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The Best Activewear Brands in Australia to Break a Sweat in
Work out in style with beautiful training gear 'fits from the best activewear brands in Australia.
The best activewear brands in Australia cover every kind of workout, and then some. Pinky & Kamal leads with eco-conscious, studio-to-brunch athleisure; CSB channels sleek, sculpting silhouettes beloved by Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner; Nagnata brings luxury, fashion-forward design to yoga and Pilates; and SWT Active turns heads with a playful, Y2K-inspired aesthetic gone viral on TikTok. From high-performance gym wear to street-style athleisure, these are the labels our editors keep reaching for to break a sweat in style.
Editor’s Picks: The Best Activewear Brands
Best Performance Activewear Brands: LSKD, Lorna Jane
Best Yoga and Pilates Activewear Brands: All Fenix, Pinky & Kamal
Best Natural Fibre Activewear Brands: Nagnata, Estroni, Kynd Society
Best Sculpting and Flattering Activewear Brands: CSB, Leelo Active
Best Bold and Fashion-Forward Activewear Brands: P.E. Nation, SWT Active
Sitchu’s Complete Guide to the Best Activewear Brands in Australia
Pinky & Kamal
Pinky & Kamal is redefining Australian athleisure with effortlessly stylish, eco-conscious activewear that moves with you, whether you’re flowing through a yoga class, powering through Pilates, or dashing out for a post-workout brunch. Crafted from Oeko-Tex standard bamboo, GOTS organic cotton, and GRS-certified recycled materials, their pieces are as kind to the planet as they are to your wardrobe. With a focus on soft, breathable fabrics and silhouettes that balance street style with studio performance, Pinky & Kamal is the go-to brand for those who want to feel good, look good, and move freely without compromising on sustainability or style.
CSB
Minimal branding, understated colours and flattering fits that wear just as well outside of the gym; CSB, the active label founded by Australian fitness influencer Rachel Dillon, has mastered the art of sleek, smoothing athleisure wear. The brand is best known for its bareback Lexi Crop and figure-defining workout tights that hold you in without feeling outrageously tight. Stars like Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Alix Earl, Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner are all big fans too.
P.E. Nation
This trailblazing sportswear label rewrote the rulebook for luxe athleisure, quickly putting it in the history books as one of the best activewear brands in Australia. Merging style and fitness, P.E. Nation has become one of fashion’s hottest commodities both inside and outside the gym. Their trademark bold, eye-catching designs are suited to yoga sessions, brunch catchups, and lounging around the house in equal measure.
SWT Active
For fashion-forward activewear that carries you effortlessly from studio to coffee and hike to pint, SWT Active is the one. The Gold Coast brand oozes confidence, with a playful Y2K-ish aesthetic that’s designed to stand out, and they’ve gone slightly viral across TikTok because of it. Picture striped wide-leg capris in tomato red, barely there bras layered with figure-hugging tanks and polka-dot micro shorts. If you’re into the vintage vibe but don’t have time to stalk secondhand markets, this is a great option.
Leelo Active
Leelo Active is a Perth-born activewear brand with sculpting, buttery soft pieces so comfortable they’ll quickly become your daily go-to. Their signature Sculpt Full Length Leggings are a standout, loved for being supportive and universally flattering. And the Wide Leg Sculpt Leggings are quickly becoming a new favourite, especially given they come in petite, regular and tall leg lengths. Pair with one of their matching crops (like Steph Claire-Smith has been doing a lot lately), and we guarantee you’ll be hopping out of bed and into your active set with ease.
Kynd Society
For those who spend as much time in Pilates studios and wellness spaces as they do at brunch, Kynd Society strikes the perfect balance. The Australian brand has built a following around its ultra-soft, second-skin fabrics and thoughtfully designed matching sets that feel more boutique fashion label than traditional activewear company. Their signature ribbed collections have become particularly popular for reformer Pilates, while the neutral colour palette makes mixing and matching effortless.
Nagnata
Nagnata is a luxury activewear brand that is doing things completely differently. Combining high-performance materials with bold, modern designs, Nagnata’s collections offer an edgy fusion of style and functionality, making it a go-to for the fashion-forward yoga/Pilates/gym girlies.
Lorna Jane
Lorna Jane has been an Aussie activewear favourite for more than 30 years. With pieces designed to inspire activity, the collections are functional, fashionable and always comfortable to wear. The brand’s Lotus tights are a true active staple, made with their signature Nothing 2 See Here™ fabric for smoothing support and a defining ‘V’ shape booty seam that does great things for your shape.
Paire
Best known for revolutionising everyday essentials, Melbourne-based brand Paire has become a favourite among those seeking natural-fibre activewear that performs without relying on synthetic-heavy fabrics. Founded by Rex Zhang and Nathan Yun, the label champions innovative fabrics made with Australian Merino wool, organic cotton and eucalyptus tree fibres, creating pieces that are breathable, moisture-wicking and naturally odour-resistant. Their active range leans into versatility rather than high-compression gym wear, making it ideal for walking, Pilates, travel and low-impact movement.
