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Discover our favourite more ethical activewear brands from the US and Canada.

These are the top-rated activewear brands from the US and Canada

Staying active is one of the best things we can do for our health, but all too often, the workout clothes on offer are made from harmful virgin synthetic materials with exploited workers in the manufacturing process to keep costs low. Creating more sustainable activewear means paying workers a living wage and treating them fairly: ensuring they have the right to unionise, financial security, safety in the workplace, and so much more. It also means opting for lower-impact materials and offering end-of-life handling for garments that do include synthetics.

We’ve rated more than 7,000 brands for their performance on key sustainability issues across three pillars: people, the planet, and animals, all based on public evidence. And here, we’re revealing the brands making activewear and that ranked highest in the US and Canada. We’ve also included those offering technical outdoor gear, because getting active isn’t just about going to the gym; it could be a hike, scaling a mountain, swimming, you name it.

For more workout gear inspiration, head over to our ultimate guide to more sustainable activewear

Editor's note

Feature image via Happy Earth, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion and beauty brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.

We updated this article on 1 October 2026. Our editors frequently make updates to articles to ensure they’re up to date. We updated the list of brands to ensure they have current ratings.