# Eco-Friendly Seamless Leggings Each Seamless LITE Legging Helps to Remove Waste from the Ocean By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seamless-legging References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BynKeDngpQu/) & [girlfriend](https://www.girlfriend.com/collections/seamless-lite-high-rise-legging?view=two-col) Girlfriend Collective recently added to its collection of [sustainable activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear) with a new [seamless legging style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant) that's made from [recycled fishing nets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore). According to the brand, "lost and discarded fishing nets make up an estimated 46% of all ocean plastic," so it repurposes the material into a recycled nylon and spandex blend. Each of the lightweight, soft and breathable leggings with quick-drying properties helps to remove two pounds of waste from the oceans and what's more, Girlfriend Collective also donates a percentage of the sales to Healthy Seas. The ultra-stretchy, sweat-wicking Seamless LITE Legging is ideal for not just intense workouts but also doubles as a stylish athleisure piece with an ultra-high rise. Girlfriend Collective's new Seamless LITE Legging is offered in four deep colors: Black, Midnight, Smoke and Plum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Sustainable Activewear:** The trend of using recycled materials in activewear creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in sustainable fashion. - **Ocean Plastic Cleanup:** The trend of repurposing fishing nets to make clothing offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in marine conservation and waste management. - **Dual-purpose Athleisure:** The trend of versatile activewear that can be worn for workouts and as fashion items presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in functional and stylish athleisure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The sustainable activewear trend creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in eco-friendly clothing and accessories. - **Marine Conservation:** The ocean plastic cleanup trend offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in technology and initiatives focused on removing waste from the oceans. - **Waste Management:** The trend of repurposing materials for clothing presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in sustainable waste management practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Performance Recycled Polyester Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-train-colorblock-leggings.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md) - [Eco-Minded Workout Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-2.md) - [Seamless Active Legging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-no-line-highrise-pant.md) - [Sustainable Performance Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-sportswear.md) - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Lymphatic Drainage Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loriginal-full-leggings.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md)