About Splits59

Splits59 is a Los Angeles activewear label that sits at the point where gym clothing and everyday clothing meet — pieces built to train in that do not look out of place afterwards.

What they make

The range covers leggings, sports bras and workout tops, then extends into sweats, tracksuits, knitwear, outerwear, shorts, jumpsuits and lifestyle trousers. Fabrics are named rather than generic, which is unusually useful: Airweight is the light, fast-drying jersey used for warm studios and running, Rigor is the firmer compressive fabric for leggings that need to hold, French Terry and fleece cover the soft off-duty pieces, and Supplex appears in the flared styles. A Made in LA capsule is produced locally.

Choosing between the fabrics

The decision worth making before you order is what you actually do. For hot yoga or anything that leaves you soaked, a light quick-drying knit is the right answer and a thick compressive legging is not. For weights and running, the firmer fabric holds its shape through repeated stretching and is less likely to sag at the knee. Squat-proof is a real question with pale colours in any brand, so read the reviews on the specific shade rather than assuming the fabric behaves the same in every colourway.

Ordering from the UK

This is an American brand, so a few practical points. Sizing is US, and the size chart is the guide rather than your usual British label. The delivered price for a UK order will normally include import VAT and possibly duty, which is worth adding to the shopping-basket figure before deciding, and returning something across the Atlantic costs more and takes longer than a domestic return. Wash activewear cold, skip fabric conditioner — it coats the fibres and ruins the wicking — and dry flat rather than in a tumble dryer, which is what kills elastane.

Using a Splits59 discount code

Add the pieces you want, then put the code into the promo box in the cart and let the figure settle before checkout.