Nimble
Nimble is one of the best-loved activewear brands on the market, thanks to its refined, easy-wearing style and dependable support. Made from recycled plastic bottles, their COMPRESSLITE core range has saved half a million bottles from landfill to date while simultaneously feeling incredibly good on the skin. Trust us, once you own a pair of the In Motion flares, you’ll dread the day they have to go in the wash.
The Upside
Activewear, but make it fashion. Striking prints and perfect fits have made them a firm fave among fitness fashionistas chasing something bolder. With an extensive range of athleisure, gym gear, yoga fits, and tennis kit available online, The Upside is a handy destination for sporty and stylish women of all stripes.
All Fenix
With a focus on Pilates activewear that feels as luxe as it looks, All Fenix is responsible for many of the cute, colourful Pilates sets that grace your TikTok and Instagram feeds. And while all three of their collections are absolutely to-die-for our absolute favourite is CloudCore: the world’s softest fabric designed to take you from a high-intensity workout to your hot girl walks. Tested and approved by over 250 leading Pilates instructors to ensure the ultra soft ‘cloud’ fabrication is engineered to move with you.
LSKD
What started as a motocross-inspired apparel label in Logan, Queensland, has evolved into one of Australia’s fastest-growing activewear brands. Founded by entrepreneur Jason Daniel, LSKD (short for “Loose Kid”) has cultivated a fiercely loyal community through its “chase your greatness” ethos and high-performance designs. The brand’s cult Fusion Tights and Rep Tights are favourites among runners, lifters and Hyrox athletes alike, thanks to their compressive fit, sweat-wicking fabric and practical pockets. With regular community events, run clubs and fitness partnerships, LSKD feels less like an activewear brand and more like a movement.
Agnes Athletica
Created by Pilates instructor Perrie, Agnes Athletica was born after years of teaching across multiple studios and searching for activewear that felt as polished as the rest of her wardrobe. Rather than loud logos or trend-led colours, the Australian label champions timeless silhouettes, premium fabrics and an elevated neutral palette designed to move seamlessly from reformer class to the rest of your day. Every piece is created with a Pilates instructor’s lifestyle in mind, prioritising comfort, support and flexibility without sacrificing style.
Estroni
If natural fibres are non-negotiable, Estroni deserves a place on your radar. The Australian label specialises in activewear crafted from premium Australian Merino wool, offering a refreshing alternative to the synthetic-heavy fabrics that dominate the category. Naturally breathable, odour-resistant and temperature-regulating, the pieces are designed for everything from Pilates and hiking to travel and everyday wear, proving that performance activewear doesn’t have to be made from plastic to perform beautifully.
The Best Activewear Brands in Australia: FAQS
Pinky & Kamal and All Fenix are two of the most popular choices for Pilates, with All Fenix’s CloudCore fabric tested and approved by more than 250 Pilates instructors specifically. Kynd Society has also become a reformer studio favourite, known for its ultra-soft, second-skin ribbed sets in a neutral colour palette designed for easy mixing and matching. All three lean into the boutique, studio-to-brunch aesthetic that’s come to define Australia’s Pilates scene, rather than a more traditional gym-focused look.
Estroni and Paire are two of the strongest options for anyone avoiding synthetic-heavy fabrics. Estroni specialises in Australian Merino wool activewear, prized for being naturally breathable, odour-resistant and temperature-regulating. Paire, founded in Melbourne, uses Australian Merino wool, organic cotton and eucalyptus tree fibres to create breathable, moisture-wicking pieces suited to walking, Pilates and travel rather than high-compression gym wear. Nagnata also blends natural materials into its designs, making all three worth comparing if performance without plastic is the priority.
CSB, founded by fitness influencer Rachel Dillon, has built its reputation on minimal branding and figure-defining tights that hold you in without feeling restrictive, with its bareback Lexi Crop a standout piece. Leelo Active, a Perth-born label, takes a similar approach with sculpting, buttery soft leggings designed to be universally flattering, including a Wide Leg Sculpt style available in petite, regular and tall lengths. Both brands prioritise a smoothing, supportive fit over bold prints or logos.
LSKD has grown from a motocross-inspired Queensland label into one of Australia’s fastest-growing performance activewear brands, with its Fusion and Rep Tights particularly popular among runners, lifters and Hyrox athletes for their compressive fit and practical pockets. Lorna Jane, an Australian staple for more than 30 years, remains a dependable choice for functional, everyday performance wear, with its Lotus tights a long-standing favourite for smoothing support. Between the two, LSKD suits more intense training styles, while Lorna Jane covers broader, everyday activity.
Pinky & Kamal and Nimble are two of the most sustainability-driven brands in this guide. Pinky & Kamal uses Oeko-Tex standard bamboo, GOTS organic cotton and GRS-certified recycled materials, while Nimble’s COMPRESSLITE core range is made from recycled plastic bottles, having saved half a million bottles from landfill to date. Natural fibre brands like Estroni and Paire also offer a more sustainable alternative to synthetic activewear, without relying on recycled materials specifically.
Kitted up with threads from the best activewear brands in Australia and ready to continue your shopping journey? Get up to speed on the hottest sneaker trends, or scope out the best reformers for your very own home studio moment.
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