TONA Activewear creates women’s performance wear led by its LiftFit leggings, developed after three years and $2.2 million of design work informed by interviews with hundreds of women. Its size-inclusive leggings run from 0 to 24 and use proprietary TONAFit fabric with Stay-Up Technology™, while the company’s mission extends beyond apparel: every leggings purchase helps fund mental-health counseling sessions for teens in need.
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PFAS Chemical-Free Fabric
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Paola PondersInspired by her sister’s recovery from breast cancer, founder and product developer Paola Ponce created Paola Ponders as a community-centered brand making functional activewear for women. Its collections connect fitness with wellness and faith, including a pink piece in every collection as a tribute to women affected by breast cancer. The brand also guarantees sweatshop-free production and hosts wellness gatherings such as Pilates and pickleball events.
Morgan Taylor ScrubsFounded by licensed physical therapist Dr. Nicole “Nikki” Sergeant after more than 15 years of wearing ill-fitting workwear, Morgan Taylor Scrubs designs medical scrubs for women’s curves as well as men’s professional needs. The Maryland-based business offers sizes XS through 4XL and extends its inclusive fit to group orders for healthcare teams. Dr. Sergeant also donates a portion of proceeds from every order to cancer research in memory of her mother, a nurse of more than 35 years.LANDOVER, MD
Cotton Canary LLCCotton Canary LLC makes boldly feminine workwear for women, designing comfortable, polished clothing that moves from the office into the rest of the day. Its garments are made in the USA in small batches, a production model the company says allows close attention to construction and limited-edition designs. Cotton Canary also directs 10% of its profits toward organizations supporting women and children, including anti-trafficking efforts and adoption assistance.
AwareAware is a woman-owned sustainable clothing brand created by friends, mothers, sisters, and other women to reduce fashion’s environmental impact while giving back to communities. Its work extends beyond apparel through a mental-health awareness mission centered on an Awareness Panda symbol created with Spanish artist Domingo Zapata, with a percentage of profits from licensed purchases supporting that effort. The company also redirected its sustainable textile resources during the 2020 pandemic to donate hypoallergenic, antibacterial masks to frontline healthcare workers.