3 Ethical Fitness Labels to Sweat In
Workout clothes need to make us feel comfortable and confident. But beyond these aspects, are there any sportswear brands that keep not only you, but also their workers and the environment healthy?
Sport is a key activity in our lives. It improves heart functioning, controls blood sugar, and lowers stress levels.[1] But have you ever wondered about the mental and physical health of workers producing our sports clothes? Unluckily, today there are still labor abuses in fashion supply chains.[2] This is why you, when buying your next activewear, should consider buying from companies that support their communities. Here are our top three choices for all kinds of activities.
Leggings with a purpose
From yoga and running to swimming and surfing, RubyMoon is a versatile, fit-for-purpose sportswear designed for any activity, on land or in water. The brand is proudly an all-female business, empowering women by donating 100% of their net profits as loans for female entrepreneurs in developing countries, through the charity lendwithcare.org. The funds help women launch their own businesses, offering an opportunity for a brighter future and a powerful voice in their communities. Each piece of RubyMoon’s collections is named after the inspiring women entrepreneurs they’ve supported.[3]
You run – they plant
Born in Barcelona, Spain, The Running Republic is a brand specialized in ultra-technical sportswear for runners.[4] The company keeps its supply chain short, leaning on only local suppliers based in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This allows for a better monitoring of the products and the right treatment for workers,[5] as they are covered by European labor laws, the fairest in the world for workers. The Running Republic is also involved in a reforestation project in Ethiopia aimed at fostering the development of local communities. Check out in detail how you can help plant trees here.
Powered by people
Activewear is often derived from petrochemical synthetic fibers that harm the environment – but not Feel Fit. Their signature range of gym and leisure wear are designed to make you feel good about yourself while doing your part to help preserve our planet. Using 100% organic cotton, recycled cotton and ECONYL® nylon made from pre and post consumer waste, Feel Fit thinks about the environment, the materials, suppliers, the process in which the pieces are made, and even to the packaging. Side note, they even have an eco-powered store and gym where 74% of the energy harvested from the workouts is sent back to the local grid![6]
References
[1] “Effect of Sports on General Health”. Manhattan Medical Arts. Available at: https://manhattanmedicalarts.com/blog/effect-of-sports-on-general-health/
[2] “Fashion Brands Failing to Safeguard Supply Chain Workers”. Just Style. Available at: https://www.just-style.com/news/fashion-brands-failing-to-safeguard-supply-chain-workers/
[3] RubyMoon official website. Available at: https://rubymoon.org.uk/impact/
[4] “Sustainable and Ecological Sportswear Brands that are Good for the Planet”. El Bien Social. Available at: https://elbiensocial.org/sustainable-and-ecological-sportswear-brands-that-are-good-for-the-planet/
[5] “Sustainable and Ecological Sportswear Brands that are Good for the Planet”. El Bien Social. Available at: https://elbiensocial.org/sustainable-and-ecological-sportswear-brands-that-are-good-for-the-planet/
[6] Feel Fit official website. Available at: https://myfeelfit.com/pages/our-planet
Author: Naomy Gmyrek
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