Brand Guides
Every brand.
Honest verdict.
We have tested every major Pilates activewear and equipment brand so you can buy with confidence. Each guide covers the best pieces, what to avoid, sizing notes, and our honest verdict on whether the brand is worth your money.
Activewear
Activewear brand guides
Lululemon
The benchmark. Best-in-class Align legging for reformer and mat.
Top pick
Align Legging
Alo Yoga
High-compression performance. The Airbrush legging is built for serious movement.
Top pick
Airbrush Legging
Varley
The European boutique brand. Sophisticated, muted, and precisely cut for the studio.
Top pick
Reeves Legging
Splits59
Built explicitly for Pilates and barre. The Raquel legging is the method’s finest.
Top pick
Raquel Legging
Sweaty Betty
The UK studio standard. Excellent European credentials, genuine Pilates performance.
Top pick
Power Workout Legging
Athleta
Best value in the premium tier. B Corp certified. Excellent size range XXS–3X.
Top pick
Salutation Stash Tight
Vuori
The best brand for men doing Pilates. Women’s range excellent too.
Top pick
Performance Jogger
Free People Movement
The pilates girl aesthetic. Lifestyle-forward with genuine studio credentials.
Top pick
Good Karma Legging
Gymshark
Accessible entry point. Best budget option with real quality for studio use.
Top pick
Flex Legging
Girlfriend Collective
Sustainable and serious. Made from recycled materials, performs like premium.
Top pick
Compressive Legging
Equipment
Equipment brand guides
Manduka
The premium mat brand. The PRO mat has a lifetime guarantee and unmatched spinal feedback.
Top pick
PRO Mat (6mm)
Balanced Body
The world’s leading reformer brand. Used in more studios than any other.
Top pick
Allegro 2 Reformer
Merrithew / STOTT
Contemporary method’s flagship brand. The V2 Max is the industry benchmark.
Top pick
V2 Max Plus Reformer
Equipment Roundups
Looking for the best across brands?
Our equipment roundups test the best products across every brand — so you get the honest winner, not a brand-specific view.