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I have to get something off my chest: I hate yoga leggings. Rather, I hate most yoga leggings. More specifically, the ones that are made of synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, or lycra. And though I’m just as susceptible to pressing the buy button as anyone when it comes to the fun-colored, form-fitting leggings made by popular brands, a few things stop me every time.
For one, synthetic materials make me sweat. (Though synthetic clothes are often boasted as “sweat-wicking,” I can’t be the only one who finds I seem to sweat more when I wear them.) They’re not breathable; in fact, at the end of a long yoga class it often seems like the synthetic fabric will meld with my skin before I have a chance to pry it off my body. Not to mention, synthetics aren’t exactly known for their positive impact on the environment.
I’d already been years-deep into my search for yoga leggings made with natural materials before I found something that changed the game.
My New Favorite Yoga Leggings Are On Sale
It hasn’t been easy. I was searching for a pair made with cotton that also offered plus-sizes and didn’t cost, like, a million dollars.
Enter Jockey’s cotton leggings.
Jockey Cotton Leggings for $15 ($24)
Yep, you read that right: they have POCKETS.
If you’re like me, you have a vague recollection of this brand from decades past. (Personally, Jockey gives me 90s dad vibes.) It may be time to update your mental files.
These ankle leggings are made of 94 percent cotton, which is something I could noticeably feel upon first wear because of how soft they were. They’re form fitting without feeling too clingy. And they are soft but maintain their shape through multiple washes. Plus, they’re actually breathable, aka, I don’t feel like the time it takes me to drive home after yoga is putting me at further risk of a yeast infection, as I feel when I wear synthetic leggings. (I mean, experts still recommend changing out of sweaty clothes ASAP. So I don’t wait too long.)
In other words, I own three pairs.
Of course, they’re not perfect. These leggings do contain 6 percent elastane—yes, that’s a synthetic material—but that’s pretty minimal compared to what most major brands use. Also, because they’re cotton, they’re more likely to be a magnet for fuzz balls when you launder them compared to smoother materials. (Washing and drying them inside out can help with that.) Some online reviewers note that the leggings are a little tighter than they anticipated. Others had issues with tears in the stitching. I’ve not experienced any negatives (fingers crossed), and IMO, they’re worth a try for the money—especially for 15 bucks.
