Innovative Fabrics for the Future
Our Fabrics
Ethical from the first to last stitch
At dk active, we offer a variety of fabrics to ensure there’s an option for everybody and every body. Since everyone wears their activewear differently, we provide a wide range of fits, styles, and fabrics for you to choose from.
Environmental responsibility is at the core of what we do, and we proudly use multiple types of eco-friendly yarns across our activewear collections, including recycled materials. All of our fabrics are certified to the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, ensuring they are free from harmful substances and safe for both you and the environment and our manufacturers are carefully selected to meet our ethical and environmental standards
On our website and product swing tags, you’ll find icons that highlight the features and benefits of each dk active garment.
Agile Rib
We've introduced a stunning ribbed fabric, Agile Rib, to dk active. Agile Rib is constructed from recycled plastic bottles that have been transformed into yarn and woven into new fabric.
It's designed to be soft, breathable and highly stretchy so it moves with you as you move. It also has moisture wicking properties so it keeps you dry and comfortable no matter how hard you're working out. All agile rib styles are made from 85% recycled content making them eco friendly as well as functional.
This fabric is perfect for anyone who likes to work out or just wants to look good while doing so!
Eco-Textured Nylon
The supportive, yet breathable fabric is perfect for any season. It's supportive without being compressive and has a matte finish for added comfort.
This beautiful fabric has been designed with a special crinkle detail that adds interest to your activewear wardrobe – easily dressed up for work or down for yoga or running errands around town!
dk active's new eco-textured nylon a beautifully luxurious Repreve Yarn derived from recycled water bottles. Eco-Textured is constructed from 88% Recycled Nylon and 12% Spandex.
Eco-Active
Eco-Active will be your new favourite fabric for those high-intensity workouts. Eco-Active is constructed from recycled plastics including plastic water bottles, this is the fabric choice the planet will thank you for. It’s buttery soft, super smooth and luxurious, with enough stretch to allow for all types of movement.
All Eco-Active pieces are made from 77% recycled content making them eco friendly as well as functional. This fabric is quick-drying, breathable and moisture wicking, keeping you dry and comfortable no matter how hard you're working out. This fabric is super soft, UPF 50+ and squat proof.
Green Soul
Made from 100% Regenerated fibre, Green Soul is the choice the planet will thank you for. This fabric is supportive, flattering and above all technical and keeps you feeling supported for those high intensity workouts.
Green Soul is a high-performance fabric with a beautiful textured finish and is constructed from 78% Recycled Nylon and 22% Recycled Elastane. Lightweight, yet compressive and squat proof, it will be your go-to fabric for a sports luxe look.
Eco-Comfort
The supportive, yet breathable and lightweight fabric is perfect working out or hanging out. As its name suggests, Eco-Comfort provides ultimate comfort, no matter what the activity. It's slightly compressive yet stretchy, super soft and has a matte, peached finish, keeping you feeling supported throughout your active practice.
dk active's Eco-Comfort is made from Repreve Yarn derived from recycled water bottles. Eco-Comfort is constructed from 77% Recycled Nylon 23% Spandex
This fabric is quick-drying, breathable and moisture wicking, keeping you dry and comfortable no matter how hard you're working out. This fabric is super soft, UPF 50+ and squat proof.
ECONYL® REGENERATED NYLON
ECONYL® yarn is 100% regenerated nylon fibre made from nylon waste otherwise polluting the earth, such as fishing nets, fabric scraps, carpet flooring and industrial plastic rescued from all over the world.
Our pieces made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon are slightly more lightweight than our Italian Lycra, if your workouts heat up quickly or you’re looking for a warm weather option that's gentle on the environment, our garments developed with fabric made from ECONYL® yarn are for you.
GOTS certified organic cotton
Certified by the world’s leading processing standard for textiles (Global Organic Textile Standard), this fabric is made from organically produced raw materials. It includes strict environmental and social criteria for operations along the entire supply chain. This cotton is soft, breathable and durable, making it the ideal all-rounder for active and everyday wear.
Airfit
Made from 87% recycled content, Airfit fabric is kind to your skin and the planet. This fabric is super lightweight, has maximum stretch for movement and its moisture wicking properties keeps you feeling comfortable and confident.
Dk active’s Airfit fabric is made from 87% Recycled Repreve Polyester and 13% Elastane.
ELIXIR SUPPLEX
With the vision in mind of creating a supplex lycra that was not only buttery soft but also squat proof, we worked closely with our fabric manufacturer for over a year until we were satisfied with the final product.
This fabric is quick-drying, so it's perfect for high intensity workouts or lighter coloured styles.
Although this fabric is lycra, it has a matte finish and feels like cotton. Perfect for everyday wear or comfortable day looks. If you prefer a less intense fit, yet still supportive, this is the fabric for you!
“We care deeply about the consequences of our business behaviors. We’re no strangers to the waste that the fashion industry generates, with tons of offcuts contributing to landfill each year. To help combat this we release one [sustainable] collection per season.”
- Danielle, our founder
dk active
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.
OUR FABRICS
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Elation Crop
Sale price$58.00 NZD
Regular price$83.00 NZD
Flare Pant
Sale price$80.00 NZD
Regular price$114.00 NZD
Form Bike Pant
Sale price$58.00 NZD
Regular price$83.00 NZD
Bonnie Crop
Sale price$58.00 NZD
Regular price$83.00 NZD
Piper Bike Pant
Sale price$58.00 NZD
Regular price$83.00 NZD
Harlow Tight
Sale price$80.00 NZD
Regular price$114.00 NZD
"We are different from many activewear labels, because we understand the everyday woman and the reality of life’s expectations. We understand that not everyone goes to the gym every single day, so we accommodate our range to mix and match to fit it in with everyday life. Whether you’re working out, or hanging out – we’ve got something for you."
Danielle - Founder
The Science of Sustainable Sportswear
Fabric Certifications
As consumers become increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, sustainable fabric certifications have become an important factor in the fashion industry. Listed are the certifications dk active and our supply chain partners hold:
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX
Bluedesign
REPREVE U TRUST
GRS 4.0
Australian Certified Organic
Fairtrade Certified - Organic Cotton
REACH