5 Totally Sustainable Yoga Gear Musts That Can Handle Your Summer Sweat
Your yoga practice pushes you physically and mentally. But let’s face it — when summer is in full swing, your yoga wear takes an extra beating.
So, we reached out to sustainable yoga wear and accessory designers to find out what pieces can take sweaty, summer yoga sessions. You’re going to love what we uncovered.
1. Felina Organic Cotton Stretch Wide Leg Fold Over Pant
This organic cotton is oh-so soft and drapes so just right (not like some that are weirdly tight in random places) and feels absolutely dreamy on your skin.
Plus, you’ve got all the wiggle room you could want.
Choosing organic cotton, is a high five for Mother Earth and a little hug for your skin!
No nasty chemicals, PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”) or microplastics. They’re totally hypoallergenic, and result in much less waste in the cotton fields.
These organic cotton sustainable yoga pants are wildly inexpensive at $19.99.
2. Tavi Noir’s Savvy Grip Socks
Tavi Noir carries a diverse line of luxurious socks with three life essentials in mind: function, flow, and fashion. The company’s grip socks are equipped with bottoms that are perfect for holding yoga poses.
The deck of a surfboard helped inspire these socks’ triangle design. Charlotte Hobgood, the company’s founder, got the idea for this pair’s print from CJ Hobgood, her husband and pro-surfer. This pair of socks is BPA-free, features arch support, and a heel tab. Also: These socks are made of organic cotton. Available in S through L. Priced at $16.
3. Encircled’s Wanderer Sleeveless T
The Wanderer Sleeveless T Encircled’s goal is to help women dress fashionably and live minimally. Basic, comfortable pieces that are sustainable is what Encircled does best.
Kristi Soomer, the brand’s founder, sells many essential yoga pieces that are versatile. All of Encircled’s wears are ethically-made in Toronto and composed of sustainable fabrics. And some of the brand’s items are upcycled from the company’s cuttings from the production process.
The Wanderer Sleeveless T is made from a modal blend. So, this piece is lightweight. And the shirt looks great tucked in or out of pants or a skirt — perfect for inside and outside of the yoga studio. Available in XS through XXL. Priced at $23.
4. Body by Yoga: Luxury Cork Yoga Mat
CorkyYogis, a London-based company, sells eco-friendly, sustainable cork yoga mats and yoga accessories. And every purchase made from the company helps support education and employment for human trafficking survivors in North India.
CorkyYogi’s no-slip yoga mats are made of cork that’s harvested from the bark of cork trees. In addition, each mat is flexible, features a rubber bottom, and is 68 x 24 inches and 3mm thick. Priced at $85.86.
5. PACT Organic’s Raceback Lounge Bra
PACT Organic’s pieces are constructed with the Earth’s health in mind.
In addition to using organic cotton to ease the burden on the planet, the company uses organic cotton to improve the health of cotton farmers and factory workers.
The Racerback Bra is 95 percent organic cotton. And the cotton is certified fair trade and made of five percent Elastane. Also: The bra features a double-layer front for added coverage, a super-soft and supportive under-bust elastic, and no-rub elastic binding on its armholes and neck. Sized from XS to XL. Priced at $22.99.
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