Fabric Guide
Look & feel amazing when you move
At LiveLife Move our design process is driven by living life through movement. Our movement clothing is stylish, flattering and comfortable for active, moving women.
A very important element of our movement clothing are the fabrics we use. We not only look for sustainable and ethical processes, we also want soft to touch, comfortable and unique fabrics.
Our fabrics
- are sourced locally in New Zealand or Australia
- have certification reflecting sustainable processes
- are organic, recycled or deadstock
How to use our Fabric Guide
To follow is a list with definitions of all the different types of fabrics we use in our movement clothing. The information includes where we have used the fabric in our Movement Clothing range. Fabrics meant for movement as well as fabrics that we use to create pops of colour or pattern.
A lot of our movement clothing is made from more than one fabric and will include elastane, lycra or merino. When following care instructions please be aware that these fabrics need to be handled gently on low heat settings.
Specific sustainability information and certification is provided with each fabric description.
Fabric Guide Certification & Sustainability. Click to see Definitions
LiveLifeMove Fabrics
Pura Organic Bamboo
93% Organic Bamboo Viscose, 7% Elastane
Bamboo is a natural fibre. This relatively modern organic fabric is made from Bamboo pulp, creating a sustainable yet durable natural fabric that is beautifully soft and pleasant to touch. A quality sustainable and 93% bio-degradable fabric.
OEKO-TEX®, REACH, ECO CERT, FSC CERT, BIODEGRADABLE
Pura Organic Bamboo is the main fabric used in two of our Movement Tops – the Live Tee and the Gather Tee.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Do not soak. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Drip dry in shade. Do not iron.
- Organic
- Biodegradable
- Thermal regulating
- Anti-bacterial
- Moisture absorbent
- Hypo allergenic
- Breathable
- Soft and comfortable
- Two-way stretch
Asana Marle Polyester
88% Polyester, 12% Elastane
Asana Marl is a support heavy weight base that is topped with a double sided peached finish in a natural melange effect. Soft and comfortable to wear with a natural feeling handle and the benefits of a quick drying Polyester.
OEKO-TEX
Asana Marle is the main fabric used in our Live Pant.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Do not soak. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Drip dry in shade. Do not iron.
- Melange effect
- Double peached
- Soft and comfortable
- Supportive
- UV Protective
- Quick drying
- Two-way stretch
Recycled Re-Activate
86% Recycled Nylon, 14% Elastane
Recycled Re-Activate is a synthetic fabric. Sustainable, soft and supportive, Re-Activate feels natural yet still provides the benefits of a fast drying, crease resistant and durable synthetic. It is also supportive yet still has freedom of movement holding its shape and retention.
GRS, OEKO-TEX, REACH
Recycled Re-Activate is the stretch component found at a minimum in the waistband and crutch of all of our Movement Pants. Recycled Re-Activate is also the main fabric used in our best selling Padded Underwear – Bike goUnders.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Do not soak. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Drip dry in shade. Do not iron.
- Recycled
- Soft natural feel
- Supportive
- Durable
- Fast drying
- Crease resistant
- Two-way stretch
Merino/Nylon Jersey
87% Merino, 13% Nylon – Deadstock
A nautral/synthetic blend. Super-soft merino/nylon core single jersey. The best of both worlds, all the comfort and thermal properties of merino with the strength and lightness of nylon, with the nylon at the core of the yarn and the merino wrapped around so only the merino fibre touches your skin. Nylon core merino gives extra durability, strength and recovery and remains lightweight. Beautifully soft, merino jersey is ideal for all seasons and perfect for movement wear.
ZQ certified merino, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification and Bluesign System Partner.
Merino/Nylon Jersey is used as the pop colour in the Stripe Move Top.
Care Instructions: Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle using a wool detergent, do not wring. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on cool setting or drip dry in shade. Use iron on wool setting. Do not dry clean.
- Deadstock
- Stretch, drape
- Durability, strength, recovery
- Soft, comfortable
- Moisture-wicking
- Odour resistant
- Hypoallergenic
- Natural insulator
- Machine washable
ZQ Premium Merino
100% Merino
A natural fibre. A sustainable, ethical & traceable fibre. The superfine merino fibre is spun into a single twist yarn, creating a slightly textural fabric with naturally occurring slubs throughout. The single jersey knit structure gives this fabric mechanical stretch and great drape. Beautifully soft, merino jersey is ideal for all seasons and perfect for movement wear.
ZQ certified merino, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification and Bluesign System Partner, SA800
ZQ Merino is the fabric used in the body of the Black Move Tee.
