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Green Fashion: Soy Fabric from Under the Canopy

FitSugar — Wed, 23 May 2007 03:30:00 PDT

Want to look hot when it's hot? Searching for a tank that is cool? Interested in reducing your personal dependence on foreign oil? I can get that all for you in one fashionable top by Under the Canopy. Talk about one stop shopping.

Under The Canopy has developed a soy fabric made from a by-product of soybean oil production. Not only is the fabric a sustainable textile fiber made from renewable and biodegradable resources, it also provides consumers with an option to move away from petrochemical textile products. Yep, someone's waste byproduct can now be someone else's tee shirt. How cool is that?

The Devotion top comes in two colors: Goddess (pictured here) or Shea Butter (a soothing beige neutral). Buy one directly from Under the Canopy for $90.00.

4 Features Your Sports Bra Must Have (From Oprah’s “Bra Whisperer”)

Self — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:29:08 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

For many, especially the well-endowed among us, choosing bras can be potentially as demoralizing as bathing suit shopping (though for different reasons). The trouble: If you head to a nonspecific shop, you flounder on your own. At old-school lingerie stores, while they know their stuff, you're likely to get felt up by an elderly saleswoman, who smells of Virginia Slims and pungent perfume.

Still, finding the right bra is quite important and, for those of us who work out, a truly supportive sports bra is an essential contraption. Just ask Susan Nethero, the owner of 16 Intimacy stores countrywide and "The Bra Whisperer" endorsed by Oprah et al. We got the 411 from the master on picking the a sports bra that truly fits your body:

You may think you're wearing a perfectly acceptable sports bra. In fact, you're probably not: "The majority of women today are wearing what we call 'compression' sports bras, which creates stability by pressing down against the chest wall," explains Nethero. "But that's actually the worst way to get support."

Learn more about how to shop for the perfect sports bra after the break.

All the Right Gear For Summer Hikes

Heather Dale — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:36:05 PDT

Take to the hiking trails this Summer with the proper shoes, equipment, and apparel to help make your day - or night - excursion as effortless and enjoyable as possible. Just as it's a good idea to have the proper gear for Spring, hiking enthusiasts should also keep a stash of items suited for Summer hikes. Here are some great products to help keep you cool, comfortable, and hydrated while trekking through different terrains over the next couple of months.

Clockwise from top left: Black Diamond Spot Headlamp ($40), Columbia Omni Shade Sun Goddess Booney ($20), Patagonia Borderless Short ($48), Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle ($18), Guyot Squishy Bowl and Cup Set ($15), Brooks Cascadia 6 ($110), Feel Goodz Flip-Flops ($25), Thorlo CoolMax Light Hiker Socks ($16), ASICS Abby Shimmel Tank Top ($35), CamelBak Vantage 35 Hydration Pack ($149).