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Complete Guide to Bamboo Clothing & Sun Protection l Active By GS

A Guide to the UPF Protective Features of Bamboo Fabric

UVA and UVB rays cause skin cancers and other harmful conditions, and are responsible for skin redness and burning among other skin ailments. Dermatologists recommend wearing sun protective clothing with a high UPF rating. Read all about the harmful impact of UV rays and how bamboo has a unique structure that allows it to trap more light than other fabrics, making it more effective at blocking the sun’s harmful rays.

Sustainable Fashion Unveiled: What & Why?

Sustainable fashion is about ensuring that the clothes we wear are good for the people and the planet. Just as “green” products are gaining traction on store shelves today, so too are we in need of smart clothing options that are environmentally friendly, economical, and stylish. In this guide, we'll take a look at what sustainable fashion is, how it works, and how to be more stylish without destroying the planet.

The Mind-Body Connection: Exercise and Mental Health

Did you know that your physical well-being can significantly impact your mental health? Exercise is often thought of as a way to improve physical health, but it can also have a profound impact on mental health. In fact, regular exercise has been shown to be as effective as medication for treating some mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.

What to wear to the gym: The ultimate guide for women

When it comes to choosing the ideal workout ensemble for women, there are several factors to consider. Attire that have higher comfort performance has been found to be important when choosing exercise attire for gym goers, yogis and when playing sports. Consider fabric blends that motivate you and keep you dry and fresh when you are sweating it out.

Why Yoga is Good for You

Yoga isn't just good for your physical health - it's great for your mental and emotional wellbeing too. By practicing mindfulness and meditation, yoga helps to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation and calmness, and improve focus and concentration. It can also help to alleviate symptoms of depression and improve your overall mood. In this blog post read about the physical and mental benefits of yoga and the different types of yoga practises.

Combating Plastic Pollution: A Call to Action on World Environment Day

“We don’t have to engage in grand, heroic actions to participate in change. Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” - Howard Zinn. On June 5th, people around the globe come together to commemorate World Environment Day—an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and taking action on critical environmental issues. This year, we shine a spotlight on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: plastic pollution.

Plastic in Activewear: Should you be concerned?

Have you also been reading the concerns raised with regards to the clothes we wear, especially the ones we sweat in? This blog post has been prompted by the numerous emails we have been receiving from the community with regards to plastics in the daily clothing you wear. There is general concern in the community which has been spiked from the media. Let's take a closer look.

Breathability and Softness: The Unique Fibre of Bamboo

Bamboo fabric is becoming increasingly popular and for good reason. Bamboo as we know is a type of grass. Albeit can grow into heights that are not normally seen in the grass family. They regenerate pretty fast and have a long growth cycle acquiring full growth with a short span of two to three months. Not only is it sustainable and eco-friendly, but it also has unique properties that make it a great choice for clothing. In this blog post, we'll explore the unique fibre structure of bamboo and how it contributes to the breathability and softness of bamboo fabric.

Can We Make Earth Hour a Habit?

In light of Earth Day, it's important that we take bold action, come up with innovative solutions, and implement them fairly. This requires everyone - businesses, governments, and citizens - to work together and be responsible for their actions. It's a collaborative effort to protect our planet. This requires everyone - businesses, governments, and citizens - to work together and be responsible for their actions. It's a collaborative effort to protect our planet. Let's Invest In Our Planet.

Investing in Our Planet | Our Sustainable Practices

At Active by GS, we prioritise your health and well-being, especially your skin's well-being as well as the health of our planet Earth. Our mission is to promote sustainability, and we consistently strive to minimise our environmental impact and push ourselves to be more eco-friendly. We recognise that sustainability is a continual process, and we aim to embark on this journey together with you, one day, one step at a time.

Celebrating Earth Hour 2023 with Fun Activities

Are we humans able to spare at least an hour of our life every year to help sustain mother earth? Earth hour has since grown into a global movement that encourages individuals, businesses, and governments to take action on climate change and other environmental issues. As a community, let’s all come together and show our support to our planet earth by doing as much as we can to switch off - and we have some fun ideas!

4 Environmental Benefits of Bamboo Clothing

Bamboo clothing has been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Not only is it soft, comfortable, and stylish, but it is also environmentally friendly. In this blog post, we will be discussing the top 4 environmental benefits of bamboo clothing.