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Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Model: Laura is our Chief Product Officer at Waterlust, a scuba diver, kiter and recreational yogi. She is 5’11, 147 lbs, 34B and is wearing a size M.

Laura (left) is 5'11", 150lbs, 34B, and wearing a size M top and M shorts. Camilla (right) is 5'8", 180 lbs, 36B and wearing a size L shorts and L top.

Model: Laura (left) is 5'11", 150lbs, 34B, and wearing a size M top and M shorts. Camilla (right) is 5'8", 180 lbs, 36B and wearing a size L shorts and L top.

Laura (left) is 5'11", 150lbs, 34B, and wearing a size M top and M shorts. Camilla (right) is 5'8", 180 lbs, 36B and wearing a size L shorts and L top.

Model: Laura (left) is 5'11", 150lbs, 34B, and wearing a size M top and M shorts. Camilla (right) is 5'8", 180 lbs, 36B and wearing a size L shorts and L top.

Black Circularity Leggings

$79.00 USD

Educational resources included with every purchase. Learn more.

Like you, our leggings are amphibious, meaning they are equally at home underwater or on land. Whether protecting your skin from UV radiation at the beach, wicking away sweat and heat at the gym, or hugging your bodacious bits in all the right ways while sipping nay nay on the couch (#nojudgement), these are the most versatile pants on the planet. And yes, they have pockets.

Made from post-consumer bottles AND old textiles through our Take-Back Program. We collect your old clothes, put them in a wood chipper (joking…kinda), and convert them into fiber, then fabric, then back into brand new clothing. Because textile waste comes in different colors, the resulting recycled fiber ends up looking brown, like a child finger-painting with ALL the colors at once kind of brown. Yuk! To fix this mess, the fibers are dyed black during the recycling process.

    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 available)
    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% fade-proof printing: chlorine, sun, saltwater and sunscreen resistant

  • 88% Repreve® RPET (recycled polyester made from recycled clothing and 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 Clothing & Recycled Plastic Bottles

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Apparel that supports textile recycling

According to the EPA, 87% of apparel textiles are not recycled annually in the United States, meaning millions of tons of old clothes are piled into landfills every year. While recycling infrastructure exists for things like plastic bottles and aluminum cans, textile recycling is far less developed and accessible. This is a missed opportunity because the raw materials within some kinds of clothing (like ours!) can be used to create entirely new fabric, as long as it’s done carefully. By purchasing products made from recycled textiles, you are financially supporting the infrastructure that enables recycling to happen and signaling to manufacturers that you value circularity.

Waste is shredded, combined with recycled plastic bottle flake, and enters a unique material conversion process to create resin.

Resin is formed. Along the way, black dye is added (using an efficient process that uses no water) to standardize the color of the result.

Resin is melted and made into yarn, to be spun into fabric, then cut and sewn back into clothing.

In the world of environmentally responsible fabrics, we think there are two clear leaders from an end-of-life perspective: those that are entirely made from natural fibers, and those made entirely of synthetic fibers. 100% natural fabrics like organic cotton are beneficial because they are biodegradable and recyclable, while 100% synthetic fabrics are beneficial because they are recyclable. Fabrics that blend natural and synthetic fibers together are not currently biodegradable or recyclable with today’s technology, which is why we don’t make them.

Your purchase supports our Textile Take-Back Program

The fabric used in this product is created from UNIFI’s Textile Takeback process, a program that converts discarded fabric into new, traceable raw materials. By partnering with other textile businesses and collecting your used Waterlust garments through our Take-Back Program, we’re able to divert fabric from the landfill and take another step towards manufacturing circularity. Programs like these only work if people like you participate, so when your Waterlust gear gets old, send it back to us for recycling.

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CELESTE BOVE (Henderson, NV, US)
Fabric was disappointing!

The fabric 4-way stretch was limited and the fabric was hot. I liked the pockets and the ability to shorten the length. However, I used them for exercise and the waist kept creeping downward. I have other water leggings for half the price that I like better.

Hi Celeste,

Thanks for taking the time to provide this feedback! Our leggings are made from our core fabric that we developed to support and protect you during adventures above and below the water. The fabric is slightly thicker than your standard legging/lycra type fabric, but thinner than a 1mm wetsuit, so they are a bit different than other swim leggings out there. From your description, it might be worth trying the next size up for a little less compression and to help the waist rolling. If you would like to give them a try, shoot us an email at hello@waterlust.com, and we would be happy to set it up for you!

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Hazel Jarvis (Hendersonville, TN, US)
Long enough for long legs!

Oh my goodness, these are so comfortable! Thank you for making them so long! I am 6 ft tall and have long legs and haven't found any swim leggings long enough.

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Jo-Ann Berry (Boynton Beach, FL, US)
My favorite leggings!

This is my third pair, nice to have a solid black, but I do love my Lionfish leggings for hunting Lionfish and the Eagle Ray leggings are nice too. In the summer I dive in leggings, don't like my skin exposed! These leggings are thicker than the others I've seen and I've had the previous pairs for several years and they still look great!

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Susan Podger (Merimbula, NSW, AU)

Black Circularity Leggings

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Rebecca Schlisserman (Fort Meade, MD, US)
Everyday legging

I bought these because my legs are short and standard leggings are too long. I trimmed these and now they’re perfect. Love the fabric and utility. Love the huge pockets that fit my phone. Can’t wait to try these in the water! Will likely come back for a set to cut as capris.

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Jacqueline

These are amazing! I love that they can be trimmed at the bottom since I am petite. Sun protection is everything and Iblove that theybare environmentally friendly down tonthe packaging they arrive in.

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