The best activewear brands are about high performance, style, and comfort—taking you from pilates to brunch and back again. There’s no denying it now—activewear is a staple in any modern wardrobe.
Fuss-free, easy, and cool, activewear is denim’s more comfortable sibling and the good news is, there are stacks of brands playing the field these days, giving you ample opportunity to make that whole tights-and-a-crop look all your own. So, whether you’re looking to sweat stylishly, run further and faster, beat your PB at the gym, or tick off weekend errands in comfort, keep scrolling for Urban List's picks of the best activewear brands you need to add to your collection in 2024.
Urban List's Top Picks
- Best Brand For Winter, Jaggad
- Best Sustainable Brand, Nimble Activewear
- Best Brand For The Gym, Stax
- Best Brand For Colours, Girlfriend Collective
- Best Brand For Running, Tracksmith
- Best Brand For Yoga, Lululemon
- Best Fashion Forward Brand, Alo Yoga
- Best Affordable Brand, Cotton On Body
- Best For Training & Basketball, Under Armour
The Best Activewear Brands To Shop In 2024
Best Brand For Winter Jaggad
Founded in 2013, Jaggad is dedicated to supporting and motivating individuals on their path to achieving their best life, with garments designed to work hard and look good. By collaborating with athletes, Jaggad ensures that every product is rooted in real athletic DNA, offering products that combine durability and superior performance with the brand's signature contemporary sports heritage aesthetic.
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- Price range: $39 - $249
- Available in sizes XS-3XL
- Best seller: The Essential Mid Line Puffer Jacket
Best Sustainable Brand Nimble Activewear
Nimble Activewear is an Aussie brand making waves for its sustainable active threads. They’re super comfortable and their designs are bang on trend, so be warned you might just need to buy one in every colour once you’ve slipped these beauties on.
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- Price range: $39 - $229
- Available in sizes XXS-XL
- Best seller: In Motion Cropped Flare Pant
Best Brand For The Gym Stax
Stax might just be the active brand of the moment right now, so if you’ve managed to get your hands on a pair of these on-trend seamless designs we’re jealous. High quality, must-have colours and supreme fits in inclusive sizes—it’s not hard to see why these sell out.
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- Price range: $39 - $159
- Available in sizes XXS-4XL
- Best seller: Full Length Tights Nandex™ Original
Best Brand For Colours Girlfriend Collective
Ethically made activewear gets a major tick from us. That’s why we’re huge fans of Girlfriend Collective, who make their stunning activewear pieces out of recycled materials. Their minimal tonal designs are such a vibe and we honestly want a set in every colour. As they say, trash looks miles better on you than it does on destroying the planet.
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- Price range: $36 - $148
- Available in sizes XXS-6XL
- Best seller: The Compressive Pocket legging
Best Brand For Yoga Lululemon
For over 23 years Lululemon has been absolutely killing it in providing the best yoga clothes and activewear around the globe. Lululemon leggings are pricey but trust us, they’ll be on high rotation for years—there is a reason they are consistently voted number one. Also hot tip: they really back their products so if they don’t stand up to the task—i.e. you notice any rips or breaks—you can bring them back and they’ll give you a new pair.
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- Price range: $59 - $489
- Available in sizes XXXS-4XL
- Best seller: Define Jacket Nulu
Best Brand For Running Tracksmith
An indie running brand, Tracksmith was designed with a deeply preppy aesthetic in mind. Their gear will not only make you feel great on every run thanks to the thoughtfully designed products, but will ensure you look the part too.
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- Price range: $87 - $700
- Available in sizes XS-XL
- Best seller: The Allston Shorts
Best Fashion Forward Brand Alo Yoga
Despite the name, Alo Yoga doesn’t just specialise in yoga pants. You can find activewear for both men and women, whether that be for cardio, barre, pilates or running. The price might seem steep but trust us, the quality is insane and we’re in love with all the cute styles, available in eye-catching prints and colours.
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- Price range: $65 - $1000+
- Available in sizes XSS-2XL
- Best seller: The Accolade Sweatpant
Best Affordable Brand Cotton On Body
We can’t go to Cotton On’s site without stocking up on a few of their activewear goods. They’re so cheap, but surprisingly long-lasting, which is great because they have a massive range of cuts in some seriously adorable colours and prints so we might just have to buy them all.
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- Price range: $24 - $80
- Available in sizes XXS-5XL
- Best seller: Ultra Soft Fitted Long Sleeve Top
Best For Training and Basketball Under Armour
You’ll see some of the best athletes in the world repping Under Armour, so you know their goods can stand up to the toughest tasks. No matter your sport or training of choice, their no-fuss designs have you covered, and better yet these pieces are all super affordable.
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- Price range: $35 - $180
- Available in sizes XSS-3X
- Best seller: Women's UA Play Up 3.0 Shorts
Nike
Think sportswear, and Nike is bound to be one of the first brands that comes to mind, and for good reason—they’ve been at the forefront of activewear for decades and are the go-to for athletes around the world. You’ll be pretty much in the same league as Aussie Athletes Sam Kerr, Tayla Harris and Ben Simmons just by getting kitted out in Nike, right?
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- Price range: $50 - $620
- Available in sizes XS-XXL
- Best seller: Nike Go Firm-Support Leggings With Pockets
The Upside
When thinking of women’s athleisure, you should be thinking of The Upside. Yes, it’s high quality and looks great but we also love that their stuff is made with sustainability in mind, using organic cotton and recycled materials. Plus, with every transaction a dollar is donated to the Cambodian Children’s trust.
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- Price range: $69 - $399
- Available in sizes XXS-XXL
- Best seller: The Muscle Tank
Adidas
Another classic and iconic activewear brand is Adidas. With their high-quality and stylish pieces, ranging from runners to jumpers, you’ll be ready to conquer the court (or whatever other sport you do).
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- Price range: $45 - $360
- Available in sizes XXS-XL
- Best seller: The Adizero Essentials Full-Length Leggings
P.E Nation
Created in Sydney by fashion legends Pip Edwards and Claire Tregoning, P.E Nation combines the premium functionality of activewear with the style and flair of streetwear—so rest assured you’ll look like a total badass while feeling 100% supported when you’re smashing out a bajillion burpees.
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- Price range: $59 - $499
- Available in sizes XXS-3XL
- Best seller: The Moneyball Tee
LNDR
Made with cutting-edge technology and a self-professed attitude towards quality and fit, the activewear experts at LNDR pour time and consideration into every garment. The dedication to quality can be seen in the fact that it can take up to 20 times longer to knit LNDR seamless leggings, for instance, compared to other brands.
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- Price range: $79 - $189
- Available in sizes XS-XL
- Best seller: The Chisel 7/8 Legging
Free People Movement
The activewear dedicated line from fashion retailer Free People, Movement is all about celebrating and encouraging an active lifestyle. With a unique selection of products on offer, the range has everything from hiking specific gear to yoga and running essentials covered.
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- Price range: $30 - $678
- Available in sizes XS-XL
- Best seller: The Righteous Runsie
dk active
From Brisbane, dk active is the size-inclusive, ethical activewear brand that is manufactured locally using solar power. The brand is deeply invested in circular fashion working with Textile Recyclers to minimize waste across the board and pieces are made using recycled materials. As well as all their planet-friendly cred, dk active makes seriously good tights, bike shorts, and crops that will go the distance with you.
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- Price range: $60 - $149
- Available in sizes XS-6XL
- Best seller: Say Something Crop
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