Five Eco-Friendly and Organic Workout Clothing Options

For some people the challenge that comes with pushing your body to new limits brings about a new appreciation for life and for the environment. When this happens, acquiring eco-friendly workout clothes is a logical step to take in improving not only your life but the life of the planet. Here are five wonderful items:

Nike Premium Basic Organic Full-Zip

At Zappos.com you can pick up a Nike fleece jacket for women that is made out of 100% organic cotton. This jacket is also 100% comfy and a reasonable purchase at $64.00. Many workout items that are not ecofriendly retail within that range.

Stretch Organic Yoga Pants

Whether you are ready for your next yoga session or just want a comfy pair of pants to wear around the house, the Stretch Organic Pants available at shop.theanimalrescuesite.com are just the ticket. These pants are, again, made of 96% organic cotton (4% Lycra) and are "made at a non-profit employment program in the Tamil Nadu region of India"¹ according to the product web-site. At $28.00, they are quite the conscious friendly bargain

Green Apple Active Bamboo Organic Cotton Fitted Yoga Flare Pants

To add a little extra pizzazz to your yoga workout, choose a pair of yoga flare pants. Theorganiccompany.com carries a pair in both charcoal and black for $44.00. Material breakdown: 60%certified organic bamboo/26% certified organic cotton/14% spandex. These pants are almost the Lululemons of organic.

Men's Organic Cotton Side-Pocket Pant Yoga Strength

All of the men out there who are looking for an organic exercise option can find refuge in the men's organic cotton side-pocket pant from yesitsorganic.com. This $61.99 pant is available in both black and chocolate shades. The pants are 93% Certified Organic Cotton (7% Lycra). An added bonus is that they are made in the USA.

Patagonia Women's Hotline Top

Zappos.com sells the women's hotline top by Patagonia for $44.95. This top has a bold floral pattern and is made of 90% organic cotton and 10% spandex. It contains a built-in bra making it the perfect top for many forms of aerobics, as well as yoga and Pilates.

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¹https://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/item.do?itemId=34568&siteId=310&origin=ARS_GOOGLEBASE_ADGROUP_Oct17. 20 September 2009.