Why Nylon Is the Best Choice for Yoga Leggings
Nylon is the top choice for yoga and Pilates: it’s lightweight, supple, and reliably opaque even during intense stretches and deep poses. It dries quickly, feels comfortable against the skin, and retains its shape even after many washes. The smooth finish of OACE nylon also ensures an elegant silhouette on the mat.
Which Yoga Leggings Suit Your Practice?
The right yoga pants depend on your practice and personal preferences.
For Hatha, Yin Yoga, and Pilates—styles that involve slow, held poses—full-length yoga leggings are particularly well-suited. The Aura Nylon Leggings, with a V-shaped waistband in the back and a clean silhouette, are a classic in the Aura Collection. If you’re looking for a feminine touch with a flared leg, go for the Aura Nylon Flared Leggings. The flared silhouette also makes them the top choice for everyday wear and the walk to your yoga class.
For Vinyasa, Power Yoga, and Hot Yoga—more dynamic styles involving greater movement and heat—we recommend the Aura Nylon Crop Leggings in 3/4 length. Less fabric means better airflow and greater freedom of movement at the ankles. The high-waisted V-shaped waistband at the back stays securely in place without slipping and creates a flattering shape.
If you’re into piping details and a modern look, the Aura Nylon Piped Leggings and the Aura Nylon Piped Flared Leggings are two styles that perform just as well on the mat as they do in everyday life.
For anyone who prefers softer, more flowing yoga pants, the Softline Nylon Leggings offer an exceptionally light, flowing feel. They’re ideal for Pilates and gentler yoga styles. The Softline Nylon Wide Leg Pants, featuring a V-shape waistband in the front and back and available in regular and petite lengths, are the perfect yoga pants for anyone who wants more room and freedom of movement.
What to Look for in Yoga Leggings
Good yoga pants meet different requirements on the mat than gym leggings. Here are the most important criteria:
- Opaque even in deep poses: The material is stretched significantly, especially during forward bends and inversions. OACE Nylon Yoga Leggings remain reliably opaque even when stretched to their maximum.
- No scrunch: All OACE yoga leggings do away with the “booty scrunch” and instead offer a clean, minimalist look.
- High waistband for a secure fit: The Shape waistband in the Aura and Softline collections sits high on the waist and doesn’t slip down during inversions or forward bends.
- Fit: According to the community, the Aura Nylon Crop Leggings run slightly tighter than the other Aura models. If in doubt, choose one size larger. All other styles run true to size.
Yoga Leggings at a Glance
Full Length: Aura Nylon Leggings, Aura Nylon Piped Leggings, Softline Nylon Leggings
Flared: Aura Nylon Flared Leggings, Aura Nylon Piped Flared Leggings
3/4 Crop: Aura Nylon Crop Leggings
Wide-Leg Yoga Pants: Softline Nylon Wide-Leg Pants
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