Activewear doesn’t always need to work hard.
Sometimes, you want the leggings that hold everything in through a heavy session. Other times, you want something soft enough to forget you’re wearing it - for pilates, a coffee run, travelling, stretching, or simply getting through the day. That’s where our Essence collection comes in.
And the response started strong from the very beginning. During the VIP launch, an average of one Essence piece was being purchased every five minutes over a 2.5-hour period. It was an early sign that there was real appetite for a softer, more relaxed approach to activewear - even before the collection opened to the wider public.
Meet the Softer Side of Thrivin
Essence is a different kind of activewear for us.
Where our Elevate™ collection is built around high compression, sculpting hold and more demanding training, Essence takes a softer approach. It has low compression, a lightweight feel and a second-skin quality designed to move naturally with your body.
The idea is simple: there’s a fit for every kind of movement.
Essence was created for the moments between high-intensity workouts - pilates classes, studio sessions, walks, travel, rest days and everything that happens afterwards.
Because sometimes the workout ends, but your day doesn’t.
Soft Enough for Everyday
One of the things that makes Essence different is how easily it fits into everyday life.
The collection is made from a naturally derived viscose-from-bamboo blend with elastane, giving the fabric its soft feel and flexibility. The result is lightweight activewear with four-way stretch that moves with you rather than making you feel restricted.
Think:
Pilates → coffee → errands → sofa → repeat.
No outfit change required.
That studio-to-street versatility is at the heart of Essence. The pieces are designed to feel at home in a studio, but they don’t necessarily look like you’ve just come from one.
Three Silhouettes, Plus a Little Twist
Essence currently brings together versatile silhouettes designed around different parts of your day.
Essence Wide Leg Pants
Relaxed through the leg with a clean, elongated silhouette, the Essence Wide Leg Pants bring a more polished feel to everyday activewear. Pair them with the matching racer back bra for a coordinated studio look, or style them with an oversized layer when you’re off the mat.
Essence Racer Back Sports Bra
Simple, streamlined and easy to wear, the Essence Racer Back Sports Bra is designed with a soft, close-to-body feel. It works as part of a matching set or underneath your favourite everyday layers.
Essence Side Stripe Shorts
For warmer days and lighter movement, the Essence Side Stripe Shorts offer a flexible, low-compression fit with a subtle stripe detail. They keep the look sporty without making it feel overly technical.
Essence Twist Knot Long Sleeve Top
And then there’s the Essence Twist Knot Long Sleeve Top - proof that comfortable activewear can still have a little personality. The front twist-knot detail adds shape and texture to the cropped silhouette, while the lightweight, second-skin feel keeps it easy to wear.
Essence vs Elevate™: Which One Is Right for You?
The easiest way to think about the two is this:
Elevate™ is for when you want hold.
Essence is for when you want ease.
If your day involves lifting, HIIT or higher-intensity training and you prefer a firm, supportive fit, Elevate™ is the natural choice.
If you’re heading to Pilates, moving through a studio session, travelling, walking around the city or simply want activewear that feels softer and less restrictive, Essence is designed for that.
Neither is better. They’re simply built for different moments.
And honestly, your wardrobe probably needs both.
Activewear That Doesn’t Stop at the Studio
The idea behind Essence is bigger than creating another activewear collection.
It’s about recognising that movement doesn’t always look like a workout.
Sometimes it’s a pilates class. Sometimes it’s walking to pick up coffee. Sometimes it’s travelling across a city. Sometimes it’s stretching for ten minutes before starting your day. And sometimes it’s doing absolutely nothing - while still wanting to feel comfortable and put together.
That’s the space Essence was designed for.
Soft. Light. Easy. Made to move with you.
The Thrivin Essence collection is now available, bringing a softer kind of activewear into the Thrivin wardrobe - and giving you one more reason not to change your outfit just because your workout is over.
