Finding eco-friendly sportswear that also performs can be a tricky task indeed. Luckily, we have fitness and health blogger Flora Beverley on hand to help you out. Here Flora takes us through some of her favourite conscious running gear brands.
When I first started getting into fitness, I had no idea that so much of the best fitness gear on the market had a negative impact on the environment. From fabric linked to deforestation, to microfibre release during washing, much of our sportswear has the same impact as any other fast-fashion item. However, multiple brands have proved that it doesn’t have to be this way, utilising innovative fabrics such as ECONYL®, made from recycled plastic waste, to reduce virgin materials necessary for sportswear.
Material, fit and feel are all important when it comes to running gear. Whilst fashion items have some leeway in this, as any runner knows, a pair of leggings that fall down mid-run or feel sticky as soon as they get sweaty are a nightmare. Here are some of my favourite brands that place performance and sustainability at their core, doing what they can to make the world a better place: