Lululemon Unrestricted Power High-Rise Tight
Summary
Lululemon Unrestricted Power High-Rise Tight scores 12/100. A 100% synthetic legging with three distinct plastic fiber types across its construction. The body is 71% nylon and 29% Lycra Elastane — nearly a third elastane, one of the highest proportions in this category. The pocket lining adds 90% recycled polyester and 10% Lycra Elastane. Recycled polyester still sheds microplastics identically to virgin polyester. Three synthetic fiber types means three separate leaching vectors in direct skin contact across the full lower body. No natural fiber content, no organic or sustainable certifications.
At a glance
Key ingredients 3
Nylon (71% body)Bad
Petroleum-derived synthetic polyamide forming the primary structure of the legging. Sheds microplastic fibers during washing and wear. Non-biodegradable.
See more about Nylon (71% body) →Lycra Elastane (29% body, 10% pocket lining)Bad
At 29% of the body fabric, this is one of the highest elastane proportions in the leggings category. Synthetic polyurethane confirmed to leach plastic on skin contact, amplified by sweat and exercise.
See more about Lycra Elastane (29% body, 10% pocket lining) →Recycled Polyester (90% pocket lining)Bad
Made from post-consumer plastic waste. Despite the sustainability angle, recycled polyester sheds microplastics identically to virgin polyester. Adds a third distinct synthetic fiber type to this garment.
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