Our Favourite Ethical Yoga-Wear Brands
Being socially and environmentally mindful in our everyday practices is really what yoga is all about.
There are so many amazing brands out there that share our core values: working towards transparency, sustainability and fair trade. So, for your reading pleasure, we've compiled a list of some our faves here:
Sneakers
VEJA
Made in Brazil these styling vegan sneakers are made from organic cotton, natural rubber and recycled plastic bottles. Who said you had to sacrifice style to be ethical?
ALL BIRDS
These versatile sneakers are crafted from zq-certified merino wool, which means they meet stringent standards of sustainable farming and animal welfare - yay! Not only that, these babies are shipped out in boxes that require 40% less materials than traditional packaging (it's the little things!). And, there's more, these guys have big hearts partnering with soles4souls, providing footwear for those in need .Oh, and they come out with new ranges of the most amazing colours! I'm digging the new lemon option!
Fun fact: merino wool requires 60% less energy to produce than typical synthetic materials used in shoes; and castor beans are an incredibly sustainable source for the green polyurethane used in our insoles.
RADICAL YES
Ok, they're not technically "sneakers"... But they're super comfy and how cool will you look showing up to class in these babies! Why we love radical yes, apart from the fact that Kerryn the owner, is an absolute wonder woman! For starters, their soles are made from plant based rubber, they use non-animal glues and avoid plastics and synthetics in their upper shoe materials and packaging! Plus, they're affiliated with an amazing organisation "women in need", so if you take you're pre-loved radical yes toe-tappers into store, they will pass them on and give you a gift voucher to go towards your next pair! How sweet is that!
Yoga Mats
YIN YOGA MATS
Yin Yoga Mats are some of the prettiest on the market, the only problem is deciding which design is your fave! These mats are manufactured from recycled tree rubber, free from PVC, silicone, and phthalates. Plus (we see an exciting theme here), they ship without plastic.
Apparel
VEGE THREADS
Made in Australia using eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton which is grown in controlled settings with no pesticides, herbicides, or other chemicals. These guys are certified by ethical clothing australia which is a big deal!
ALAS THE LABEL
The Alas activewear range is made from recycled pet fabric and gots (global organic textile standard) certified organic cotton, in fair labour, sweatshop-free factories. Their commitment to transparency and constantly searching for ways to reduce our impact on the environment is inspiring...Not to mention their gorgeous pieces! Check out their website for a detailed listing of their production processes
NAGNATA
Not only is Nagnata's new movement knitwear collection striking and unique, it is also made from certified organic cotton employing sustainable knitting techniques, which eliminates any yarn wastage from the production process. With a focus on quality, longevity and sustainability, you can't go wrong with these directional pieces!
If you know of any other amazingly sustainable, ethical or environmental yoga brands please share in the comment section below! Namaste yogis x