Kari Traa Activewear

From Scandinavian activewear brand Kari Traa, these garments are soft, stretchy, and super comfortable. Wear them while running, hiking, taking a yoga class, or breaking a sweat at the gym. The Sjølvsagt capris feature durable flatlock seams to prevent chafing, a wide elastic waistband with a hidden key pocket, and reflective details that improve visibility during those evening jogs. Great paired with the capris or on its own, the Kristin long-sleeve shirt has many of the same features, plus thumbhole sleeves and a large ventilating panel to keep you cool. Finally, there’s the Var bra. The moisture-wicking fabric keeps you dry, the wide chest elastic offers light support, and the slim shoulder straps ensure total freedom of movement.

Founded by Kari Traa, a Norwegian champion freestyle skier with three Olympic medals to her name, this brand was born of a need for women’s gear in a male-dominated sport. Kari realized this early on, and between training and competing, spent her time knitting beanies and customizing her own skiwear. These became so popular among her friends and fellow skiers that, in 2002, Kari decided to turn her hobby into a business. Today, the company’s product line includes everything from underwear to outerwear—all with a vibrant color palette and technical features built to handle harsh weather conditions.