Burd Activewear Review: Ombre Houndstooth Legging

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What is Burd Activewear?

BURD Activewear started in October 2014 and is a clothing company based out of Singapore. I’ve been following @fionacai on Instagram for some time. Fiona is one of three co-founders of BURD Activewear. Jil (@jilogy on Instagram), who is also a co-founder of the brand, is the designer of Burd Activewear. All designs are specially created from scratch by Jil. Fiona’s husband is the third co-founder.

In old English, the term BURD referred to a young lady or maiden. With the young lady in mind, Burd designs women’s activewear and aims to spice up anyone’s life with their funky and fashion-forward designs! Their production is a one and done process. Once a design is out, you can guarantee they will never be restocked.

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Burd Activewear Leggings Review: Purple Ombre Houndstooth Leggings

I received my Purple Ombre Houndstooth leggings along with an branded tote bag! I immediately noticed the heart shaped Burd clothing tag attached to the leg opening. So far I am stoked at all the pretty details. Let’s move onto the review!

#1 Size: BURD Activewear offers in-between sizing based on how compressive you want the pants to fit. I decided on a size S/M based on their size guide. I am a size 6 in lululemon for reference. I would definitely advise going with a size M/L if you’re a size 8 in lululemon. The leg opening is very narrow and not a good fit for people with large feet. I am a size 7 in women’s shoes for reference. However, after wearing the leggings for one class, the leg opening did stretch a tiny bit.

Burd Activewear Bottoms Size Chart

Check out the full size chart here.

#2 Style: BURD Activewear makes long length leggings with a tall waistband. They also offer crop leggings and bras.

#3 Inseam: The inseam measures 28.” The long length inseam can sit mid-arch or a little bunched over the ankles if you prefer. The leg opening is sewn with flat fell seams.

#4 Rise: The leggings have a high rise waist and sits just at the belly button. Front and back rise are both 5.”

#5 Waistband: Leggings come with a 4″ tall waistband that can be folded over. The waistband was comfortable and fitted a little looser than I preferred, probably to accommodate a size 8 waist. There is a BURD Activewear logo and size printed on the inner waistband of the pant.

burd activewear purple ombre houndstooth leggings waistband

Tall Waistband on Burd Activewear Purple Ombre Houndstooth Long Leggings

#6 Fabric:

Fabric Content: 73% Polyester, 27% Spandex
Fabric Feel: The fabric feels very similar to Yoga Democracy and Werkshop. The fabric is very durable and has a smooth silky feel.
Fabric Performance:
- 4-way stretch fabric, enabling it to be form fitting. The fabric is very compressive and hug everything in.
- The fabric will stretch. I wore mine to one class and by the end of class, the leggings stretched just a little, making it more comfortable than my initial try-on.
- The fabric is very durable. I would say it anti-pill and abrasion resistant.
- The fabric is moisture wicking and quick drying.
Opacity: The leggings are white backed and did stretch to white around the bum area but they were 100% opaque! The colors and design are vibrant and is great for photos.
Features:
- No pockets.
- No visible logos.

#7 When to Wear: Burd leggings are excellent for heated and non-heated yoga, pilates, pole fitness, running and all other sports. I would also wear these leggings casually.

#8 Cost: Burd leggings are priced competitively to ensure both affordability and sustainability. Burd leggings cost $75 SGD/$53 USD. Shipping costs are $20 SGD/$14 USD. The pants are affordable and the international shipping costs are reasonable. All shipping options require a recipient signature to ensure that your pretty legging get into your hands.

#9 Gusset: Triangle shaped, single-layer gusset.

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Burd Activewear Triangle Gusset

#10 Stitch Seam: Flat seams are used throughout the pant for a flat, zero charing, and body contouring fit.

#11 UPF Protection: Not disclosed.

#12 Made in China.

#13 Care Instructions: Burd Activewear advises you to refer to the inner, back side of the activewear for care instructions. I recommend washing on gentle cycle in cold water and hang dry. I hang to dry on a foldable drying rack such as this one. BURD also recommends using gentle and chemical-free laundry detergent. I usually use ECOs or Seventh Generation organic and environmental friendly detergent.

Should I Buy Burd Activewear?

Absolutely! I love the quality and design of the pants! The sizing is a bit off for my body, however I made it work by folding the waist band down for a low-rise look. The fabric is stretchy and form fitting. I found my pants to be compressive which was a positive in my book. The pricing is excellent for a pair of pants coming all the way from Singapore, Asia. I can’t wait for my next pair of BURD Activewear leggings, which will be the Marble Mandala Leggings. They’re just absolutely gorgeous!