My favorite active wear is designed and made by a small company in California called INKnBURN. Why am I obsessed with their gear? It’s simple, really… just look at these gorgeous designs!
Decent athletic clothing can be both difficult to find and a bit on the pricey side, so I will admit I was skeptical of branching out and trying the brand back in 2016. No venders sell their products locally, so I had to trust their online size chart and customer reviews. Luckily, I also have some friends in town who had already purchased some of their clothing, and they assured me it was both worth the price and accurate sizing-wise.
Here’s a breakdown of what I love about INKnBURN apparel:
- The artwork on every piece they create is AMAZING, and the colors do not fade or bleed onto my skin or other clothing despite excessive wearing, constant washings, and sweating enough to create a flood.
- One of my favorite aspects of the designs is that they are just as intricate on the back as they are on the front.
- INKnBURN is super versatile! It’s the perfect clothing for running, yoga, rock climbing, travel, and grocery store runs. I’ve even worn it to work.
- The tech shirt fabric used is high quality, stretchy, moisture-wicking, extremely breathable, and silky soft against my skin.
- The seams are flat, mostly double-sewn for durability, and the stretchy thread used is soft and not scratchy. For someone with sensitive skin like me, this is a necessity. Additionally, a soft layer of smooth fabric actually covers the seam on the back of the neck where I usually find a tag. I find this far more comfortable than other popular tech shirt brands, many of which leave the seam on the back of the neck exposed.
Do waterfalls pour from your pits when you run? Well guess what?!
- Fellow sweaty folks rejoice! Sweat stains are nearly invisible on this fabric, which is nothing short of a miracle for those of us whose sweat is worthy of a state of emergency! For me, this is a must in active wear.
The bottom line…
- The tights, capris, and 4″ and 6″ shorts are a thicker, very smooth fabric that feels like butter and breathes well. They have a snug fit, which I prefer because they don’t creep down while I’m running, but they’re not quite as tight as compression wear. Like the shirts, the seams are flat and smooth.
- The traditional fit shorts have a comfortable, built-in liner/underwear! The outer layer is a lightweight, silky fabric, and I honestly don’t even think about my shorts when I’m wearing them because they’re just so comfortable.
- None of the bottoms chafe me in the *ah hem* upper-most thigh area during long runs. I have had this problem with other athletic clothing brands, so this is a HUGE plus for me.
- All of their gear is tested by ultra runners. In other words, crazy super-humans test out the tops, bottoms, and other items by running 100 miles wearing these clothes before they are deemed worthy of selling to the public. Fun fact: I’ve been one of the 100-mile testers for a pair of their shorts!
A few awesome additions…
- Camouflage pocket big enough to hold your phone, house key, and energy gels on the thighs! Not all active wear has this feature, so this is a huge plus. ‘Nuff said!
- One of my favorite features is the wide waistband, which fits comfortably over my hips to about my belly button. After birthing two humans, this is exactly where I like my running and yoga pant waistbands to sit. If you prefer a lower rise, the waistband folds over to reveal more beautiful design work.
- Additional bonus feature: stretchy drawstring hidden in the waistband!
Finally, I want to comment about the prices.
I used to balk when purchasing a tech shirt that I didn’t find on the clearance rack at Target, and now I am more than willing to throw my cash at INKnBURN like a lovestruck teenager screaming at a Billie Eilish concert. Here’s the bottom line: you get what you pay for. It’s also just as good of quality (if not better) than the better-known brands.
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Finally, one of my favorite things about INKnBURN is that all the products are made here in the USA. I love supporting a small business with high integrity and good business practices, so it is no surprise that I was thrilled to also find that their clothing performs second to none.
Ready to give them a try? You won’t be disappointed! If they’re sold out of your size, don’t fret! While their designs are limited edition, keep checking back because they come out with gorgeous new ones all the time.