The Best Local Activewear Brands for 2022

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If comfort and style is what you’re looking for, then Lotus is definitely the one for you. Lotus has garnered a huge following all thanks to their comfortable, stylish, and eye-catching clothing that can be used both in and out of the gym. 

Their pieces and sets are casual enough that no one would bat an eyelash if you wear them to stroll down the mall. While their most popular pieces are their sports bras, tank tops, and leggings, Lotus also has a lineup catering to men and a product line of accessories.

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Looking for a brand that has everything you’ll need in active wear? Lotus is the one that will answer all your needs. When we say everything, we do mean pretty much everything! Lotus’ products range from bottoms, tops, outerwear, swimwear, and even accessories! They offer yoga mats, shoe bags, jump ropes, resistance bands, and the like, making them the one-stop shop for fitness wear. 

One thing that Lotus is famous for its sports bras. Numerous Filipinas have raved about the comfort and fit that their bras offer. It’s not a surprise, given that their bras are made of moisture-wicking fabric, have mesh panels for breathability, a reinforced 6-line stitching for support, and even make use of Lycra for shape retention. Their sports bras are also eye-catching with their bright colors, alluring cutouts, and striking patterns.

While Lotus clearly emphasizes on fitness wear for women, they also have a lineup that caters to men.

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Philippines’ largest retail label Bench is more than its lineup of clothing, bags, accessories, footwear, fragrances, and other lifestyle products. Under its Bench Active line, they offer a variety of fitness wear, ranging from bras, bottoms, sport shorts, tank tops, and even accessories! 

With their Active line, Bench aims to combine sports and leisure clothing into athleisure wear, ideal for use in both the gym and out of it. Their comfy pieces are made of nylon and spandex, assuring active buffs that they’re comfortable wherever, whenever. Bench Active’s range of fitness wear caters to both men and women, and can be easily acquired in any nearby Bench store.

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BEST ECO-FRIENDLY: GROOVE ACTIVEWEAR

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Fast fashion has made a huge negative impact on the environment, which is why we’ve seen an uptick of sustainable clothing brands within the last few years. These eco-friendly businesses aim to reduce waste through ethically and sustainably sourced materials that last a long time.

And that’s exactly what slow fashion brand Groove Activewear does. Made with 78% recycled polyester (around 20-30 recycled water bottles!) and 22% spandex, their moisture-wicking workout sets perfectly walk the line between sustainable and exercise-friendly so you can stay active while also actively protecting the environment.

As for our top pick, we highly recommend their high-waist compressive tights that come in Tomato red, Lemon yellow, and Blueberry blue. The 4-inch waistband and 26-inch inseam ensure you’re at your most comfortable while getting your squats in. Our favorite part? At the back, there’s a waistband pocket where you can store your phone or hair tie. Fashionable and functional!

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Here’s one for all the swim enthusiasts out there! Sassa, a brand under New Barbizon Fashion (NBF), is known for their affordable swimwear — one piece, bikinis, tankinis, rash guards, board shorts  — you name it, Sassa has it. Aside from that though, Sassa also has a wide range of active gear, ranging from bras, capris, shorts, tops, and the like. 

Their active wear pieces are probably the most affordable we’ve seen around, with the price range starting at PHP 250. Their pieces are your value-for-money bestfriends, but Sassa doesn’t skimp on the quality just to be able to sell for affordability. Most of their active clothing make use of polyester and elastane, providing both comfort and style to anyone who wears them.

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Founded in 2019, Malaya is a retail start-up that offers stylish, comfortable, and flexible fitness wear for women. The word “Malaya” means freedom in Filipino, and the brand chose the word as their name to express how they want women to experience freedom in movement. 

With their tagline “Wear Freedom,” Malaya’s lineup consists of yoga wear, gym wear, and even hiking wear. They offer bras, bottoms, and crop tops, all made with polyester, nylon, and spandex for the most comfortable fit during workouts. 

