Category: "Apparel" Articles
June 1, 2023
Sustainability has become a primary goal for many individuals and organizations, not just at the big environmental level but in people’s individual daily practices as well. The fitness and lifestyle industries are some of...
June 1, 2023
The fashion industry is notorious for its environmental impact; athletic wear is no exception. As athleisure becomes more popular, the number of people seeking eco-friendly workout clothes also increases. Sustainable athleisure ensures organizations create...
May 1, 2023
Countless designers and stylists have equated fashion to armor — probably because clothing has the power to make you feel beautiful, fierce, vulnerable or any other number of emotions. In a way, it unabashedly...
April 3, 2023
We’ve talked about the last (being the first part of the running shoe design process), midsole, outsole, and today, we’re closing out the running shoe design series with the upper. Once the last, midsole...
March 3, 2023
Ironically, for our shoe design series, we kicked off the New Year by talking about the last and moved on to the midsole the following month. This month, we’re jumping into the third part...
March 1, 2023
As spring nears, so do the showers, but that doesn’t mean you always have to opt for a cuddle session on the couch with your pup rather than braving the rain and staying active....
February 3, 2023
Last month, we covered the first part of the running shoe design series talking about the last (which is always first). This month, we’re covering the second part of the series: the midsole. Once...
January 6, 2023
When it comes to the fascinating world of designing performance running shoes, we can reduce the design fundamentals to four key elements: last, midsole, outsole and upper. Today, we’ll be covering the last. Ironically,...
January 1, 2023
How far is too far to get the perfect body and mindset? Plastic surgery can change your appearance, sleeping pills can help with insomnia and Tylenol can ease chronic pain – but what if...
December 1, 2022
Nuun Sport Hydration Tablets | $7.49 Drop a single Nuun tablet into your on-the-go bottle of water and reap the benefits of optimized electrolytes with low sugar. Nuun tablets are certified vegan, gluten-free, kosher...
August 4, 2022
Finding quality activewear nearby is one thing, but finding it for kids is an entirely new hassle. Here is a list of the best local places to find your kids climbing shoes, fishing shirts,...
July 1, 2022
With summer at its peak, oceans are a popular place to cool off — but the swimsuit you wear could be harming the very oceans you’re swimming in. Many swimwear brands use materials that...
May 1, 2022
Searching for a sports bra that fits comfortably can be difficult, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Kristi Andrews, managing owner of Austin-based lingerie and swimsuit store Petticoat Fair, shares her...
May 1, 2021
Creating a swimwear-themed magazine issue would be incomplete without diving into the rich history and evolution of the swimsuit itself. Between the industrial and material innovations and the rise and fall of trends, both...
September 28, 2020
Athleisure tends to be a category of clothing that is worn and worn until it’s falling apart at the seams. Like that favorite pair of black leggings, so perfect that no one realizes you’ve...
July 8, 2020
More time at home means more time spent in athleisure, so we have compiled a list of AFM-approved brands that will keep you comfortable while working and sweating from home this summer. Discount Gym...
May 7, 2020
AFM’s take on popular athleisure brands. Living in one of the fittest cities in the world, wearing athleisure is the norm. Grabbing lunch after running around Lady Bird Lake? Athleisure. Going shopping after a...
