How Does Nimble Activewear Use Recycled Plastic?

Nimble Activewear has become one of Australia’s most respected eco-focused fitness brands — but how exactly does it turn recycled plastic into yoga leggings and sports bras?
As someone who works with sustainable fabrics, RPET suppliers, and OEM factories, here’s a simple, clear, and beginner-friendly breakdown of Nimble’s recycling process.

Table of Contents

• Quick Answer
• 1. How Nimble Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric
• 2. What Products Use Recycled Plastic at Nimble
• 3. How Nimble Compares to Other Sustainable Activewear Brands
• 4. Who Nimble Activewear Is Best For
• FAQs
• Build Your Own Eco-Friendly Line With FuKi Yoga

Quick Answer

Nimble Activewear uses RPET (recycled polyester) made from post-consumer plastic bottles.
These bottles are cleaned, shredded, melted into pellets, spun into yarn, and then knitted into soft, durable activewear fabrics.

From my experience working with recycled material suppliers, RPET is one of the most scalable and effective ways for brands to reduce plastic waste while keeping performance quality high.

1. How Nimble Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric

Nimble’s signature “MoveLite” and “Compression” fabrics use RPET.
Here’s how the recycling process works:

Step-by-step process

1. Collection — post-consumer plastic bottles are gathered from recycling systems.
2. Cleaning — bottles are washed to remove labels, residue, and impurities.
3. Shredding — bottles are cut into tiny plastic flakes.
4. Melting — flakes are melted and transformed into small pellets.
5. Extrusion — pellets are spun into fine, soft yarn.
6. Knitting — yarn becomes stretchable activewear fabric used in leggings and tops.

Why RPET works well:

• strong and long-lasting
• breathable
• less energy used than virgin polyester
• reduces landfill plastic

From a manufacturing perspective, RPET blends are one of the most cost-effective sustainable options.

2. What Products Use Recycled Plastic at Nimble

Not every product is 100% RPET, but many collections highlight recycled content clearly.

3-how-nimble-compares-to-other-sustainable-activewear-brands

Nimble stands out for combining eco fabrics + feminine, minimal designs at an accessible price.

4-who-nimble-activewear-is-best-for

👍 Best For

• eco-conscious shoppers
• yoga & Pilates lovers
• women who prefer soft, moderate compression
• fans of simple, feminine styling

👎 Not Ideal For

• high-impact athletes needing technical compression
• buyers who prefer bold prints
• people wanting ultra-luxury fabrics like Lululemon’s Nulu

FAQs

Q1: Is Nimble fully sustainable?
Not entirely — but it reduces plastic waste significantly through RPET fabrics.

Q2: Does RPET feel different from normal polyester?
Not really. RPET feels just as soft and durable, sometimes even smoother.

Q3: Where does Nimble manufacture its items?
Nimble works with overseas activewear factories specializing in recycled materials.

Q4: Is RPET good for yoga wear?
Yes — it offers softness, breathability, and reliable stretch.

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