Among their products, their outstanding seller is the Heidi Set, a multi-colored pastel set consisting of a sports bra and leggings made of 80% nylon and 20% spandex. Malaya promises that their products are breathable, stretchable, and moisture-wicking.

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If you’re someone who’s into unique cuts and interesting prints, then Jacked Active may be the fitness wear label for you.

Started in 2017, Jacked Active pieces are unlike any out there in the market. Where else can you find sports bras that have fishnets, or come in strappy two-tones, or tights with alternate cuts?

Inspired by fashion design, Jacked Active promises to give you your most stylish look yet while working out. The brand’s pieces are usually made of nylon and spandex, the most ideal materials for comfort while exercising and even when worn outside.

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Atsui is a label that first started out in catering to Pilates and Yoga enthusiasts before expanding their line for all types of workouts. Established in 2014, co-founder Leslie Silvestre shares that the brand’s name, Atsui, means ‘hot’ in Japanese, and they believe the word encompasses how hot can both mean on trend and how one’s body heats up when working out. 

Atsui’s pieces incorporate invigorating color palettes, prints, and designs. It’s mentioned that their range of fitness outfits can provide support needed in Yoga and Pilates, and in other activities such as crossfit, boxing, and the like. For their exercise wear, Atsui uses airemov, a fabric that’s specially woven in a four-way stretch. It’s also moisture-wicking, allowing its wearers to move as much as they please without worrying about sweat. 

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Fitness apparel label Manly has been around for about 50 years now, but its lineup for women, Womanly, has only been around for about 7. Womanly Manly’s pieces can be found in all sorts of department stores and sport stores everywhere in the nation. But above that, they also have the seal of approval of the Philippine Orthopedic Institute, making them a trustworthy brand when it comes to athletic gear and wear.

Proudly made in the Philippines, Womanly Manly caters to all exercise enthusiasts with dry fit athleisure sets comprising workout bras and leggings, compression shorts made of spandex, and muscle shirts. They also offer a host of accessories that cater to the specific parts of the body such as compression arm sleeves, gloves, back support belts, ankle supports, knee supports, and the like.

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Have an eye for high-waist pieces in pastel colors? Libera Athletics may be the one for you! Newly-launched in 2020, Libera aims to “provide confidence boosters in the form of quality, comfy, and stylish fitness clothes.” Their line-up ranges from bras, to the aforementioned high-waist leggings, to biker shorts, and booty shorts! 

Their sports bras are available in various designs, all made with breathable and lightweight fabric, with Libera noting that they’re designed to make its wearers “move without constraint.” Undoubtedly though, their bestsellers are the high-waisted leggings that come in pleasing pastel colors. Libera promises that their leggings provide the balance between support and comfort, and prevents the dreaded “camel toe” phenomenon

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Founded in 2004, Gametime is a sports apparel that centers on creating premium, quality clothing using high-performance fabrics. Gametime is a family-owned business, with almost everyone in the family being sports-oriented, hence leading to the creation of workout wear and gear focused on helping in enhancing sports performance. 

Gametime aims to promote the positive impact of an active lifestyle throughout their apparel and accessories line. They offer a huge variety of fitness wear made with CoolTech, polyester, spandex, ranging from bras, tanks, outerwear, tights, trousers, shorts, rash guards, and such for women. 

It also has a range dedicated to men, offering apparel in the form of compression wear, hoodies, sweatshirts, shorts, joggers, and more. Aside from sportswear clothing, Gametime also has a range of sports accessories, perfect for athletes.

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This is one brand where you can literally say you’re wearing your Pinoy pride. If you’re someone who wants to show off their Pinoy pride while working out, then Ahon might just have the right exercise gear for you. Ahon offers a host of products with designs that take root in Philippine culture, such as colors of the Philippine flag, indigenous patterns, and baybayin. 

Ahon began with offering gaiters as its primary product but soon evolved into specializing in clothing and gear. Their sportswear ranges from shirts, socks, jerseys, hoodies, singlets, and the like. Apart from clothing, Ahon is greatly known for their mountaineering and cycling gear. You’ll also find eye-catching visors and bandanas in their store.

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