founder & fabric
Hipi was born out of frustration and the belief we can do better for our planet. If we all do a little, we accomplish a lot. Our founder (and mother of 3 little humans), merged her passion for good with her love for running and being active. Her years working in the NYC retail marketing design showed her what NOT to do: put sales over sustainability. And there was born the idea of sustainably and ethically produced activewear. She tested countless fabrics; hemp, bamboo, organic cotton…you name it, she tried it! This led her to the recycled fabric mix we are using today - everything simple, sustainable and sweat-wicking. Her goal was always to find the the fabrics and fits SHE wanted to wear. Done! Now that’s hip.
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Our fabrics
OUR LEGGINGS and BIKER SHORTS feature REPREVE® fabric. It is trusted, traceable and tomorrow-friendly. Repreve® is the world’s leading brand of recycled performance fiber. Made from plastic bottles and fresh hope. They take yesterday’s waste and give it a second life as a sustainable fiber.
Our recycled polyester fabric gets softer with every wash, while providing great opacity and UV protection. Its stretchability leaves a snug fit without restricting movement. Each yard of our Repreve® yarn is made out of (13!) recycled water bottles and is certified by the Global Recycle Standard, BlueSign (a sustainable textile measurement) and OEKO-TEX (confirming it is free of harmful substances).
OUR UNDERWEAR feature 80% recycled nylon and spandex. Our fabric is certified by the Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX. It is lightweight and ideal for undies with a fine microfiber yarn and second-skin feel. Our super-soft Tencel™ blend lining provides natural, moisture-wicking comfort where you need it and is derived from renewable wood sources. Our fabric comes in 100+ colors; a rainbow of sustainability is coming soon.
