GoGo Gloria Full Length Legging ($119), Zippy Zoe Singlet ($50)
Addicted to that rush of endorphins after a high-intensity workout? Or perhaps you’re addicted to the stretchy comfort of wearing leggings whilst demolishing a Top Paddock hotcake? Either way, new kids on the block Treball Active have got your behind covered.
The Melbourne-based activewear label is hoping to stand out from the crowd by combining luxe leisure looks with comfort, support and the convenience of not spending your entire workout pulling your leggings up.
We chatted with Sara Barnett from Treball about breaking into the athleisure industry, her favourite ways to work up a sweat, and the inspiration for the brand.
For people who haven’t seen Treball Active before, how would you describe the brand?
Classic, clean, but most importantly, FUN. Designed for functionality so you don’t have to hold your pants up while you’re working out. You can drop down and do mountain climbers without being worried that you’re not being supported (or more importantly covered!). Our leggings come up high enough to cover your stomach and our crops are designed to hold you in place so you can move at ease.
We started the label because we’ve noticed that fashion has overtaken function when it comes to work out gear, and we wanted to rebalance the equation. We’re all about doing both: nailing function while making you look and feel good… and making sure you won’t flash the person behind you. We’ve got you covered to squat with confidence – literally.
Do you have any other activewear designers you look to for inspiration?
We’ve always been a huge fan of Lululemon for their attention to detail and the high quality products.
We find inspiration everywhere though not just in other activewear labels. I found a lot of inspiration from my trip to Greece last year and you will see this come through in our upcoming collections.
How long have you been working in the fashion industry?
We’re very green in the ‘fashion industry’. We launched in late July, but there was lots of work done behind the scenes. This is our first year working within the fashion industry and we are loving it thus far. We have always had a passion for fashion especially when it comes to activewear. We love the way you can create flattering silhouettes using different designs and styles.
Bubbly Betty Jumper ($80)
How long did it take to get Treball Active off the ground?
From the initial ‘let’s actually do this’ to launch it took us almost a year to get Treball Active off the ground. We decided September last year that we wanted to give it a go and launched end of July 2018. There was a lot of designing and sampling, as well as trialling different manufacturers and of course many mistakes involved! We trialled so many different fabrics and once we were happy we’d put the products through different types of workouts (low and high intensity) and washing them multiple times to make sure they withheld their quality.
Athleisure is such a saturated market. How are you ensuring Treball Active stands out in the crowd?
Athleisure is such a large market nowadays and there are new brands popping up all the time, many of these brands are creating ‘Sport Luxe’ items that look great but as soon as you go to workout in them there is no support and you cannot workout at your peak.
At Treball we’re not just about tights and functional clothing – we’re setting out to help people find some semblance of balance between body, mind and soul in our unendingly busy lives. We feel there is a huge connection between exercising and having healthy mental state. We truly do believe in the old adage healthy body, healthy mind and we want to help women become the best versions of themselves by being happily active.
Lively Lilly Full Length Legging ($119)
What are the core values of Treball?
Our focus is to create high quality, functional activewear that makes you look and feel great and keep you Happily Active.
We also keep the importance of mental health at the forefront of our brand and we want to promote healthy lifestyles and remind people of the benefits of keeping Happily Active. At Treball Active we are trying to create a community of empowered women who are the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
How do you like to sweat?
I am an F45 goer (yes I’m part of the cult!) and love their cardio workouts, it really puts you to the test and gets your heart rate up in a way that I’d never get if I just went to the gym myself.
I also love to go for a good walk either along the beach or in nature with friends and my dog, Alfie. I just love the feeling after a good workout when the endorphins kick in! It always makes me feel a million bucks!
Do you have a favourite piece that you like to wear when you workout?
My favourite piece from our first collection is our Lively Lilly Leggings as they are so comfortable yet they support me through my high intensity workouts and don’t go see-through so I know I can squat with confidence and won’t flash the person behind me!
I literally live in our activewear whether I’m sweating out at the gym, going to brunch or lounging around the house on the weekends. They are so comfortable! I love, love, love them and hope you do to.
Treball Active ships worldwide, and is available online at treballactive.com.
