SUSTAINABLE SPORTSWEAR

Five of the most ethical activewear brands

BAM

Bamboo-based clothing specialist that uses the planet’s fastest-growing crop to create its performance fabric. The natural nature of the raw materials used in its gym and running clothing means they will eventually biodegrade. It also absorbs moisture from sweat when worn, preventing the buildup of body odour and keeping you fresher for longer. bambooclothing.co.uk

Gym King

The gym and leisurewear-focused brand has its own ‘sustainable’ collection, featuring 100% organic cotton t-shirts and fleece hoodies and joggers made of up to 40% recycled fleece. It has ambitious short-term goals too, including a drive to only use organic cotton, 100% recycled packaging and labels, and a circular production flow. thegymking.com

Gymshark

The Birmingham-based, globally-worn manufacturer has set out an ambitious stall, including reducing the water (30%) and carbon (50%) footprint of new products by 2030 from its 2019 baseline, and using 100% recycled polyester by 2025. Its attention has also focused on using circular designs, making it easier to reuse and recycle garments once worn out. gymshark.com

Patagonia

One for the outdoorsy types, the American company has a whole host of sustainability initiatives, from donating profits and 1% of each sale to climatefocused charities to providing tips on how to repair and recycle their pieces. It has been leading the way for almost four decades too, showing sustainability is part of the company’s DNA. patagonia.com

Uyn

This Italian-based manufacturer is proving you can have your cake and eat it, using biotechnology to create technical performance-focused fibres from organic, natural materials. Its extensive range covers all pursuits, meaning there will be a garment to meet your requirements. uynsports.com