With sunshine filled days and a passion for the outdoors it’s only natural Australia has some great activewear brands. From stylish surf-wear to streetwear inspired styles there is a brand to suit all styles. Here are 5 of the best Australian activewear brands.
P.E. Nation
Launching in 2016 by ex-Sass & Bide duo Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning this Sydney based brand mixes streetwear with sportswear. Winners of the National Designer Award 2018, P.E. nation create high-quality activewear for women who lead busy lives taking them from the studio to street. Team the dust off leggings in blue, code breaker tank top and the heads up sweater for the ultimate head to toe look.
THE UPSIDE
Launching in 2014 by former model and yogi, Jodhi Meares, The Upside is now a global activewear powerhouse. Making its mark on the athleisure industry, celebrities including Candice Swanepoel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Karlie Kloss and Jourdan Dunn have been seen wearing it. Signature styles include the SID crew-neck sweatshirt, issy performance tank and Andie bra top which all have the recognisable arrow logo.
Nimble
Bondi based friends Vera Yan and Katia Santilli launched Nimble in 2014 for everyday athletes. Their COMPRESSLITE™ fabric uses plastic bottles and $1 from each online sale goes to charity to help empower women globally. Signature styles include the moto mesh leggings and new styles are released each month.
Salt Gypsy
Danny Clayton has built up Salt Gypsy with a mantra that ‘women can do anything’. This Byron Bay based surf brand is not only kind to humans they are doing their bit for the planet. R-certified their ECONYL® yarn is made from discarded fishlines, textiles. Their cropped rash vests and high waist bottoms keep the surf girls of australia in style.
Jagged
Ex AFL (australian football league) football players Chris Judd and Steven Greene took over JAGGED in 2013 and turned it into one of Australia’s best loved activewear brands. With a real focus on the fabrics expect compression leggings, sports shorts and cami tops that will keep you comfortable and supported as you work out.
