# Plant-Based Exercise Shirts These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2023-04-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercise-shirt References: [yarnsandfibers](https://www.yarnsandfibers.com/news/textile-news/lululemon-launches-plant-based-nylon-shirts/) & [shop.lululemon](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/tops-short-sleeve/Swiftly-Tech-Short-Sleeve-2-Race-PBN/_/prod11400101) Yoga and workout gear giant [Lululemon Athletica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3) has partnered up with none other than sustainable materials supplier Genomatica, Inc. to launch a fashionable and eco-friendly exercise shirt for women who want to be able to combine high-performance attributes with an environmentally conscious ethos. The 'Swiftly [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-tech-merino-collection) Short Sleeve' exercise shirt is made out of a special plant-based nylon that Lululemon points out was the result of a process in which plant sugars were fermented into the chemical process typically associated with the creation of nylon. These short-sleeve shirts are crafted out of 50 percent biologically-derived nylon, 40 percent recycled polyester and three percent elastane, with nearly a third of the elastane portion made out of plant-based materials. Priced at $68, the 'Swiftly Tech Short Sleeve' exercise shirt is a fabulous example of how eco-friendly materials and high-performance workout technology can coalesce. Image Credit: Lululemon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Workout Clothing:** There is an opportunity for companies to explore the use of sustainable materials and production processes to create high-performance workout clothing that is environmentally conscious. - **Biologically-derived Fabric:** Companies can look into using plant-based materials in the creation of clothing, which could enhance sustainability and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Collaborations Between Sustainable Materials Suppliers and Fashion Companies:** There is an opportunity for suppliers of sustainable materials to partner with fashion companies to create eco-friendly fashion products that meet consumer demands for sustainability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sportswear Manufacturing:** Companies in the sportswear manufacturing industry can experiment with biologically-derived fabrics to create sustainable workout clothing products. - **Sustainable Materials Production:** Companies in the sustainable materials production industry can explore collaborations with fashion companies to promote the use of environmentally conscious materials in the fashion industry. - **Fashion Retail Industry:** Companies in the fashion retail industry can collaborate with sustainable materials suppliers to create eco-friendly fashion products that meet consumer demands for sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Eco-Minded Workout Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2.md) - [Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Buttery Soft Bodywear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-soft-nulu.md) - [High-Performance Workout Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athleta-2.md) - [Sustainable Sports Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-ready-sports-bra.md) - [Probiotic-Infused Athleisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-c-collection.md) - [Rugged Athlete-Approved Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-thousand-versatile-shirt-20.md)