In recent years, bamboo clothing has surged in popularity, capturing the attention of fashion enthusiasts and eco-conscious individuals alike. From cozy pajamas to stylish activewear, this sustainable fabric has garnered acclaim for its comfort, durability, and environmentally friendly attributes. However, what truly sets bamboo clothing apart is its remarkable ability to resist odors, even after enduring ten grueling days of intense exercise. Allow us to introduce you to our experimenter, Garrick, who put our Piha T-shirt to the ultimate test. Check out his mini-documentary on our Instag ..read more

Let's talk about one of the frostiest trend in health - ice baths. That's right, submerging yourself in ice-cold water may sound unconventional, but there's a method to the madness. It all began when the legendary Wim Hof, known as the "Iceman," initiated the craze with a mission to unlock the incredible potential of our bodies and promote mental health. Now, it's time to explore the icy facts about the benefits of ice baths: ❄️? **1. Recovery Magic: Ice baths are like a superhero cape for your muscles. They help reduce inflammation and muscle soreness, making them a go-to for athletes and wee ..read more

Hey there, fabulous eco-warriors and planet protectors! It's that time of the year again when we join forces to celebrate Plastic Free July! ?? Plastic Free July is a global movement that empowers individuals, communities, and organizations to ditch single-use plastics and make sustainable choices throughout the month. It's all about embracing a plastic-free lifestyle and showing some love to our beautiful planet. So, let's dive right in and explore some fantastic tips to help you navigate this plastic-free journey like a pro: Be a Bag Boss: One of the easiest ways to reduce plastic waste is ..read more

At Lete, we're all about having fun and making positive changes in the world, and what better way to do that than by introducing you to some of the most inspiring eco-influencers on the planet? Get ready to meet the top 10 eco-warriors who are kicking butt and taking names in the fight for a better planet! Greta Thunberg - This teenage sensation from Sweden is like a superhero of the climate change movement. She's taking on politicians and big corporations with a fiery passion that would make even the most jaded environmentalist jump for joy. Jane Goodall - This legend has been saving an ..read more

For those of us who experience – more like endure – our periods every month, it can often be inconvenient, expensive, messy and pretty wasteful. Affecting about half the world’s population, one would think there would be a broader discussion about the whole process. And believe us, it is a process. It can be such an ordeal that sometimes we don’t have the time, energy or capacity to even think about how we could be more sustainable with the inevitable waste. For such a long time options, other than pads and tampons, were not readily available – or just not that appealing. Yeah. This month’s bl ..read more

I learnt a few of things during my 12 day camel expedition through the Gobi Desert; Bactrian camels eat snow, -40 degrees celsius will freeze your fingers in about 2 minutes, Mongolians are some of the most wonderful people in the world and one pair of LETE Motion Tights and Native Bra will last you 12 days. Truth be told they probably could have lasted longer, however we were back in civilisation by day 13 and had access to showers, so I thought it best to change out of all the camel riding gear. Not only did the natural bamboo fibre tights barely smell after nearly 2 weeks, they were also su ..read more

Happy New Year LETE family! We hope you have all had a lovely, soul fulfilling break. Here at LETE headquarters we wanted to start the year as we mean to finish, sustainably – and what better way to do that, than by providing our readers with more sustainable living inspo. 2023 is going to be all about transparency and accountability.  As a homegrown New Zealand activewear brand, LETE are committed to using only the most sustainable methods to produce truly ethical garments – if you didn’t know already. Not only because it is of moral importance to our founders, but because it is imperati ..read more

Wow it’s the first of December! The Pohutakawas are starting to bloom, your mother wants to know if you’ll be home for christmas lunch and that incessant woman in HR is going on about secret santa. It can be a stressful time of year, where all efforts to be sustainable and mindful are relegated to the back of the mind as just, “another thing to worry about”. But wait, it doesn’t have to be that way – cue shock horror – the team at LETE have compiled a few handy tips to help you navigate this fantastic time of year.    Waste not want not, ideas to minimise all that extra waste. It wil ..read more

I’m sure most of us have moved on from that tired old cliche of calling vegetables, “rabbit food”. Thankfully the world, generally, accepts now that eating more vegetables is essential to balancing a healthy lifestyle. It seems almost comical, that the FDA has only this year officially recognised that eating a healthy diet, combined with regular exercise “reduces overall risk of mortality”, but there you go – the official narrative has finally caught up. The most recent debate, and one which we consider most important here at LETE, concerns food sustainability. And no we are not chirping that ..read more

Are ya’ feeling fresh as a daisy? Or still trying to catch up from those damn clocks turning back – wondering how winter just came and went, void of the prerequisite hibernation and social isolation. Well, if you’re the latter, we’re here to help put that spring, back into your step. The answer? Nature. It’s the most simple and effective cure. Whatever residual winter lethargy you may or may not be feeling right now, compounded by the seemingly endless Covid-19 fallout – cue the eye roll – you simply need to step out your front door and take a big inhale. Smell the budding lemon tree next doo ..read more