{"id":11535,"date":"2022-06-17T10:19:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T15:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/activewear-7-brands-to-consider-for-outdoor-activities\/"},"modified":"2023-05-23T08:28:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:28:12","slug":"activewear-7-brands-to-consider-for-outdoor-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/blog\/activewear-7-brands-to-consider-for-outdoor-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activewear: 7 brands to Consider for Outdoor Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you’re a road or trail runner, hiker, climber, skier, or work out outdoors or at the gym, count on these functional activewear brands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12975,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[247,250,228],"tags":[376,377,378,379,380,381,382,383,384,385,386],"class_list":["post-11535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-clothing","category-sportswear","category-brands","tag-activewear","tag-craft-2","tag-kids-clothing","tag-mens-clothing","tag-new-balance-2","tag-odlo-2","tag-smartwool-2","tag-sportswear","tag-the-north-face","tag-under-armour-2","tag-vuori-2"],"acf":{"post_flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"If you're a road or trail runner, hiker, climber, skier, or work out outdoors or at the gym, count on these functional activewear brands.<\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content_anchors_list","anchors_section_title":"In this article, you will learn more about:"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":false,"anchor_link_text":"","text_content":"

[stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/men\/clothing\/sportswear\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Men's activewear[\/stag_button] [stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/women\/clothing\/sportswear\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Women's activewear[\/stag_button] [stag_button url=\"https:\/\/www.sail.ca\/en\/kids\/clothing\/sportswear\" style=\"black\" size=\"medium\" type=\"normal\" target=\"_blank\" icon=\"\" icon_order=\"before\"]Kids' activewear[\/stag_button]<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The different functions of activewear","text_content":"

The different functions of activewear<\/h2>\r\nSportswear, or athletic wear, is designed to follow you in your outdoor activities and sports such as running<\/a>, biking<\/a>, cross-country skiing<\/a>, hiking<\/a>, etc.\r\n\r\nNormally, this type of clothing should include certain features to give you freedom of movement and peace of mind while you are active.\r\n
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  1. Fit and comfort<\/b>: The garment should fit your body well, without being too tight or too loose. The fabric should be comfortable and should not generate too much friction with your skin, otherwise you could suffer from skin irritation.\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Breathability<\/b>: the garment must wick sweat and moisture efficiently.\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Stretch<\/b>: the garment must be sufficiently stretchy so that you can perform your movements without restriction.\r\n<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
  4. Practicality<\/b>: the garment must fulfill its mission. For example, cycling shorts should be properly padded to absorb shock, merino wool underwear should keep you warm while wicking moisture, etc.<\/li>\r\n \t
  5. Style<\/b>: The garment must be designed so that you can go from green spaces to the city, and from the gym to work, without looking too out-of-place. Activewear is also a great choice for weekends at the cottage or camping.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Key activewear and fabrics to consider","text_content":"

    Key activewear and fabrics to consider<\/h2>\r\nEvery sport and activity requires specific clothing to perform well.\r\n\r\nHowever, here are some key pieces to add to your wardrobe to make your outdoor activities more enjoyable, excluding shoes. From top to bottom:\r\n
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    1. A hat or cap, to protect your head and face from the sun<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. A sports bra, for women<\/li>\r\n \t
    3. A base layer<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t
    4. A t-shirt or camisole<\/li>\r\n \t
    5. A vest or long-sleeved top<\/li>\r\n \t
    6. Sport shorts<\/li>\r\n \t
    7. Sports pants or leggings<\/li>\r\n \t
    8. Socks<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nTarget clothing made of polyester<\/a>, ideally recycled, or merino wool<\/a>, as they offer breathability, durability and natural antibacterial properties (for wool). Learn more about the right clothes to wear on spring hikes by reading this article.<\/a>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"The athleisure trend","text_content":"

      The athleisure trend<\/h2>\r\nThe athleisure trend, popularized in the early 2000s, is a fusion of the words \u201cathletic\u201d and \u201cleisure\u201d. Since then, this fashion trend has only grown in popularity, especially within the past couple of years during the pandemic, as people are searching for clothes that are stylish, long-lasting, and comfortable. The main focus of this trend is to wear clothes with soft materials, a sporty and relaxed look, that can still be practical at the same time.\r\n\r\nAthleisure pieces can be worn just as much for a hike as for a day at the office or university. They evoke well-being, performance, a calm feeling (many yoga clothes are adopted by people who don't even do this activity!), health and fitness, casualness, and more."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","content_anchor":true,"anchor_link_text":"Under Armour","text_content":"

      Activewear brands to keep an eye on<\/h2>\r\n

      Under Armour<\/h3>\r\n\"Man<\/a>\r\n