# Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-01-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic References: [greenqueen.hk](https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/community-clothing-athletic-plastic-free-compostable-sportswear/) & [communityclothing](https://communityclothing.co.uk/pages/organic-athletic)  The majority of athleticwear available is made from plastic-based materials, presenting environmental challenges and potentially compromising breathability during performance, and Community Clothing's Organic Athletic is a new sportswear line that's plastic-free and [compostable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear). In the 13-piece range, there are 70s-inspired designs that do away with non-biodegradable, oil-based synthetic plastic materials like polyester, nylon, polyurethane and elastane. Instead, the [sustainable sportswear designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear) make the most of plant-based textiles. Free from plastics, the athletic apparel boasts the ability to decompose in a garden in as little as a week. The designs take a page from the past and reference simpler times and simpler materials, such as when Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile wearing cotton shorts, a cotton vest and leather shoes. For this line, fashion designer Patrick Grant sourced organic vintage athleticwear on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willy-chavarria1) and assessed that elastics would be the most challenging component to replace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plastic-free Sportswear:** The majority of athleticwear is made from plastic-based materials, presenting environmental challenges, and Community Clothing's Organic Athletic offers a plastic-free alternative. - **Compostable Clothing:** Community Clothing's Organic Athletic line is compostable, allowing for easy and eco-friendly disposal at the end of its lifecycle. - **Plant-based Textiles:** Community Clothing's Organic Athletic uses plant-based textiles instead of non-biodegradable plastic materials, offering a sustainable and environmentally-friendly option for sportswear. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Community Clothing's Organic Athletic line disrupts the fashion industry by offering an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional athleticwear made from plastic-based materials. - **Textiles:** The use of plant-based textiles in Community Clothing's Organic Athletic line disrupts the textiles industry by providing a renewable and biodegradable alternative to synthetic materials. - **Athleticwear:** Community Clothing's Organic Athletic line disrupts the athleticwear industry by offering plastic-free and compostable sportswear, addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Minded Workout Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Sustainable Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hylo-athletics.md) - [Sustainable Sports Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workout-ready-sports-bra.md) - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Sustainable Running Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-runner.md) - [Revolutionary Activewear Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear.md)