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Picture it: You’re halfway through a heated class, but your hot yoga clothes aren’t cutting it. You’re drenched in sweat, and as the instructor leads you into Tree Pose, you find that you simply cannot keep your foot from sliding down your slick leggings.
Fortunately, a simple wardrobe shift can help you find stability. While some clothing materials become slippery in a heated room, the best hot yoga clothes are designed to breathe and dry quickly, keeping you focused on your practice, not your precarious Tree Pose or the tank clinging annoyingly to your ribs.
According to dermatologist Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, MD, all athletic fabrics are not created equally. “The key is selecting materials that absorb sweat and allow it to evaporate quickly,” she says. “While cotton readily absorbs moisture, it gets heavy and restrictive when wet.” Instead, opting for synthetic blends such as polyester, nylon, and spandex—which are lightweight and quick to dry—is your best bet.
Hannah Kopelman, dermatologist and co-founder of DermOnDemand, also recommends seeking fabrics with antimicrobial treatments, which help minimize odor and bacterial growth.
Whether you’re looking for a breathable sports bra, lightweight shorts or leggings, or a tank that won’t cling to your curves, the following hot yoga gear is worthy of your workout.
Innovative Hot Yoga Clothes to Make Your Practice More Comfortable
Remember: yoga is all about moving intuitively without restriction, so it’s important to choose clothing that’s not too tight and won’t chafe.
1. Rhone Revive 6-Inch Shorts
These biker shorts are a compromise between compressive leggings and lightweight shorts. Not to mention they’re incredibly soft, have pockets on both hips, and offer UPF 50+ sun protection. Plus, the nylon- and spandex-blend fabric contains anti-odor technology. (You’ll still want to wash the shorts after every sweat session, but they won’t develop that baked-in aroma you get from some workout clothing.) The 6-inch inseam is ideal for preventing inner-thigh chafing, which is always a bonus.
2. Alo Aspire Tank
This high-necked tank is nicely cropped to help you stay cool while offering more coverage than a typical sports bra. Also, the ribbed fabric won’t show sweat easily, which is a win. But the best part? The fabric is also odor-resistant.
3. Set Active Airluxe Breathe Mid-Rise Leggings
Compared to shorts, the extra coverage of leggings will likely encourage a sweatier hot yoga class, but these highly breathable and buttery-soft tights from Set Active are your best choice. They’re constructed from a blend of anti-microbial nylon and spandex that keeps undesirable odors and bacteria at bay.
4. Vibrant Ignite Sports Bra
This strappy sports bra is made from an elastane blend that’s lightweight, moisture-wicking, and free of potentially toxic chemicals. With a stretch yet supportive band, the bra offers moderate support and great coverage without restriction.
5. Peloton Seamless Muscle Tank
Seamless yoga clothes are less likely to cause skin irritation, and this seam-free muscle tank is so lightweight, you’ll forget it’s on. Plus, it’s made from 100 percent nylon, which means it’s highly moisture-wicking. The high neck and looser armholes keep you covered without limiting your shoulder range of motion.
6. Beyond Yoga Featherweight Rebalance Tank
This loose-fitting top won’t get clingy, no matter how much you sweat. It’s made from a blend of polyester and spandex that’s incredibly soft, breathable, and as lightweight as they come. The tank also comes in a dozen colors to fit into any wardrobe aesthetic.
7. Athleta Transcend Rib Cropped Leggings
These ribbed leggings are made from a nylon and lycra blend that moves easily with you, no matter the sequence. They’re cropped at the knee to offer a nice balance of coverage and coolness, the fabric is sweat-wicking, and the lack of side seams reduces the risk of irritation and chafing.
