Fabrics 101: Airbrush – The Absolute Essential

Fabrics 101: Airbrush – The Absolute Essential

Nothing beats this fabric (& we've asked around)

How many times have you typed “best leggings” or “best yoga pants” into the search bar? Probably too many times to count? Us too.

All we want is a go-to, staple legging that’s lightweight but breathable, lounge-worthy but gym-approved, and sculpting but comfortable — is that too much to ask?

Alo didn’t think so. Which is why the design team went to work constructing a fabric that we’d be happy spending the rest of our days in. The result? Airbrush — the perfect, every-day fabric for yoga pants, bras, and tops.

For the days when you’re testing out a new boxing class or inviting a new boo over for drinks, Airbrush is the casual, iconic classic that keeps you calm, cool, and totally confident. Whether it’s the sculpting fabric or the breathable knit, we can’t really say, but this essential legging compliments whatever your day brings.

We’re breaking down our #1 closet staple below with the why, where, what, and how the heck didn’t you own a pair before, so let’s get started...

A woman wearing the Wild Thing Bra and High-Waist Biker Shorts both in white while posing at Alo House.

WHY WE 🖤 AIRBRUSH

THE FEEL

Airy & Breathable – making it your best friend during the hardest of HIITs and well-deserved R&R

4-Way Stretch – a move-with-you feel that lives up to the name (no, the fabric hasn’t truly been airbrushed onto your body, but it sure will feel like it)

THE TECH

Totally Opaque – movement-proof to the max, count on complete coverage during all of your favorite ways to sweat

Moisture Wicking – fabric tech that wicks away sweat and helps prevent odor

THE LOOK

Cotton-y, Matte Finish – a smooth finish that’s the perfect base for any outfit

Sculpts & Smooths – for that snatched feeling and smooth look we all love on the street and in the studio

Woman wearing the Pixie Bra and the High-Waist Zip It Flare Legging both in Black with sunglasses and white sneakers while posing in front of the Alo Bronco at Alo House.

WHERE WE WEAR AIRBRUSH

HIGH INTENSITY

During a heart-pumping endurance class (thank you Jacy Cunningham and his Level Up series), don’t you want a performance fit with a barely-there feel but all-the-right coverage? Because same. Airy, opaque, and breathable for HIIT-ing your heart out.

LOUNGING

A knit with all the softness and cotton-iness in the world makes movie nights more cozy and WFH way more comfy. (P.S. These are giving sweatpants a run for their money.)

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Whether you’re skydiving, hiking, or rock-climbing, this fabric is the all-purpose staple you’re going to want by your side.

EVERYDAY ESSENTIAL

So smooth, sculpting, and classic making it the backbone of your closet and the perfect foundation for any outfit.

Woman wearing the Ambient Logo Bra and High-Waist Biker Short in Neon Apricot while hanging out on the grass at Alo House.

AIRBRUSH PIECES WE 🖤

Airbrush Real Bra Tank – the essential bra-tank combo with our fave silhouette and wear-anywhere power

Airbrush High-Waist Flutter Legging – they’ve sold out 3x so you know they’re the real deal

High-Waist Biker Short – the quintessential biker that provides all the lift and all the sculpt in all the colors

Pixie Bra – a skinny, asymm, one-shoulder bra for a studio-to-street stunner

Captivate Crop Short Sleeve – a sleek mock-neck and bold back cutout for a cropped fit we’re wearing literally everywhere

Two women posing in front of the pool at Alo House wearing the Airbrush Summer Sunset Dye Bra and High-Waist Short.

HOW WE’RE PAIRING AIRBRUSH

Splendor Bra + Aces Tennis Skirt - delicate and flirty but ultra-comfy for studio and street

Wellness Bra + High-Waist Airbrush Legging - the practice perfect combo that’ll change your workout game

Wild Thing Bra + High-Waist Zip-It Flare - a street-stunner look for an elevated everyday fit

If you couldn’t tell, Airbrush is one of our must-haves — and for good reason as you can tell from above. Whether you’re dressing it up or down or turning it upside down (because getting your heart above your head is big for us yogis), we want to see it! Tag @Alo in your posts and follow along as we debut new styles in our fan-fave fabric!