Inhala Soulwear
Rated: Good
Price: $$
Location: USA
Quick verdict
Inhala Soulwear is best for yoga practitioners and eco-conscious activewear shoppers who want ocean-waste-to-fabric innovation from a small, female-founded Peruvian brand. The standout is their use of ECONYL® regenerated nylon (from ocean plastic and fishing nets), fair-trade Peruvian organic cotton, and zero-plastic packaging. Critical caveat: as of the most recent check, their direct-to-consumer stores appear to be on a "temporary pause," with products only available through select third-party stockists. Buyers should verify availability before purchasing.
Key info
- Headquarters
- Lima, Peru
- Founded
- ~2018–2019
- Product categories
- Activewear
- Price range
- $$
- Key certifications
- Suppliers certified under GOTS, Ecolabel, WFTO, 1% For The Planet (Inhala itself does not hold these directly). Uses verified ECONYL® regenerated nylon.
Inhala Soulwear sustainability rating
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Rating breakdown
80% of fabrics come from ECONYL® regenerated nylon (verified by Aquafil). Remaining materials include fair-trade, locally sourced Peruvian organic cotton. Strong, credible material story.
Claims fully traceable supply chain and production in "certified workshops" in Peru. Partners include WFTO-affiliated suppliers. However, specific factory names, audit reports, or worker welfare data are not publicly available.
Zero-plastic packaging (home-compostable), elastic-free garment designs, zero-waste upcycling programme, slow-fashion capsule model. Deduction: regenerated nylon still sheds microplastics when washed, and no carbon offset claims found.
Claims "fully traceable supply chain" but doesn't publish supplier lists or audit results. Certifications cited (GOTS, WFTO, 1% For The Planet) appear to belong to suppliers, not Inhala itself. No independent rating exists.
Leggings $95–$110, tops ~$68, jumpsuits ~$130. Mid-to-upper range, comparable to Girlfriend Collective or Wolven. Reasonable for small-batch, ocean-plastic-recycled product.
What they do well
- ECONYL® regenerated nylon from ocean waste. 80% of fabrics come from plastic and fishing nets processed through Aquafil's verified ECONYL® system into UV-protection nylon
- Zero-plastic packaging and elastic-free design. All packaging is home-compostable, and garments avoid synthetic elastics that don't biodegrade
- Slow-fashion capsule model. Produces limited runs to minimise overproduction, with a zero-waste upcycling programme for excess fabric
- Female-founded, Peru-based with local production, supporting local artisan workshops and fair-trade organic cotton farmers
- Artist collaborations featuring photographers' and painters' work on fabric prints, creating unique designs while supporting independent artists
Room for improvement
- Transparency gaps. Despite claiming "fully traceable" supply chains, Inhala publishes no supplier lists, factory details, or audit results. The certifications cited (GOTS, WFTO, 1% For The Planet) appear to belong to partners/suppliers, not to Inhala itself.
- Virtually no third-party validation. No B Corp, no Eco-Stylist, no independent rating. Consumers relying on third-party ratings have nothing to reference.
About Inhala Soulwear
Inhala Soulwear was founded by Peruvian yoginis Mariana Echevarria and Almudena, inspired at a yoga festival to create activewear that broke from the fast-fashion model. The name "Inhala" means "inhale" in Spanish, reflecting a mind-body-soul philosophy. Based in Lima, Peru, the brand manufactures locally in certified workshops.
The cornerstone material is ECONYL® regenerated nylon, produced by Italian manufacturer Aquafil from ocean-recovered plastic waste and discarded fishing nets. This material comprises approximately 80% of their fabrics, typically in an 80/20 polyamide-elastane blend offering UV protection, softness, and four-way stretch. Organic cotton pieces use locally sourced, fair-trade Peruvian cotton. The brand partners with suppliers certified under Ecolabel, GOTS, WFTO, 1% For The Planet, and USDA Organic, though Inhala itself does not appear to hold these certifications directly.
Products span leggings, jumpsuits, crop tops, sports bras, bodysuits, and yoga mats. Collections are released as limited capsules with artist-designed prints. Shipping details are difficult to verify given the current store pause; through third-party retailers, international shipping is available. The brand exhibited at the UK Sustainability Show 2022. Pricing places them in the mid-range, competitive with comparable sustainable activewear brands.
Product highlights
Movement Leggings
Mid-rise leggings with asymmetrical waistband in ECONYL® nylon
~$98–$110
Bestseller; praised for studio-to-street versatility and second-skin feel with UV protection
Butterfly Jumpsuit
One-piece with open back, adjustable straps, regenerated fabrics
~$88–$130
Standout for versatility, works for yoga practice and casual wear
Cosmic Moon Yoga Mat
Non-toxic vegan mat from natural rubber with artistic prints
~$104
Comes with an upcycled mat holder
Lotus Top
Halter-style top with laser-cut detail, recycled fabrics
~$68
Artful, feminine design bridging yoga studio and everyday wear
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