I went into the lululemon store in Garden City to get a gift for an "active life" friend. The quality of their stuff is well known and it's not cheap, but the fabrics feel amazing and their ability to wick sweat and keep you cool is well known.
lululemon athletica inc. (styled in all lowercase) is a Canadian multinational athletic apparel retailer headquartered in British Columbia and incorporated in Delaware, United States. It was founded in 1998 The store sells athletic wear including tops, yoga pants - a product that the company invented, shorts, sweaters, jackets and undergarments, as well as hair accessories, bags, yoga mats, water bottles, and personal care products such as deodorant and dry shampoo.
Lululemon trademarked its original fabric, Luon, which included a higher-than-average amount of nylon microfiber, in 2005. Since then, the company has produced several different types of fabrics, including compression and moisture-wicking designs. Lululemon is primarily known for their leggings, which first made the brand popular.
In 2019, the company announced plans to double its men's business in the next five years beyond its women's and accessory business, competing against other athletic wear such as Nike and Under Armour.
The company has 574 stores internationally, and also sells online. read more
