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Our Materials
Why all of this, anyway? By deliberately using natural materials such as cork and organic cotton, we strive to promote not only style but also environmental friendliness. Join us and explore the world of sustainable alternatives together to understand how each of your purchases contributes to preserving our precious resources.
Microplastics: A Threat to a Clean Environment and Water Quality
In a world where a clean environment and water quality cannot be taken for granted, the issue of microplastics is coming increasingly into focus. These tiny plastic particles pose a significant threat to our ecosystems and our health. The use of natural materials offers a sustainable alternative to protect our environment and ensure clean water for future generations.
Clean Air: The Challenge of Non-Biodegradable Materials
Clean air is not something we can take for granted, and the impact of non-biodegradable materials on our air quality is alarming. However, consumers can have a significant impact on this issue by consciously choosing products that are manufactured in an environmentally friendly way and are recyclable. By rethinking our purchasing decisions, we can actively contribute to preserving clean air and reducing pollution from non-biodegradable materials.
Cork
Cork is the all-around champion among sustainable materials—we love cork. The first products we launched on the market were made of cork, and for good reason. Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak and is harvested for the first time when the tree is about 25 years old, and then every 9 years thereafter. A single cork oak can produce up to 1,000 kg of cork, and the tree can live up to 250 years. A stripped cork oak tree sequesters up to four times more carbon dioxide, making it beneficial for both people and nature. No trees need to be cut down for this purpose; the use of cork thus actively contributes to climate protection and results in an all-around positive environmental footprint. What should you look for? We manufacture our cork products in Portugal, which conserves resources and avoids long transport routes.
Products: bYo® cork yoga mats, fascia products, yoga blocks, yoga bags, parallel bars (floor)TENCEL™
Our activewear is made from TENCEL™ because the material not only feels great to wear but also sets the standard for environmental sustainability. TENCEL™ is derived from wood, mostly eucalyptus, sourced from sustainably managed forests. Production takes place in a closed-loop system in which up to 99% of the solvents used are recovered and reused—a true pioneer in the circular economy. TENCEL™ is biodegradable, requires significantly less water to grow than cotton, and does not require pesticides. This makes the fiber particularly environmentally friendly and gentle on the skin. Our TENCEL™ fabrics are processed in Portugal—ensuring the highest quality, fair working conditions, and short supply chains.
Products: Activewear for Women and Men
ROICA™ V550
ROICA™ V550 is an innovative stretch fiber that combines high comfort with responsible technology. Unlike conventional spandex, which takes several hundred years to decompose, ROICA™ V550 is fully biodegradable and Cradle-to-Cradle® Gold certified. For us, this is crucial—because persistent pollutants in nature are a no-go. The fiber is designed so that it can be returned to biological cycles after use. ROICA™ V550 thus enables truly circular textile production—an important step toward genuine sustainability. Our fabrics are processed in Portugal—fairly, with high quality, and with short supply chains.
Products: Women's ActivewearWood
Wood is a more than sensible alternative to plastic products. But it makes little sense to transport tons of wood in containers on huge cargo ships all around the globe. For example, when we state on our balance boards that the wood comes from FSC-certified sources in Europe, this has a significant impact. FSC certification stands for biodiversity, the expansion of natural forests, and the sustainable management of forest resources.
Products: Balance Boards, Parallel Bars
Cotton
Cotton is a natural product that is biodegradable. We use only organic cotton, with no added polyester or other synthetic materials. Our products are also certified under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which covers not only the cotton but the entire production process, from cultivation to packaging, etc.
Products: Gym Bag, HoodiesNatural rubber
We love not only natural materials, but also clear communication. Most products made from natural rubber are nothing more than greenwashing! They’re sourced from Asia at rock-bottom prices, marketed as “natural rubber” with no further details about the additives, and, of course, the cultivation process isn’t scrutinized either. Hardly any manufacturer can say exactly what additives are contained in the natural rubber. But there are also positive initiatives. Just as with wood, there is FSC certification for natural rubber. However, many companies skip this step and don’t scrutinize their supply chains either. As with wood, paper, and other FSC-certified products, manufacturers and consumers can rely on this certification, knowing that the rubber was produced in forests or plantations with safe working conditions and good relations with local communities, without deforestation or other environmental damage.
Products: bYo® Soft Pro Yoga Mat
Recycled Plastics
There’s a wide range of practices here, extending all the way to outright greenwashing. In the yoga sector, for example, recycled materials (from Asia) are marketed as sustainable. These materials are reprocessed using chemicals and transported in massive cargo ships—that can’t be the right approach for us. That’s why we need to take a closer look. Why is a material that is fundamentally harmful to the environment described as sustainable simply because it’s been recycled and reused? Wouldn’t it be better to do without it altogether? After all, the problem of plastic waste and microplastics—which are also washing up on European beaches—remains. In our view, there is a benefit—if at all—only when a recycled material is blended with natural materials, thereby increasing the product’s utility and ensuring the overall material is durable.
