kalyx: eco friendly sports bras & apparel

Dancing With the Stars pro dancers love them, celebrity trainers back them, Jennifer Aniston sports them and they’re gracing the pages of Shape, Self, Life & Style, Glamour magazines…if you haven’t heard of KALYX, let me introduce you!

KALYX spent 3 years developing their line of high quality activity-specific sports bras. And even though there are specific bras for certain activities, all the bras have these important features in common:

– comfort, support and style
– ultra lightweight, quick drying, luxurious feeling and eco-friendly materials
– extra wide cushioned bra bands to facilitate breathing and provide stabilization
– adjustable back and front closures for easy access
– extra wide cushioned shoulder straps to alleviate upper back pain
– ventilated panels to ensure maximum air flow and reduced skin irritation
– fashionable, feminine and flattering designs

You’ll be amazed to find out that these sports bras are free of underwires. You would think that support = firm wires to keep your breasts where they should be, but this isn’t the case. With top notch design, superior construction and actually knowing {and caring!} about what women want and need, KALYX made flat seams and no wires in sport bras a reality.

For review, I had the chance to try 3 KALYX bras. The Reversible “Get Centered” Yoga Bra, the Uplift PushUp Sports Bra,  and the Extremist Padded Sports Bra.  Each of these bras serve different purposes but all are equally comfortable and perform really really well. 

The Reversible Get Centered Yoga Bra is the ultimate nursing/sleeping bra. It provides all day comfort, support, and is my go-to choice for everyday wear. Women love this bra for pilates, yoga, walking and napping <– I can vouch for this!! While breastfeeding, I don’t have to worry about scratchy fabrics on Ethan’s face and slipping the cups over to nurse is easy and doesn’t cause the bra to lose its shape.  This yoga bra is available in 5 colors {I have teal} and comes in size XS to XL.

The Uplift PushUp Sports Bra {which I’m wearing right now!} amazes me everytime I put it on. For a front closesure bra that is so lightweight, I’m shocked at how well it works to give the girls a boost in the lift department. It has a very deep plunge but manages to keep everything where it should be. The mesh back keeps me cool and again, easy access with the front closure works perfectly for breastfeeding. For sports, this bra is a golfer’s favorite since it’s so lightweight. Also great for yoga, hiking and everyday wear. I have this one in black and pair it with a black bikini bottom and I instantly have a sporty bikini that I can run around in with my children.

The Extremist Padded Sports Bra is my “workout” bra. It’s incredibly comfy, snug and keeps everything where it’s supposed to be without feeling like you’re wearing a straight jacket.  I love that there is padding in this bra and that it has skinny double shoulder straps to give it a more feminine feel. If you work out a lot, this is the bra for you. 

Did I mention the fabrics are eco-friendly? KALYX takes plastic drink bottles, reprocesses them into yarn which is then knitted into lightweight, moisture wicking fabrics that have the same soft, supple feel as virgin polyester. The result is a bra that is made with 35%  recycled content. Every KALYX bra keeps 3 to 5 plastic drink bottles out of the landfill!

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