2 days into the second national lockdown. Very sadly, it’s not quite the ideal weather to take up cycling, or many other outdoor activities, for that matter. But If you’ve decided to incorporate some more movement to help break up the day, and are looking for some new workout gear, you’re in luck! For those indoor workouts that make us feel a little more alive, and the walks that help to break up the day, here are some size-inclusive activewear brands. Cute, well-fitting activewear….rather tempting, no?
TALA
A UK based, woman-owned brand that prides itself on being sustainable, affordable, inclusive and transparent. TALA is everything modern fashion retail should be, and continue to be on a mission to create 100% recycled or upcycled pieces. Find fashionable activewear pieces in sizes ranging from XS to XL.
FIT ACTIVATOR
This black-owned, UK based fitness brand is a one-stop shop for simple, stylish and functional workout gear. With affordable prices and a wide range of sizes available (from size XS to 3XL) accessibility is unlikely to be a problem. Fit activator also donate 10% of their profits to the Feed Hope initiative
GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE
All your essential workout clothing pieces presented in (mostly) muted shades. Understated, high quality activewear made from recycled materials, dyed using a responsible process and packaged in recyclable material. A brand that ticks all the boxes. Available from size XXS to 6XL.
(Thanks Ananya!)
GLAMOURINA
A black owned brand which seeks to motivate women of colour to remain active. Their designs are a thoughtful combination of colour with African-inspired patterns, to create activewear that celebrates African heritage and culture. Avalable in sizes XS to 3XL.
Mimi Kini
Mimi Kini activewear come in various patterns or gorgeous pastel shades, packaged in biodegradable garment bags. The wide array of sizes (XS to 6XL) available reflect the brand’s ethos: that health and wellness is not determined by size. With materials made from recycled items, and 5% of their profits donated to the Global Women’s project, this one’s worth checking out.
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