Care Instructions: Machine washable on a gentle/wool cycle using a wool detergent, do not wring. Do not bleach. Tumble dry on cool setting or drip dry in shade. Use iron on wool setting. Do not dry clean.
- Sustainable
- Stretch, drape
- Durability, strength, recovery
- Soft, comfortable
- Moisture-wicking
- Odour resistant
- Hypoallergenic
- Natural insulator
- Machine washable
Liberty Amalfi Woven
100% Nylon – Deadstock
Amalfi Woven Nylon is a synthetic fabric. An Italian made non-stretch fabric with a dry, crisp hand feel made from nylon for great performance and durability. This densely woven, yet lightweight plain weave fabric is perfect for activewear and is UPF 50+ making it ideal for use outdoors.
All Liberty fabrics are EU REACH certified and have an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
Amalfi Woven is used as the pop pattern on the front of our Move Shorts.
Care Instructions: Cold machine wash, do not bleach. Wash colours separately, do not twist/wring. Tumble dry on low temperature. Use a cool iron.
- Deadstock from Liberty Design
- Non-stretch
- Durable
- UPF 50+
- Colour fast
- Vibrant, bright geometric pattern
Tensel/Cashmere Jersey
74% Tencel, 11% Cashmere, 10% Illuminous Polyester, 5% Elastane – Deadstock
A natural/synthetic blend. This lightweight fabric has been knitted with a thin white illuminous poly stripe on a tencel and cashmere marle grey base. The white stripe glows in the dark after being “charged” in direct sunlight for a few hours. An incredibly soft fabric with an almost-opaque finish, luxurious hand feel and two-way stretch.
Tensel/Cashmere is the main fabric used in our Move Tee.
Care Instructions: Cold machine wash on gentle cycle, use low spin setting, tumble dry on low temperature or lie flat to dry, cool iron, do not bleach. Drycleanable.
- Deadstock
- 85% Natural fibres
- Moisture absorbent
- Breathable
- Soft and comfortable
- Two-way stretch
Eco Rib – Light
92% Recycled Nylon, 8% Elastane
Made of a Nylon yarn derived from post-industrial and post consumer waste, the Eco Rib Light range is contructed as a sustainable Rib texture. Soft and supportive, its ribbed structure also creates a natural breathable feature, making it moisture wicking and cool and comfortable to wear.
GRS, OEKO-TEX, REACH
Eco Rib Light is used on the front panel of the Move Short.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Do not soak. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Drip dry in shade. Do not iron.
- Recycled
- Rib texture
- Soft to touch
- Supportive
- Breathable
- Moisture wicking
- Two-way stretch
- Extra comfort
Recycled Eyelet Mesh
87% Recycled Polyester, 13% Elastane
A synthetic fibre. A sustainable yet traditional sports eyelet open mesh which is naturally moisture wicking leaving the skin fresh and dry. Made from Recycled Polyester, the Eco Eyelet is the perfect addition to sustainable activewear.
OEKO-TEX, REACH, GRS
Recycled Eyelet Mesh is the mesh used in the rear waistband of the Live Pant & Move Short. It is also used as lining in the Move Short.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Do not soak. Do not bleach. Do not dry clean. Do not tumble dry. Drip dry in shade. Do not iron.
- Recycled
- Open Mesh
- Moisture wicking
- Breathable
- Soft and comfortable
- Two-way stretch
Polyester
100% Polyester – Deadstock
Polyester is a synthetic fabric. A lightweight poly double jersey knit in a bold large scale floral print. The digitally printed design is made up of oversize painterly daisy heads in white with a yellow centre on a black background. This knitted fabric has a dry hand feel and width stretch making it ideal for activewear.
Polyester Jumbo Daisy is used as the pop pattern on the sleeve and pocket liner of our Live Tee & Move Pant.
Care Instructions: Cold machine wash, do not bleach. Wash colours separately, do not twist/wring. Tumble dry on low temperature. Use a cool iron.
- Deadstock
- Width stretch
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Colour fast
- Vibrant, bright daisy pattern
Cotton Lawn
100% Liberty Cotton – Deadstock
Cotton Lawn is a natural fabric. An Italian made non-stretch fabric with a light hand feel. This woven, yet very lightweight plain weave fabric is perfect for creating airflow. Bright patterns add interest and style making your garments great to wear.
All Liberty fabrics are EU REACH certified and have an OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
Cotton Lawn is used as the pop pattern on our Move Tees.
Care Instructions: Warm, gentle machine wash with mild detergent. Dry cleaneable. Tumble dry and hot iron. Drip dry in shade. Usually combined with performance fabrics that require special care.
- Deadstock
- Very lightweight
- Airflow
- Breathable
- Soft and comfortable
- Vibrant, bright patterns
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