Sustainable & Toxin-Free Materials

Plant-Based Materials Optimized For Activewear

We don't believe anyone should have to sacrifice comfort or functionality for sustainability, so our aim is to provide the best of both worlds.

We use the most sustainable and toxin-free materials in our apparel and are constantly looking for new innovations to further improve our products.

A good example of this is our use of TENCEL™ Lyocell and regen bio-based Spandex/Elastane in our items. As of 2024, we are the only activewear brand in the U.S.A. using Bio-Based Spandex in our apparel, mainly because this material is brand new to the market.

Plant-Based & Toxin-Free

We seek to avoid the use of materials that harm our environment and bodies. After a thorough evaluation of all available materials currently in existence, we settled on TENCEL™ Lyocell and regen bio-based Spandex/Elastane to establish the foundation for our activewear based on the following factors:

  • Plant-based and toxin free
  • These materials produced significantly less emissions than virtually every other fiber on the market
  • Super soft and comfortable, naturally moisture-wicking & antibacterial, and ideal stretch for athletic wear
  • Biodegradable and closed loop production process

We are consistently researching the most innovative new materials and technologies to make our apparel with, but we also encourage anyone with suggestions around new materials or innovations to reach out.

Let us know any thoughts, feedback, or questions!

Reach us at support@silverseaapparel.com

Our Materials

Learn More About Our Materials

TENCEL™ Lyocell

  • TENCEL™ Lyocell is the primary material we currently use for our sports bras, shirts, and tanks

  • TENCEL™ Lyocell is certified biodegradable, meaning it can fully revert back to nature in a relatively short period of time depending on the environment. Compared to plastics and synthetic materials like polyester and nylon, which can take hundreds of years to biodegrade, this is a key difference along with the fact that TENCEL™ Lyocell is plant-based verses derived from petrochemicals

  • We also test all our products using a third party for hundreds of harmful toxins to ensure your activewear is free of harmful toxins

regen bio-based Spandex/Elastane

  • Many activewear products like sports bras require stretch to ensure comfort, proper support, and versatility. While the majority of brands are still producing activewear from synthetic materials like polyester or nylon, there are brands that are taking a more sustainable and health conscious approach like Silver Sea

  • One of the areas in which we differentiate amongst genuine health conscious and sustainably minded brands is with the use of regen bio-based spandex/elastane, which recently came to market and is derived from biomass

  • Silver Sea uses bio-based spandex/elastane, a recent innovation that hit the market about a year ago, made from biomass. The bio-based spandex/elastane we use has received eco-product certification from Standard Global Services (SGS) guaranteeing that it’s made with plant-based materials and is produced in a harmless and eco-friendly environment

Dyes & Finishing

  • We use Bluesign certified dyes in our products to ensure that you avoid harmful toxins and minimize pollution during the textile production phase

  • The dyeing and finishing stage of textile production often produces significant pollution as lots of chemicals are typically used to achieve color vibrancy, functionality like water-resistance, anti-bacterial properties, and more. Our apparel is made with materials that are OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified and dyes that are Bluesign certified