FAQ
What did the name & the logo of “easyoga” come from?
Yoga nourishes the body, mind and soul, while bringing calmness and clarity. However the actual physical practice, various asanas, can be challenging. By combining both easy and yoga, we aim to provide products that can help make the motivation sometimes needed come a little "easier". The logo is the chakra flower, the very same one that represents the crown chakra. It is associated with pure consciousness.
When was easyoga established in?
easyoga was established in 2002.
Where is easyoga headquartered?
easyoga’s headquarters is in Taipei, Taiwan. This strategic location allows it to maintain strong relationship with partnering factories all over Taiwan, while that quality is adheres to the highest standard.
What is the mission statement and mission for easyoga?
easyoga’s mission statement is to continuously design products with function and grace, that aim to perfect your life. Our vision statement is to share the benefits of yoga with the world.
What commitments to yoga do easyoga have?
easyoga is dedicated to sharing the benefits of yoga with the world. As information is important, easyoga is also focused on protecting it. Knowledge from yoga was written down by yogis and sages centuries ago on palm leaf manuscripts. Only a small portion of this knowledge has been utilized. However with time, these manuscripts start to decay. easyoga has partnered with the Yoga Classics Input Project (YCIP), in supporting their work of digitizing this precious information for long term preservation. Through specially marked merchandise, YCIP receives 1/3 of the retail price. In addition, easyoga actively works with YCIP to help promote their cause.
Are the prices reasonable? What make the cost higher than normal sport wear?
We use quality fabric and our garments are manufactured to high standards. We use a higher percentage of Lycra in our products, which allows four way stretch, shape retention and breathability. Our products are made in Taiwan, that betters ensure quality when compared to other countries. In addition our products are durable, and with proper care will continue to accompany you practice after practice.
What materials do the yoga wear made of?
In our Laveda line, we use SOFit – which is a blend of Nylon and Lycra. Both soft to the touch, yet allows sweat wicking, breathability, four way stretch, all in a package that was built to last. This is the fabric that has enabled easyoga to become a professional yogi brand.
Supima cotton, which is considered the “cashmere of cotton”, is used extensively in our Bertii collection. Its longer staple length increases it softness and minimizes the effect of pilling. It has a stronger fiber that allows it to retain colours and dye, allowing your easyoga apparel to look and feel fresh time after time.
Sopra cotton is enriched cotton that has some stretch. It is lightweight and breathable, making it a good layering piece. Used in the Bertii collection. Compared to Supima, its cost is lower yet retaining a similar quality feel.
Bamboo charcoal is an eco-friendly fabric that is lightweight, breathable, antimicrobial, and absorb odours. It used in the lining of several of our tops and bottoms, and used in the Men’s Lespiro shirts.
Flycool has been added to certain garments, which can help reduce body heat upon contact. This technical fabric continuously stays cool, even after prolonged heavy activity, and also wicks sweat to keep you dry.
What are the technical features of easyoga apparels?
easyoga’s Laveda collection utilizes SOFit fabric that stretches to complement various activities, in addition to breathability and wicking sweat. The cut and design ensures that there is minimal friction when doing poses, such as flat seaming and moving seams to the back. The clothing is fitted not only to enhance curves, but also to minimize distraction
How does the design associated with the philosophy of yoga and the color of chakras?
The crown chakra is symbolized by the violet chakra flower, which is the logo of easyoga. By opening the crown chakra, the individual feels a sense of enlightment – joy, bliss, and a broader view of the world. Our slogan “perfecting your life” comes from this. The crown chakra has the most energy, and exerts enormous influence over the other chakras.
The goal of yoga is to unite oneself with nature, with a greater consciousness of the universe. At easyoga, we provide the tools to improve your yoga, and at the same time open your various chakras.
How does easyoga stand out from other yoga wear brands?
We focus on elegance and high-end, where quality meets function. In addition to a successful clothing line, we have a multitude of yoga props and accessories. With numerous patents registered, our image as a full-fledged yoga brand is gaining more visibility.
Where is the design team? What do they do? How many designs are created every year?
easyoga works with an international design team, but the core team is located in Taiwan. With feedback provided from yogi and athletic professionals, they creatively weave both fashion and function into beautiful designs. They study current trends such as colours and style, when implementing their ideas. Working closely with the factories, they ensure that these designs are carefully replicated for production.
Currently, easyoga has 2 large collections per year – Spring/Summer (March) and Fall/Winter (September). In between, those are minor style releases and replenishment stocks. However as demand for new styles are rising, we are working on releasing designs more frequently.
Where does easyoga manufacture its products?
About 90% of easyoga products are made in Taiwan, which is all of the Laveda line.
How does easyoga combine environmental friendliness and aesthetics in the design of products?
Our designs incorporate softer colours and more earth-tone shades. Our Bertii collection emphasizes on eco-friendly fabrics. Bamboo charcoal and coconut charcoal are both breathable and lightweight. For our mats, we utilize eco-friendly TPE, natural rubber, and organic cotton. We are always looking and sourcing for quality environmentally friendly fabrics that can utilized for performance.
What is 1% For the Planet? How does it work?
As yoga and nature are bound together, there is a strong need to change our ways for long-term sustainability. easyoga is a member of 1% For the Planet, a global alliance of businesses that donate 1% of their annual revenue to various environmental organizations. By placing 1% FTP tags on our clothing, we hope to entice consumers thinking about our planet, and make positive changes.
easyoga works together with registered 1% FTP non-profit members. Providing funds to their cause is one thing, but also working with them to create exposure and visibility is a very important step. We hope to set an example and encourage companies to make a making a positive difference – this is our world and we are all responsible for its future.
What is the care instructions for the yoga wear (product)?
To keep our garments feeling new time after time, we recommend to wash them in cold water and hang dry. Do not use fabric softener as it prevents the fabric from breathing, making it difficult to wick sweat. Putting our Laveda clothing in a dryer will minimize the effectiveness of the Lycra/elastane over time. Also to prevent “pilling” or "bobbling" (fluffy balls of fabric), avoid washing Laveda clothing with fluffy items such as towels.
What is 3D Cutting?
As easyoga apparel is fitted, we design our apparel to better conform to the curves of the body, such as the chest and the bottom. This ensures better fit and support that sculpts itself. If you put a regular shirt on the table, it will lie flat. However if you put an easyoga apparel on the table, certain areas would rise or fall accordingly. Therefore during the design and production process, the factory would have to calculate in advance how much slack (or lack there of) to use when making creating the framework. Trained seamstresses are required for these much more technical designs, which would therefore involve higher costs.
