The Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Yoga Leggings

Calling all the #yogaeverydamnday followers out there! Or even if you’re just a dabbler who likes the serenity of yoga asanas. What type of leggings do you wear when you do yoga? Are you happy with them? We’ve looked into the best sustainable yoga leggings available because, well, I needed a pair, and we also wanted to see what the market was offering. 

Recommended sustainable yoga leggings:

Wolven	From $50	Organic, recycled
Made Trade	From $53	Organic, Fair Trade, recycled, vegan
Girlfriend Collective	From $68	Organic, recycled, inclusive

The good news is that there are loads of brands making eco-friendly yoga leggings. The bad news? You will have to dig a bit to find the best quality ones.

But hey, we’ve done that for you. So sit back, say om, and read on!

 

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Yoga has just exploded in the last decade or so. While it undoubtedly brings a lot of improvement to your physical and mental health, it’s also a key factor in more people getting more bendy. I mean, I’ve been super flexible as a teenager, but I put on a lot of weight in my twenties, and ended up not understanding what was going on with my body. Why couldn’t I bend and twist anymore? Well, it was yoga that came to the rescue (check out my favorite YouTube yoga channels). This gentle practice has held numerous people’s hands and led them to greater health and fitness. I’m one of them, and I cannot recommend yoga enough.

Another thing I cannot recommend enough of? Wearing the right clothing for your yoga practice. This ain’t the time to be adjusting the elastic band or tightening up the drawstrings. Leggings are ideal for yoga, because they stretch along with you and come back into position along with you. The right pair of leggings will let you forget your clothing and focus on your body. They will aid free movement, and relieve you of any discomfort while you let your body stretch to its ideal levels. Bonus? They can be worn for yoga, but also for running, hiking, or just hanging out in your living room.  

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What Is The Best Material To Wear For Yoga?

Conventional yoga wear, like most activewear, is made primarily with polyester and nylon, which are basically forms of plastic. And, unfortunately, the simple act of washing them can cause pollution and other downstream effects on the oceans. Non-biodegradable microplastic fibers are shed from such clothing, and are causing massive damage around the world. 

Instead, look for eco-friendly yoga leggings made of sustainable fabrics that are moisture-wicking and breathable. In the absence of which,  look for second hand / recycled /upcycled clothing. 

Psst: If you currently have synthetic yoga wear, don’t toss them out. Continue to use them until they can no longer be used. But to prevent microfibres from being released during washing, use the Guppyfriend Washing Bag which can filter microfibres and prevent them from flowing into the water system. 

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Women Sustainable Yoga Leggings

In general, when you’re on the lookout for sustainable organic clothing for yoga, look for certifications. But, keep reading – we’ve done all the hard work for you, and shortlisted some epic sustainable yoga brands!

1 // ADAY

ADAY creates high-quality pieces that will last a long, long time. They sources fabrics from Oeko-tex and Bluesign approved factories, and also use recycled fabrics like ECOYNL and post-consumer plastic bottles. 

This pair of Throw & Roll leggings below costs a pretty penny, but is comfortable, flattering, and lasts a long time!

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2 // Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective’s leggings are the highlight – they’re comfortable and fit snug, and made from recycled polyester fabric. Now, you may wonder: will these polyester leggings discard microplactics when washing? Well, they have a portable Wash Bag that prevents exactly that: capture microfibers and keep them from entering water streams. “Because clean clothes shouldn’t equal a dirty ocean.”

These seamless high-rise leggings below are made of a super-soft fabric made from recycled fishing nets.

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3 // Organic Basics

This Danish brand uses top-quality organic cotton and other ecologically friendly fibers for their products. They also use recycled nylon and wool. They make it a point to work with factories that are Oeko-tex- or GOTS-certified (or other reviewed third-party certifications by respected authorities).

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4 // PACT

PACT has been listed in this blog several times for their active wear. PACT sources 100% organic cotton and produces all their items in a Fair Trade Certified factory. They do not use any toxic dyes. One advantage this brand has over the others: it’s much more suited for smaller budgets!

Their organic leggings and tights are the perfect outfit for yoga!

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5 // Patagonia

Patagonia uses organic cotton, Tencel^® and hemp for several of their products. Their leggings, however, use a polyester/spandex blend. Perhaps to make up for that, they use Bluesign® approved fabric and a finished product that’s Fair Trade Certified™ sewn.

Check out their leggings.

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6 // Picture Organic Clothing

Picture designs their products from cradle to grave. They are mindful of the entire life cycle of the product, including recyclability, and proper disposal. They are transparent about the factories they work with, and keep customers updated on the supply chain.

These tech leggings are ideal for colder weather yoga sessions, and are made of recycled polyester and elastane.

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7 // prAna

Prana focuses on yoga and activewear. Their products are made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled wool. They are extremely conscious about their supply chain, and work only with Fair Trade Certified factories. 

Prana has an excellent selection of yoga pants.

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8 // Threads 4 Thought

Another affordable brand that is prioritizing the environment. Threads 4 Thought makes ethical and sustainable activewear from organic cotton, recycled polyester and Lenzing Modal. The brand donates their profits to the International Rescue Committee.

Their ReActive Leggings are activewear made from recycled plastic bottles. Each pair is “made with at least 35 plastic bottles, putting that plastic waste to use and keeping it from polluting our oceans.”

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9 // Vege Threads

Vege Threads has a stunning collection of sustainable yoga apparel made from organic cotton and lycra. Vege Threads’ signature colors are dyed with low toxic dyes in Melbourne, Australia and their indigo and multi-dyed skews are dyed with plant-based dyes in Bali.

The brand’s organic yoga collection, as well as all their other products, are made in Melbourne in an ethical clothing-accredited facility in Australia.

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Men Sustainable Yoga Leggings

Can men wear yoga leggings? Of course, silly! But there are loads of sustainable yoga pants available for the men, as well. You can check out prAna and Patagonia for options, but here are five of the comfiest yoga leggings and pants brands for men:

1 // SoWeFlow

2 // Adidas

3 // Renegade Guru

4 // Yoga Matters

5 // MPG Sport

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Sustainable Yoga Clothing Brands

A long list of other eco-friendly yoga clothing brands for you to check out!

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Sustainable Yoga Clothes Europe

Well, we told you there are so many brands offering sustainable yoga wear. We even went into a rabbit hole of European brands. These are some of our favorites!

1 // Arctic Flamingo | Germany

2 // Mandala | Germany

3 // yogamii | Denmark

4 // SILOU | United Kingdom

5 // Ecoalf | Spain

6 // Hessnatur | Germany

7 // Moonchild | Denmark

8 // Monki | Sweden

9 // Samarali | The Netherlands

10 // Moonah Wear | Finland

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Sustainable Yoga Mat

Ah, we have a whole separate post on the best sustainable yoga mats!

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This post was about sustainable yoga leggings

Imagine the positive impact your choices can have on both your well-being and that of the planet. We hope this post was helpful to zero in on some sexy yoga leggings that offer comfort, style, and sustainability. There are countless sustainable options out there (trust me, we looked!), so the question isn’t whether you will switch to eco-friendly leggings, but how soon. 

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