Recently, I did some research for a blog post on “greening” your workouts. One of the companies that popped up during that research was ALO. ALO stands for air land ocean and the company tries to provide customers with a “choice that is respectable of the environment with out sacrificing fashion.” According to their website, their vision is to
Produce high quality lifestyle wear through processes that mitigate our carbon footprint by utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials, maintain a sustainable office environment and most impact fully, pass this knowledge along to our customers so they can make easy green decisions. Any act of “green-ness” is helpful to our planet.
Check out their video:
I think their goal is awesome and I let them know that. They offered me the chance to review a couple of items and give away an item. I agreed and they sent me two items to try.
Item #1 was their Hi-Neck Warmup Jacket in white. It’s 44% organic cotton, 43% cotton, and 11% spandex, which equals a really soft, comfy jacket. I’ve only worn it once, but it did get thrown in the wash. Despite a label that says to hang dry, we accidentally sent it through the dryer (on high with the other whites, oops). It shrunk just a bit, but it still looks like new. The shrinking actually works for me as the medium was just a touch big on me and the shrinking was totally user error, not the company’s fault. All in all, it’s cute and comfy and very well made but I’m pretty sure white won’t last long around here. I’ll keep you posted on how long it takes my boys to stain it. ;o)
Item #2 was a pair of the Mesh Inset Capris. I LOVED these! They are low rise without being too low and they worked great. I wore them on the treadmill once and I was never overly warm. I then had a surprise nice day and wore them outside and again they were perfect. The mediums were a touch big in the waistline for me, but I didn’t have any issues with them falling down while I was running. In Virginia, capris are perfect for much of the year, so I’m sure these will get used regularly.
Final verdict? ALO clothes are awesome. I’m quite thankful for the opportunity to review their clothes and I’m very excited to get to offer one reader the chance to win a pair of the capris.
Want a chance to win? Here’s how (unfortunately, you must be a US resident to win):
Mandatory entries (separate comments for each, please):
1. Become a follower of MCM Mama AND
2. Become a facebook fan of ALO
Want extra entries? Do any or all of the below and make sure to leave a comment on this post for each.
- Visit Alosport.com and “like” your favorite item (come back and tell me what you liked).
- Follow Aloclothing on twitter.
- Share the above ALO Sport Fall video on Facebook.
- Tweet about this giveaway.
- Donate to Back on My Feet, DC. One extra entry just for donating, another two entries for each $5 you donate.
Giveaway ends at midnight on Tuesday, February 15, 2011.
Disclaimer: ALO provided me with a jacket and capris to review and a pair of capris to give away. Opinions are my own.
I'm a follower!
I "liked" ALO on FB!
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I am already a follower of yours AND I liked ALO on FB. I ***sooooo**** need some new capris :).
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I really like their Bamboo Capri and I liked them on FB.
Shared their video on FB.
Hmmmm, to capri or not to capri…
Now here's something I would probably like. I am already a follower of yours!
Also I liked ALO on their fb page
& went to their page and liked the warmup hoodie.
I'm a follower 🙂
I like ALO on FB!
I really want to "like" their gray pullover hoodie on the front women's page, but I can't find it in their inventory. It is SO cute! I want one!
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And I liked the Dolman Tee in purple! So pretty.
Will those capris make my butt look big?????
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I follow ALO on Twitter.
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I really like those capris. I recently won a Running Chics giveaway on another blog, and the pants were ALO brand. They fit like a dream except they are about a foot too long. I won't be able to use them to work out in, but they are comfortable for loafing around the house.
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I liked them on FB
Love, love, love! Already follow (and love) your blog. Now a Twitter follower of Alo. And about to give Alo (and this giveaway) a little shout-out on Twitter & my own blog. Thanks for introducing a great brand to me!Shoes Full of Feet
I liked ALO on the book!
I "loved" the yoga cargo carpi on the website! Would love to sport those to my next class at DDY.
I follow and I love ALO. Have two pairs of their shorts!
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I liked the blue bamboo shorts, the contrast stitch capri, and bamboo racer back tank.
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I "liked" the Ultimate performance hoodie
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i liked the reversable capri's on their website.
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I linked this giveaway on my blog
I liked my favorites, too many to tell!
I shared the video on FB
Thanks for the review! I am always in-seach-of capris; they are perfect for our weather and I prefer to wear capris to spin class! I also 'liked' ALO on Facebook!
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I like the Swift Capri.
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I tweeted this giveaway @cosmickty
Have been a follower of MCM Mama.
Also have been a fan of Alo on Facebook for a while now.
I'm a MCM follower,AND a FB follower.
I went to Alosport.com and liked the Yoga Cargo Capri. LOVE!
I'm a follower of your blog!
I "like" ALO on Facebook.
Also following ALO on Twitter!Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm an MCM Mama Follower and I too love ALO!
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Follower!
Like ALO on FB
I liked the Origami Tank!
I am ALO's Facebook Fan 🙂
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I 'like' the purple origami tank.
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I just followed. Also a fan on facebook. Love the Origami Tank.
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I know follow your blog. 🙂
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I'm a follower!Thanks for the giveaway, I love ALO clothing!!!
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And I follow @ALOclothing on twitter@SwimBikeRunDC
I've seen there stuff online and it looks beautiful! so happy to hear a great review. I'm already a follower of your blog!
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I tweeted about the giveaway @welcometoboston
I am a FB fan!
I like the origami tank… beautiful!
I follow Alo on Twitter
Oh… I also LOVE the mesh black sports bra… I totally need a new sports bra and that one looks so comfy!
I'm a follower!
I already like ALO on FB
I also follow ALO on Twitter – love their stuff!!
Just tweeted about the giveaway – can you tell I want these capris 🙂
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I liked the short sleeve mesh shirt in the color currant
I am a follower!
Follower, Fb'er and donating my money now!
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i liked ALO on FB
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i liked the swift capri.