Kia ora, we’re Balmanno. Rooted in Aotearoa, Balmanno is redefining activewear with purpose, performance, and a lighter impact on the planet.

We’re a New Zealand-owned brand built on values, not fleeting trends. We design technical gear that’s made to move, made to last, and crafted from premium recycled materials.

Every Balmanno piece is thoughtfully created to reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality, comfort, or style. We don’t just use recycled fibres, we transform them into performance fabrics engineered to deliver.

Because performance should never come at the planet’s expense.

Our mission is to prove that premium performance and sustainability can coexist without compromise. We create activewear made from recycled materials, designed for people who are ready for better.

Better for your training. Better for the planet.
Every piece we make is a statement: high-quality, functional gear that challenges the idea that you have to choose between impact and performance.

Zach and Anthony built Balmanno to challenge waste, cheap materials, and fast-fashion thinking in activewear.

After years working with some of New Zealand’s leading fashion retailers, they saw firsthand just how much waste the industry creates. With Zach’s Honours degree in Performance Sportswear, they set out to build something better, sustainably made, high-quality activewear that’s built to last.

We did it! Balmanno was nominated by The King's Trust and won the category of Oceania Sustainability 2024. You can read more on the nomination here.