About Us | dk active

Our Story

Allow us to Introduce ourselves

dk active is an Australian-born, female-founded, inclusive active and leisurewear brand, blending functionality with sustainable style.

Founded in Brisbane, by Danielle Holden, dk active offers a contemporary approach to eco conscious fashion, focusing on versatility and inclusivity across our range of sizes, from XS to 6XL.

Drawing inspiration from the dynamic Australian lifestyle, our thoughtfully designed pieces merge comfort, innovation, and sustainable practices to create wardrobe staples that empower and inspire.

Each collection evolves with the wearer, ensuring every piece offers both lasting style and a sense of confidence, making dk active the perfect choice for those who value both fashion and function.

Whether you're working out or hanging out, dk active is your go-to destination for stylish, functional, and sustainable active and leisurewear.

OUR FABRICS

Slow fashion means high quality garments built to last and this is what you can expect from your dk active.

Our activewear is made from a carefully selected group of high quality textiles. Our fabrics have an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, meaning they pass the internationally recognised standard deeming them to be free of any toxic chemicals. Recycled content is used throughout all collections.

It checks for carcinogens, azo dyes and other chemical limits in accordance with the European REACH standards. And it’s not just our fabrics - we also utilise OEKO-TEX certified threads, buttons and other accessories.

At dk active, your health and happiness is our priority, so we want you to know what you’re putting on your body.

For every body and everybody

We design mindfully for different bodies and different activities. Everyone moves a different way so our fabrics and design support your individuality. Our samples are put through many tests and on all body shapes.

"I don’t use standard ‘fit models’ as I want to see how the garments fit and feel on varying shapes and sizes which goes with our philosophy – for everybody and every body. I test garments on our team here at the HQ, my friends and my family."

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"I want you to feel empowered to move freely, whether you're working out of hanging out, my goal is to make you feel not only comfortable but truly confident in your dk active"

Danielle - Founder

"[dk active] wears like second skin. The Australian activewear label utilises Lycra, organic bamboo and other recycled materials in the creation of tank tops, leggings and shirts. The stretch technology also ensure[s] that they stay in shape even after several uses."

"Stocking up to a size 24, dk is based in Brisbane and is by far the most comfortable of the activewear I tried. The leggings require no peeling and pulling, they fit me like a glove. When I put them through their paces they moved with my body, provided no resistance and didn't go see through - a win!"

Our future

Everyone can do simple things to make a difference, and every little bit really does count - Stella McCartney

Whilst we undertake every effort to ensure we remain environmentally conscious (and transparent about it) we recognise that the fashion industry has a long way to go. We are constantly on the lookout for new technology, practices or textiles that will further our efforts.

We are determined to continue to grow and improve as a company as we work towards achieving diversity, inclusion and equality within our company and our community.