There’s activewear you put on for a workout. And then there’s the kind you keep wearing long after the workout is over.
That’s the idea behind Essence by Thrivin - a softer, lighter approach to activewear designed for Pilates, yoga, studio sessions, easy movement and everyday life. It’s made for those days when you want to feel comfortable without giving up a put-together look.
And the first response was pretty exciting. During the VIP launch, an average of one Essence piece was being purchased every five minutes over a 2.5-hour period. That was before the collection even opened to the wider public, making it a strong early sign that this kind of activewear had a place in the Thrivin wardrobe.
So, What Makes Essence Different?
Essence isn’t about replacing the rest of your activewear. It’s about giving you another option.
Some workouts call for a more supportive, held-in fit. Others are slower, lighter and more relaxed. And then there are the days when you’re not really working out at all — you’re walking to grab a coffee, heading to brunch after Pilates or spending the afternoon running errands.
Essence was created for those moments.
The collection has a low-compression, second-skin feel, with lightweight pieces designed to move naturally with you. It’s activewear that doesn’t need to announce itself as activewear.
Soft Is the Point
Let’s talk about the obvious part: the feel.
Essence is made with a lightweight fabric blend that gives the collection its soft, smooth feel and easy stretch. The pieces are designed to sit comfortably against the body while giving you the freedom to move without feeling restricted.
It’s the sort of thing you put on for a Pilates class and then realise you’re still wearing three hours later.
And honestly, we’re not mad about that.
What’s in the Essence Collection?
The collection brings together a few easy-to-style staples, each with its own take on the softer side of activewear.
Essence Wide Leg Pants
A relaxed silhouette for days when you want your activewear to feel a little more elevated.
The Essence Wide Leg Pants bring an easy, flowing shape to the collection and work particularly well as part of a matching set. Wear them to the studio, throw on a jacket afterwards and you’re good to go.
Essence Racer Back Bra
Simple, clean and easy to style, the Essence Racer Back Bra has the kind of silhouette that works on its own or underneath your favourite layers.
Pair it with the matching wide-leg pants or mix it into the rest of your activewear wardrobe.
Essence Side Stripe Shorts
When the weather warms up, the Essence Side Stripe Shorts make an easy choice for lighter movement and everyday plans.
The side stripe adds a subtle sporty detail without taking over the look, while the low-compression feel keeps things comfortable.
Essence Twist Knot Long Sleeve Top
Then there’s the piece that brings a little more personality to the collection.
The Essence Twist Knot Long Sleeve Top features a front twist detail that adds shape and texture to its cropped silhouette. It’s lightweight and easy to layer, but interesting enough to wear on its own.
Think yoga, Pilates, low-intensity training or simply a day when you want your outfit to do a little more.
Essence or Elevate™?
If you already know Thrivin, you’ll know that Elevate™ and Essence serve different purposes.
Elevate™ is built around high compression and a firm, close-to-body fit - ideal when you want that held-in feeling during more demanding training.
Essence takes a lighter approach, with low compression and a softer feel for lower-intensity movement and everyday wear.
It’s not about choosing one over the other.
It’s about knowing what you feel like wearing that day.
High compression when you want more hold.
Low compression when you want more ease.
Your wardrobe should have both.
From Pilates to the Rest of Your Day
The best thing about activewear that works beyond the workout is that it gives you fewer reasons to change.
Essence was designed with that in mind.
A morning Pilates class can turn into coffee with a friend. A studio session can turn into a supermarket run. A slow Sunday can involve a walk, lunch and absolutely no intention of doing anything particularly athletic.
Your outfit can keep up with all of it.
That’s the Essence of it, really.
Soft enough to live in. Easy enough to move in. Good enough to wear everywhere else.
Meet Essence by Thrivin
Essence is now here - bringing a softer feel and a more relaxed energy to the Thrivin collection.
Because activewear doesn’t always have to be about pushing harder.
Sometimes, it’s simply about feeling good in what you’re wearing.
And when it feels this soft, you might not want to take it off.
