Yoga Democracy:
Made By Free Range People
As a yoga and barre teacher (as well as practictioner), I am always on the lookout for lines that are aligned with my mission of transitioning my closet to recycled, upcycled, ethically made or consignment/thrift bought clothing. I really believe if more and more people start doing that,the more main stream designers will transition and it will become more affordable. This is something I wholeheartedly support, with the impact of fast fashion on our environment being devastating. It is especially hard to find ethically made athletic wear,but it looks like there has been an uptick in these types of brands.
I recently discovered Yoga Democracy and absolutely love them! They are so light,feel so good on the body,move well,and have great sweat wicking(and believe me I’m one to sweat)! Not only that,but they have super cute patterns, colors,and yes they are environmentally friendly!
They actually make their apparel with recycled fabrics,all made in house at the Yoga Democracy warehouse in Arizona with low water impact. The recycled polyester is dyed using a waterless transfer process and all paper used in this process is recycled after! It makes me happy knowing this and I hope it does you too! In these photos,I’m wearing a new pattern called Nightfall. Also wearing an organic cotton tank top by LVR Fashion as well as organic cotton sports bra by Athleta (yes,they have an organic line!). Check out YD’s website now for a flash sale, you have one day left!!
Regarding Fair Wages and Prices: “No one at Yoga Democracy makes anything as low as even American minimum wage. Whatever level the Arizona or federal government sets the minimum wage to be, we’ll beat it by a good margin. Despite this, our prices are on average 20-25% less than those of other premium sportswear companies.”
Regarding sustainability: “And there is one other fact to consider. This nylon is helping to clean up the world’s ocean and landfills. Much of the material that goes into our recycled nylon comes from discarded fishing nets.”
“We are always on the look-out for fabrics we think meet our standards of sustainability and quality. We think recycled fibers represent the best way to reduce the impact of textile production in the active workspace.”
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