Best Activewear Brands in Australia

When you find activewear that you love, it becomes impossible to take it off! Your favourite pair of leggings are worn to the gym and everywhere in between.

Nowadays, the lines  between fashion and activewear have been blurred - athleisure has become it's own bona fide category and it stands for more than just exercise clothing. This is why the best activewear brands are the ones that are able to find the perfect blend of style AND performance.

Thanks to the rise of sustainable innovation in the fashion industry, brands are choosing to take a more eco-friendly approach. For example, Econyl is a popular activewear material and this is made from regenerated nylon - such as recycled fishing nets and carpet. Econyl's properties are nearly identical to virgin nylon and it's also very popular in the swimwear industry.

Being the sporty nation that we are, Australia is blessed with an abundance of local and international athleisure labels. It can hard knowing where to start... so here are the top five Australian activewear brands that you needed to know YESTERDAY!

What Makes Sustainable Activewear Special?

Sustainable activewear means more than just a piece of fabric that you wear at the gym - it's an extension of your values and identity. We all love wearing our activewear way, way too much, but this shouldn't come at the expense of our planet.

Sustainable and ethical activewear is often used as an umbrella term to cover strategies like using recycled fabrics, off-setting emissions, ethical production and an overall effort to minimise their carbon footprint. No brand is perfect, but each of the brands below are committed to designing activewear with the greatest social impact.

1. Pinky & Kamal

Based in Melbourne, Pinky & Kamal helps the modern active woman create timeless outfits that can be worn beyond the yoga studio. Inspired by the yogie lifestyle, the brand believes that we all have the responsibility to create, buy and live consciously.

Every piece is designed to be timeless and made with organic fibres that are kind to Mother Earth. We're biased as we've been working with this brand for over three years, but it's a growing secret with our customers that Pinky & Kamal is one of the best women's activewear brands on the market.

Discover their conscious range of leggings, tops, knitwear, shorts and a whole lot more today!

2. Active Apostle

Remember when we mentioned Econyl? Well, this is how good recycled activewear can look thanks to Active Apostle!

With options for both men and women, Active Apostle is fast becoming a popular choice for athletes who love to wear lightweight and flexible fabrics during their workouts. All of their products are ethically made in Bali and their factory participates in the #whomademyclothes campaigns.

Check out Active Apostle and add a new staple to your activewear wardrobe!

3. The Ten Active

Activewear is for everyone and we adore The Ten Active's range of maternity activewear! Each piece is functional and designed to grow with your body, as well as being complimented by a bespoke and beautiful design.

Comfort and support is everything - so focus on activewear that is made for your specific needs. Every product is designed in Brisbane by a mum of three who lives in her activewear. When you try on the leggings or one of their sport bras, you will see how such attention to detail can only be created by a mother.

You can still live in your activewear during pregnancy. Discover cleverly made leggings, tanks, sports bras and tops now! 

4. MAD Active

MAD Active is one of the newer kids on the block, but they are led by two audacious female entrepreneurs who won't stop until every Aussie is wearing MAD Active! Based out of Melbourne, they want to make sustainable activewear more accessible by making it more affordable.

Their beautiful range is made from both recycled plastic bottles and recycled polyester. The fashion industry has a ginormous waste problem - so every piece of activewear from MAD Active helps keep plastic out of our landfills. The best activewear doesn't have to be expensive and this brand is committed to making their products as affordable as possible.

They may be a small team, but their visions are big and their hearts are even bigger! Shop their range of crops, leggings, shorts and loungewear today.

5. WPN

WPN stands for ethical activewear with a conscience. Every product is proudly made in a WRAP certified factory - which verifies that the factory follows all laws, workers are treated fairly and commitment to minimising their environmental impact. These are basic human rights that we can take for granted here in Australia.

This brand is perfect for men who love technical sportswear that effortlessly transitions to everyday life - wear it to the gym or out for a coffee. Prepare for anything life throws at you with WPN's collection of men's activewear!

Finishing Up

Five amazing brands all serving five different niches of the market. We firmly believe that these are some of the best activewear brands that you will find in Australia.

Some other notable exclusions for the best activewear in Australia are Treball Active, Sora and Remi Lane!

Which new activewear brand will you be shopping today?