About Activewear

The most important aspects of activewear should be comfort of movement, styling, and health.  The garment should allow your body to move easily without any binding or irritation.  Activewear should be appealing and help you look your best.  And, your activewear should also contribute to your health and, at the least, should not be made from harmful chemicals or contain toxins.  Although there has been a recent revolution with the growing sales of organic produce, most people have not yet discovered the numerous benefits of organic clothing. Not only is activewear made of organic materials incredibly comfortable, but it is more durable and healthier to wear than its more common counterparts.

What Is Organic Activewear?
Although most people tend to trust clothing made with 100 percent cotton, few of them realize the amount of toxins that cotton is exposed to before it is used to make a garment. Statistically, the production of cotton alone accounts for a quarter of all the insecticides used across the world. When taking into account the quantity of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides used, the 100 percent cotton tag loses quite a bit of its luster and appeal unless it is made from organic cotton.

At LotusOrganics, we have dedicated ourselves to offering shoppers quality and stylish activewear, made only from the highest quality organic materials.  To improve the comfort and stretch, some activewear clothing contains Lycra, a synthetic material that adds stretch and versatility to activewear.  Because Lycra, also known as Spandex, is a synthetic, it can be a problem for people for with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS).  We do offer some activewear containing small amounts of Lycra in order to reach more people with the importance of organic cotton, but we are continually seeking other natural alternatives to Lycra for future activewear fabrics.

When designing our organic activewear, we wanted to make sure that they would remain stylish. In truth, by choosing organic clothing, you lose nothing of comfort and you actually take a major step up in quality. Organic cotton and hemp and more stable than many of their counterparts and create stronger and more durable fabrics than their numerous chemically treated alternatives. They are also incredibly breathable, and therefore better for your skin.

Here are some related products that might be of interest to you:

• Active Short - a stretchy, comfortable short that is perfect for biking, hiking, jogging, volleyball ... any sport of activity where you need to move and not worry if your shorts are keeping up with you.
• Ballet Neck Top - a gorgeous neckline and fitted top that is wonderful for dance and yoga.
• Boot Cut Legging - a stretchy but loose-fitting full-length pant with an elastic waistband.  Great for yoga, exercise, dance or casual wear.
• Capri Legging - comfortable and great looking capris that fall just below the knee.  Wonderful for many activities and occassions.
• City Tank Top - versatile tank top with gently squared front neck and built-in bra top for added support and comport.
• Crop Contour Pant - a favorite crop pant of hemp and organic cotton with a touch of lycra for stretch.  These are soft and dyed in subtle earth clay colors.
• Double Cross Camisole - a camisole top that can go anywhere.  Double spaghetti straps cross-over in the back.  Inside bra for comfort and support.
• Drawstring Pant - this loose fitting organic cotton pant is ideal for yoga, exercise, meditation, or general casual wear.
• Embroidered Bell Bottoms - these bell bottoms look great and feel wonderful.  The embroidered front panel adds a touch of elegance and beauty.
• Embroidered Boat Neck Top - comfortable and classy sleeveless top  that can go from the yoga asanas to on-the-town with style.
• Embroidered Camisole - elegant full embroidered front with inside bra and spaghetti straps.
• Embroidered Jane's Bra Top - perfect for dance, exercise, yoga and even casual wear.
• Embroidered Jane's Tank Top - a favorite tank top with wide straps and a cross-over bodice.
• Harmony Top - long-sleeves and crossover bodice that falls slightly past the waist.
• Hemp Drawstring Pant - these will give you lots of wear and always look terrific.  Drawstring tie is on left side above the pocket.
• Jane's Bra Top - a wide band that won't ride up and crossover design provide comfort, support and great looks.
• Light Drawstring Pant - organic cotton drawstring pant with a slightly flared leg and low-rise waist.
• Lotus Top - simply beautiful and can go anywhere.
• Ming Tee Top - a very popular, long sleeve hemp/organic cotton top with an oriental print on front.
• Ming Vanyasa Pant - hemp / organic cotton pant with elastic waist band.  These will move any way that you need to move.  Comfortable and great colors.
• Organic Cotton Rolldown Pant - a beautiful pant for exercise or casual wear.  The waist can be worn rolled down for a very contemporary look.
• Organic Cotton Sport Shirt - three quarter length raglan sleeves make this top very sporty.
• Organic Cotton Sweat Pant - There probably has never been a more comfortable or better looking sweat pant
• Organic Cotton Sweat Shirt- ...and the sweatshirt top is super soft and warm.
• Roll Top Legging - these roll top leggings are very form fitting and stretchy so you can move any direction with comfort and ease.
• Sheer Tank Top - classic styling and comfort allow you to wear this tank top anywhere.
• Slit Top - three quarter length sleeves and a ballet neck.  This top will move with you and always look great.
• Sport Tank Top - a high-cut neck and racer back design give this tank a unique and athletic look.
• V Neck Tank Top - sleeveless, organic cotton tank top in beautiful low-impact dye colors with contrasting colors on hems.
• Workout Shorts - truly unique shorts because they are actually two shorts-in-one.   A loose outer short over a stretchy, fitted inner short make these shorts comfortable and discreet.
• Yoga Bra Top - the perfect workout bra top for under other tops or for wear by itself.
• Yoga Flair Pants - a cropped, flair leg and stretch waistband for comfort and good looks.
• Zen Top - another of our favorites with a slightly oriental look.
• Zippy Vest - sleeveless zip-up vest that is great for after yoga or exercise class ... or anytime.