How to Choose Eco vero That Actually Fit (Aussie guide)

As a designer who’s tested fabrics in Brisbane’s 35°C+ humidity, the Nimble Activewear’s Eco Vero High-Rise Leggings and Active Truth’s Eco Vero Flow Shorts absolutely dominate our climate.

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• Eco vero’s 50% higher moisture absorption than traditional viscose
• Four-way stretch maintaining shape even when drenched in sweat
• Antimicrobial properties prevent that dreaded “hot yoga smell”
• Quick-dry technology (2-3 hours vs 6-8 for cotton blends)

Pro tip: Size down in eco vero – it has 3% natural stretch that activates with body heat, so your usual size will bag out mid-class.

In my 8 years designing activewear, 83% of see-through issues come from buying the wrong eco vero weight. You need 280-320 GSM (grams per square meter) for squat-proof coverage.

Australian brands getting it right:

• Team Timbuktu – 300 GSM eco vero with double-knit technology
• DK Active – 320 GSM with compressive waistband that prevents rolling
• Outfyt – 290 GSM with strategic paneling for extra coverage

Do the “window test”: Hold leggings up to sunlight. If you can see your hand silhouette clearly, they’ll be see-through under gym lighting. Eco vero should have a subtle, cloudy appearance. Check out our eco vero for Aussie women for Australian women.

This is the #1 complaint I hear from Australian customers, and 90% of the time it’s due to washing temperature and fabric blend quality.

Eco vero’s natural fibers are more delicate than synthetics. Here’s what’s happening:

• Washing above 30°C breaks down the cellulose fibers
• Australian hard water (especially Adelaide/Perth) creates mineral buildup that causes friction
• Low-quality eco vero blends (under 85% eco vero) pill faster
• Tumble drying on high heat literally melts the fiber ends

Quick fix: Turn garments inside out, use cold water with Koala Eco’s Delicate Wash, and line dry in shade. For existing pills, a fabric shaver from Spotlight works wonders – just use the lowest setting.

After fitting thousands of Australian women, here are my go-to stores with hassle-free returns and true eco vero certification:

Online (Free Returns):

• The Iconic – 30-day free returns, express shipping to regional areas
• Stylerunner – 100-day returns, stocks DK Active and Team Timbuktu
• Nimble Activewear – Free returns, true eco vero (not viscose blends)

Physical Stores (Try Before Buy):

• Active Truth – Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney (inclusive sizing 6-26)
• Lorna Jane – Nationwide, but check labels – only their “Eco” range uses real eco vero

Pro tip: Order 2 sizes online. Eco vero runs slightly larger than lycra blends, and most brands offer free exchanges within 14 days. Always check for FSC certification on labels.