GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE LEGGINGS PLUS

Made from 25 recycled plastic bottles using eco-friendly dyes. Girlfriend collective donates a portion of their net proceeds to the Black Lives Matter movement (The Loveland Foundation, The Okra Project, and the NAACP Legal & Defense Fund) Made responsibly in Taiwan, in an SA8000 certified factory that guarantees safe working conditions, no child labour and the worker's right to unionise. girlfriend collective pants have a very compressive fit and therefore you may want to order one size larger than usual. The leggings are at a 7/8 length with an inseam of 60 centimeter. If you would like to order a size we don't have in our assortment please contact us and we will help. Girlfriend collective offers sizes from XXS - XXXXXXL. The first girlfriend collective product of all and also their number one bestseller is made of 25 recycled water bottles and suitable for any type of workout, high-impact or extreme couching. They will stay in place while making you shine in this yellow colourway! The leggings also sport thick seams along the crotch and sides, areas that often suffer embarrassing rips when squatting.Do you know that feeling when your tights are slowly sliding down during your run? Not with these tights. They are made with a “recycled high-stretch fabrication” that features a “4-way stretch” suited for an active lifestyle. On first wear, Girlfriend Collective’s Compressive High-Rise Leggings feel as if they could withstand an active fitness routine. There’s nothing more uncomfortable than leggings that sag around the waist or roll down when you’re on a particularly fast sprint. Performance of Girlfriend Collective leggings The Compressive High-Rise Leggings come in nine hues and I opted for the plum shade. I appreciate that Girlfriend Collective doesn’t fear color. With its colorful branding and fresh-faced models, the American brand is aimed at millennial women in their 20s and 30s, which could feel alienating for some demographics. Girlfriend Collective knows their audience. They are a snug fit, giving a supported suction feeling across the stomach and thighs.Ī post shared by Girlfriend Collective (opens in new tab)Ī photo posted by on Style of Girlfriend Collective leggings True to its name, the compressive high-rise leggings are, well, compressive. Yet, while the material is tough to pull on, they don’t feel tough to wear-the fabric is soft and breathable. It reminded me of trying to get into a wetsuit, as in there’s a lot of tugging.

It’s a thick material that I did have a little difficulty getting into.

GIRLFRIEND COLLECTIVE LEGGINGS PLUS

The long length of these leggings is a huge plus for me but not necessarily suited for a woman of average height. Now, for clarity, I’m 5 foot 10 inches, and these leggings fit me to the ankle. The leggings are true to size and don’t feel like vanity sizing but more like 'reality sizing' and I didn’t have to worry about sizing up or down. Thankfully, Girlfriend Collective’s sizes go up to a 6XL.Īs a UK size 10 (about a US 6), I decided on the small bottoms. Mainstream fashion isn’t often size-inclusive, which is a common criticism for many sustainable fashion brands across the board. Size range and fit of Girlfriend Collective leggings The brand says the factory guarantees fair wages, safe and healthy conditions, and zero forced or child labor. Interestingly, Girlfriend Collective doesn’t use American manufacturers and instead uses a 'certified factory' in Hanoi, Vietnam. They also use ethical dip dyes to give the leggings their bold colors. The Girlfriend Collective Compressive High-Rise Leggings in particular utilize “up to 25 plastic water bottles” per item. So far they’ve recycled 4,482,875 bottles and saved 3,811,434 CO2 emissions-now those are some figures to be proud of.

The brand really takes the saying “one man (or woman’s) trash is another man’s treasure” to heart and makes activewear out of recycled materials including fishing nets and water bottles.

While the brand still uses plastic, Girlfriend Collective repurposes materials that would otherwise clog landfills and pollute the earth. The majority of mainstream sportswear is made from plastic-derived fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and Lycra. Sustainability of Girlfriend Collective leggings

Girlfriend collective leggings