfect since they have a high waist and a flattering fit. Also, being made out of recycled materials doesn’t mean that these aren’t quality leggings. They’re long-lasting and made to be supportive and breathable. The additional zip pocket provides small but useful storage space.
Environmental Impact: Thanks to the fact that they’re made from recycled materials, each pair of leggings can prevent 27 water bottles from ever entering the oceans.
Onyx High-Waisted Short
Made from 26 recycled plastic bottles $62
Sports activities do not necessarily have to be performed in leggings. For the hot summer days, these high-waisted shorts are a breeze. These classic shorts provide comfort and support while leaving the legs exposed and bare.
Environmental Impact: For each sale of these shorts, Wolven removes one pound of waste from the ocean.
Girlfriend Plum Seamless Maternity Legging
is made from recycled fishing nets $88
Moms-to-be can practice yoga and other sport activities while feeling comfortable and cozy at the same time thanks to a seamlesss design and lightweight.
Environmental Impact: Girlfriend’s sustainable yoga clothes are made from recycled fishing nets. And, with the sale of every legging, you are helping to remove 2 lbs of waste from the oceans through a donation to the nonprofit Healthy Seas.
50/ 50 Classic Hoodie $88
Made from 50% Texloop™ RCOT™ Primo Recycled Cotton and 50% organic cotton
Everyone needs a nice sweatshirt that can be worn from yoga class and beyond. This is the perfect sweatshirt that will come in handy for various occasions. It comes in a few muted hues like this autumnal color.
Environmental Impact: This sweatshirt is designed with 50% Texloop RCOT™ Recycled Cotton and organic cotton. Here’s a rundown of the sustainable impact of this sweatshirt when compared to the standard cotton sweatshirt:
290 Gallons of Water saved
0.88 Pounds of CO2 prevented
1.55 Kilowatts of Energy saved
Pact Stretch Rib Bra Top $44
Made with Organic Cotton in a Fair Trade Factory.
When it comes to sustainable yoga clothes, you gotta have a few good tank tops, especially ones that come from organic cotton. And, this one feels like a must with its “Green vibes only” print.
Environmental Impact: This yoga tank is very stylish and interesting and, above all, no toxic chemicals were used. Also, since it’s made from 100% organic cotton, it uses 91% less water than conventional cotton tanks.
Pact Purefit Pocket Legging $38
Made with Organic Cotton in a Fair Trade Factory.
These versatile leggings are classic enough to be worn regularly while still being comfortably enough for yoga. The pockets are large enough for a cell phone or light wallet.
Environmental Impact: Pact is a brand that takes sustainable yoga clothes seriously. These leggings save 42 gallons of water. They’re certified organic cotton and don’t use pesticides or fertilizers.
inMotion Scrunchie 3-Pack $15
Made from recycled materials.
You can’t practice yoga with your hair in your face. These classic scrunchies are good for just that.
Environmental Impact: They’re made from recycled polyester as a way to create a new product that reduces waste.
Organic Basics Core Sport Straight Pants $28
Made from 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton.
This extraordinary Muscle Tank shirt is made for comfort and durability through seamless knitting technology and a patented ‘stay fresh’ technology.
Environmental Impact: Made from recycled nylon, this tank is a small environmental impact than it’s conventional counterpart.
36 Gallons of Water saved
7.3 Pounds of CO2 prevented
57 Pounds of Waste saved