Best of British Activewear Brands and Sports Equipment Made in Britain
Athleisure - clothing that takes you from the gym to the street - is on the rise. But which activewear brands are making it in the UK? Here's our guide to activewear that's made in Britain.
Whether you're looking to start a new sport or get yourself to the gym, deciding what clothes to wear can make or break a workout. Athleisure should make you feel your best even when you get your sweat on. So which activewear brands are making in the UK? Find out below...
Activewear Brands
Peper Harow
Get fit in comfort and sustainable style with these luxury organic cotton sport socks from Peper Harow. With a cushioned sole and ribbed arch, these socks offer unparalleled support no matter the sport.
Colourways Textiles
Specialising in the manufacture of premium T-Shirts, Sweatshirt and polo Shirts for luxury brands, Colourways Textiles provide bespoke athleisure garments. Whether you're looking for something personalised for your sports team or to wear whilst at the gym.
Contrado
Get ready to work up a sweat with custom activewear from Contrado. Their high-quality sports clothing is made in the heart of the UK, using only the best materials and craftsmanship.
Whether you're hitting the gym or the track, our custom tracksuits are the perfect choice for athletes of all levels. With a range of styles, including jackets, pants, and more, you can design your own tracksuit bottoms and top to suit your unique style and performance needs.
Lola Starr
Lola Starr is an activewear brand offering a premium range of Athleisure wear made from ocean waste. Designed for both adults and children, the collection gives you support and fabric coverage in the areas you need it most making the pieces an ideal choice for all workout activities or leisure.
Usual Objections
A sustainable swimwear brand based in Hackney, Usual Objections use recycled fabrics to make the most ethical swimwear in the UK.
A Star
A Star specialises in leotards for gymnastics, trampolining and dance. They have a specialist team in the UK that designs and hand-makes all of their leotards, shorts, crop tops, leggings, and tracksuits. A Star are proud to be a major UK-based sportswear supplier for so many different sports.
Soma Sportswear
Sustainable athleisure brand Soma Sportswear launched in December 2021 after developing a unique fabric made from renewable raw beech tree pulp and silver. This means the garments are naturally anti-odour and anti-bacterial making them the perfect option for all your activewear needs.
Toffs
TOFFS is the destination for classic retro football and rugby kits that recreate the most iconic vintage shirt designs. All of their replica football and rugby shirts are manufactured by hand at their factory at Gateshead since 1990.
Walsh
Since 1961 Norman Walsh UK have been making performance, casual, fell running, footwear. They are the only British-owned and manufactured sports footwear brand left in the UK.
Gossypium
Voted the top ethical sportswear brand by Ethical Consumer, Gossypium have been producing British-made yoga and activewear from organic cotton since 1998.
Sports Equipment made in Britain
Active Hands
Aiming to help people achieve more active and inclusive lives, Active Hands manufacture high-quality disability gripping aids for those with disabilities affecting their grip such as Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke and Cerebral Palsy.
