Super fit ThisThatBeauty Contributor Christene Carr (@ChristeneCarr) gives Prancing Leopard Organic Active Wear a whirl. Her thoughts . . .
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When buying workout clothes I generally scout out whatever is on sale and available in my size…go on, judge me. Aside from price and size, usually, my only other criteria is that the gear is constructed of a cotton blend.
After working out in Prancing Leopard’s Wakhan Pamir Capris I suddenly started hating all of my bargain basement workout clothes. The fabric is extremely soft. The seams and stitches are in all the right places, which makes them excellent for stretching exercises. The cotton doesn’t pill, so even though my legs tend to rub together [pretend you didn’t just read that] and after several wears and washes, the capris look almost good as new. The fabric used to make the capris and most of the other fitness clothing is “moisture wicking” — this means that even after sweating like a pig, my pants aren’t stuck to me body, making me feel uncomfortable, icky, and gross. After reading all about my experience with Prancing Leopard’s Wakhan Pamir Capris, I’m sure you are dying to learn a bit more about Prancing Leopard.
Prancing Leopard is an organic line of dance, yoga and fitness clothing that was started by Sevda and Bert Holland because they “could not find organic active wear that was stylish and comfortable enough to go beyond [their] yoga, dance and fitness activities so [they] could wear it throughout [their] busy, multi-tasking days.†Not only is this company concerned with how breathable, comfortable and environmentally friendly their clothes are, but they are also concerned with the well being of people and animals. The company donates a percentage of online sales to a yoga studio chosen by the buyer.
In addition, Prancing Leopard sells artisanal pieces, such as knit leg warmers and crochet necklaces that are handmade by women in under served communities. The company also donates a portion of their profits to the snow leopard trust. Prancing Leopard is definitely “feel good†clothing, but you won’t just feel good because you’re working out in clothes that are soft and extremely comfy, you’ll also feel good knowing that you’re not harming the environment, you’re giving back to the community and you’re helping very adorable snow leopards.
