Our Fabrics
Our Fabrics
Quality, fit and fabric.
We choose our fabrics with care, putting comfort, durability and performance first, and we never stop refining what we make. Here you'll find everything about the fabrics behind our Icelandic-designed activewear and lifestyle pieces, so you know exactly what you're getting before you order.
- 02
- Fabrics
- 09
- Styles
- 100%
- OEKO-TEX® certified
SoftForm
Performance
An exceptionally soft, stretchy performance fabric in a nylon and LYCRA® spandex blend. This is our softest training fabric and a favorite for many. It moves with your body, stretches in every direction and strikes the perfect balance between comfort and support. Ideal for training, running, yoga and everyday wear.
Made forTraining, running, yoga and everyday wear.
- Blend
- 81% Nylon / 19% LYCRA® spandex
- Support
- 4/5
- Softness
- 5/5
- Stretch
- 5/5
- Care
- Machine wash cold or at 86°F (30°C) and avoid the tumble dryer.
- Certified
- OEKO-TEX®
Motion
Lifestyle
Light, soft and comfortable, this cotton blend drapes beautifully and follows the body. It breathes well, moves with you and is made for daily life. We especially recommend Motion pieces for travel, everyday wear, or over your training gear.
Made forEveryday life, travel or layering over activewear.
- Blend
- 53% Cotton / 42% Elastane / 5% Spandex
- Weight
- 2/5
- Softness
- 4/5
- Stretch
- 3/5
- Care
- Machine wash cold or at 86°F (30°C) and avoid the tumble dryer. If the garment has raised (puff-print) branding, wash it inside out to protect the print.
- Certified
- OEKO-TEX®
Side by side
SoftForm or Motion?
SoftForm is our training fabric. Motion is made for everyday life, travel and layering over your activewear. Here's how they compare.
| SoftFormPerformance | MotionLifestyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Blend | 81% Nylon 19% LYCRA® spandex |
53% Cotton 42% Elastane 5% Spandex |
| Support | 4/5 | — |
| Weight | — | 2/5 |
| Softness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Stretch | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Made for | Training, running, yoga and everyday wear | Everyday life, travel or layered over activewear |
| Care | Cold wash or 86°F (30°C), no tumble dryer | Cold wash or 86°F (30°C), no tumble dryer. Wash inside out if the garment has raised branding |
| Styles | 7 | 2 |
Both fabrics are OEKO-TEX® certified.
About us
Designed for everyday life, movement and everything in between.
KENZEN is an Icelandic lifestyle brand where quality, comfort and clean design come together. We design pieces for a varied, active lifestyle, whether that's everyday life, training, yoga, travel or slower days.
We put real emphasis on quality, fit and fabric in everything we make. To us, a garment shouldn't just look good; it should feel good, last, and be designed to follow you through the day. We always welcome feedback from our customers and are open to adjusting and improving when it's needed.
Personal, attentive service is a big part of KENZEN as well. From your first visit to the moment your order arrives, we want the whole experience to feel right. Designed in Iceland, made to standards we've verified in person, and shipped to you.
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