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Abalone Restoration Leggings

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Known for the psychedelic patterns found on their inner shells, abalone (sea snails) feature unique colors that are created by nacre, hexagonal platelets of aragonite also known commonly as “mother of pearl” and found on a variety of mollusks. Our print features the piercing blues of New Zealand’s Pāua, the Māori name given to three species Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis and Haliotis virginea.

    1. Raw hem and internally stitched bar-tacks allow for customizable inseam lengths of 31”, 29”, 27”, 25”, and 23”. Crop to 7/8ths length or customize for your height. Learn how here.
    2. Streamlined pockets on the side of both legs for your phone, wallet, snacks or sunscreen
    3. UPF 50+ sun protection (max rating achievable)
    4. Fibers mechanically engineered for quick dry, moisture wicking and breathability
    5. Resilient 4-way stretch and recovery for shape retention in and out of the water
    6. Tag-less, wide waistband for comfort, added security and fold over option
    7. 100% chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant
  • 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from post-consumer plastic bottles), 12% spandex

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by Abalone

Abalone is the common name for a variety of marine snails that are found throughout the world’s oceans. Sought after for their meat and their beautiful shells, populations have declined rapidly and some species are now critically endangered.

Our relationship with abalone illustrates the challenges of overexploitation of the marine environment. Until the 1980s, it was widely thought that abalone populations were resilient and could effectively rebound from harvesting activities. Unfortunately, that has not proven to be true.

Abalone are “broadcast spawners,” meaning that two individuals must be within three feet of one another to sexually reproduce. This type of reproduction makes population recovery very challenging, driving the need for humans to intervene.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to Get Inspired

“Our partnership with Waterlust helps us spread our message of conservation across the globe far beyond our reach.  It is a great example of how one small organization with one employee can only do so much but by working together we can do more, reach more, spreading knowledge, happiness, beauty, and hopefully compassion for our ocean animals.”

Nancy Caruso

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Customer Reviews

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Tanya Szerlip (Kailua-Kona, HI, US)
Love these leggings!!!

While I was hoping these would arrive in time for my live aboard trip, I was so thrilled to came home these beautiful leggings! The colors are so fantastic and vibrant and I was so happy to learn that they have side pockets (my friend’s leggings don’t). I have worn them several times now, and have purchased additional pairs because I like them so much. I’m eagerly waiting for the whale shark print to come back in stock, that will be my next pair!

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Jason Spencer (Tulare, CA, US)
Amazing Activewear

Wife absolutely loves them. Supper comfortable and not see thru, plus an excellent product for lake activities.

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Tina Gauer (Frankfurt am Main, HE, DE)
Abalone Leggings

I am a total fan of all Waterlust leggings and as a dive professional, I keep recommending them! Great fit, durability, and amazing look - all for a good cause. Love it! Thank you

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Carmen Cheney (Delta Junction, AK, US)
Comfortable and colorful

I love these leggings. I want towear them everyday. And I love the patterns too

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Ann Paese (Milwaukee, WI, US)
Largest size didn’t fit right.

I so wanted to love them but even the largest size didn’t fit on my body comfortably. Easy return process. Beautiful colors.

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Elizabeth Blackford (Palm Bay, FL, US)
2 CUSTOMIZATIONS NEEDED

Wow - beautiful colors, & pleasantly thicker material than I expected!
After wearing & showering in my leggings, I suggest adding a waistband drawstring, & additional inseam tacks at the “capri” length, just below the knee. (I’ll use my cutoffs as sleeves when I make a coordinated rashguard t-top.)
Proud to be supporting you guys & this work!

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