As someone who works in yoga apparel manufacturing and follows eco-friendly brands closely, I often get asked:
“Is Beyond Yoga actually sustainable — or is it just marketing?”
The short answer: Yes, Beyond Yoga is considered a sustainable brand in many ways, especially in terms of ethical manufacturing, size inclusivity, and responsible materials.
But like most fashion brands, it’s not 100% perfect — and there are things you should know before choosing it.
Yes — Beyond Yoga is a sustainable and ethical brand overall, known for:
But it’s not fully circular yet — not all fabrics are recycled, and packaging is still improving.
From a production perspective, Beyond Yoga stands out for these reasons:
| Sustainability Pillar | Beyond Yoga's Approach |
|---|---|
| Ethical Labor | Most garments are made in Los Angeles under fair wages and safe working conditions |
| Size Inclusivity | Offers XXS–4X — reduces returns and clothing waste |
| Limited Production Runs | Avoids fast-fashion overstock issues |
| No Airbrushed Models | Promotes real body diversity instead of unrealistic beauty standards |
| Local Supply Chain | Lower transport emissions vs overseas-only production |
In my experience, Beyond Yoga is one of the few U.S.-based activewear brands that takes ethical production seriously — not just as a slogan.
Beyond Yoga mainly uses Supplex®, Lycra®, and Polyester-Spandex blends.
They’ve recently added recycled materials but are not 100% sustainable yet.
| Material Type | Sustainable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled Polyester (RPET) | ✅ Yes | Used in newer collections |
| Organic Cotton | ✅ Partial | Limited pieces |
| Supplex® Nylon | ❌ Not recycled | Soft but not eco-friendly |
| Lycra® / Spandex | ❌ Petroleum-based | Adds stretch but not biodegradable |
Compared to fast fashion, Beyond Yoga is far better — but still moving toward fully eco-certified fabrics.
Most Beyond Yoga products are made in Los Angeles, California, which is rare in activewear.
Why this matters:
Some production (especially fabric knitting) may still occur in Asia, but final garment cutting and sewing are mostly U.S.-based.
| Brand | Sustainable Fabrics | Ethical Labor | Made In | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Yoga | Partial (RPET + Lycra) | Yes, USA-based | USA + limited Asia | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Girlfriend Collective | Yes (100% RPET) | Vietnam (ethical factories) | Vietnam | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Alo Yoga | Limited eco materials | USA + offshore | USA / Asia | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Lululemon | Improving (recycled nylon) | Asia, fair labor | Vietnam / Sri Lanka | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| FuKi Yoga (OEM) | Recycled nylon, bamboo, RPET | Ethical factories in China | China | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Beyond Yoga ranks high in ethics and inclusivity, but Girlfriend Collective leads in recycled fabric usage.
You should choose Beyond Yoga if you:
✔ Want USA-made activewear
✔ Prefer soft, long-lasting fabrics
✔ Support brands that promote body positivity + slow fashion
You might skip it if:
✖ You only buy fully recycled fabrics
✖ Your priority is low price
✖ You want biodegradable or plant-based materials
Q1: Is Beyond Yoga considered a sustainable brand?
Yes — especially because of ethical U.S. production and limited-waste manufacturing.
Q2: Does Beyond Yoga use recycled materials?
Partially. Some collections use recycled polyester, but not all fabrics are eco-friendly yet.
Q3: Is Beyond Yoga made in the USA?
Yes — most styles are manufactured in Los Angeles.
Q4: Is Beyond Yoga better than Lululemon for sustainability?
In terms of ethical labor and local production — yes. In fiber innovation — Lululemon is ahead.
At FuKi Yoga, we help emerging and established brands create sustainable activewear collections with the same quality standards found in Beyond Yoga — but at factory-direct pricing.
What we offer:
Whether you're building a yoga label or adding a sustainable line to your brand,
FuKi Yoga makes premium and eco-conscious manufacturing accessible.
👉 Visit: https://fukiyoga.com