Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Yoga Legging Review

Author's Rating - 7.7 /  10

Top: Lululemon Twist & Train Bra, Jaded, Size 4 (true to size)
Bottom: Funky Simplicity Legging, Grey Cactus, XS (true to size)

PROS / Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging is made with high quality cotton and lycra fabric. It is four-way stretch and breathable. The legging is soft and comfortable to wear. It also keeps me warm in cool weather.

CONS / The legging is made with cotton, which has high water absorbing capacity. For that reason, it may not be ideal for heated yoga and high sweat workouts. The waistband does not have enough support and coverage as I prefer high waist leggings.

​BOTTOM LINE / Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging is breathable and stretchy. The waistband is comfortable but lacks coverage. It is a great legging for gentle yoga and daily wear; however, it is not ideal for heated yoga and high sweat gym workouts (not moisture wicking).

​Overall 7.7 / 10 ​

​Quality / 30%​​​

9

​​​​​Performance / 30%​​

6

Comfort & Fit ​​/ 25%

8

​Design & Style / 15%

8

Price: €69

About Funky Simplicity - 

Top: Lululemon Twist & Train Bra, Jaded, Size 4 (true to size)
Bottom: Funky Simplicity Legging, Grey Cactus, XS (true to size)

Funky Simplicity was founded by Sanne Lekkerkerker in 2001. She discovered the high quality soft yet strong cotton lycra fabric in Bali back in 1994. She had a pair of legging made out of that fabric for herself and fell in love with it. She knew that was the material she wants to wear, ALWAYS! She kept going back to Bali to make more leggings for herself as well as extra pairs to sell at the flea-market in Koh Phangan and to friends in Amsterdam. It was not until 2001 when she decided to manufacture a bigger collection and lunched Funky Simplicity. Since then, Funky Simplicity has slowly but surely grown into an international underground dance- and yoga- wear brand.

YOGINI'S CLOSET UNFOLD - 
Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging Review

I discovered Funky Simplicity through @kimterpstra_yoga on Instagram and the ambassador Ekhart Yoga. @kimterpstra_yoga showcases the brand really well and makes me want to own one. While I was still thinking what to order, Sanne reached out to me for collaboration. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. She asked me which legging I would like to try. I initially picked the Misty Grey Black Cactus Legging, but she informed me that the fabric used for this particular color and print was slightly thinner and different to the rest of leggings, which she meant to change in the near future. She suggested me to pick a different color or pattern. I was debating between the Grey Cactus and Off-White Charcoal Cactus Yoga Leggings (indecisive). At the end, I decided to go with the Grey Cactus. Nice enough, Sanne offered me the custom length. Basically, I could choose whatever length I wanted the legging to be. Few weeks later, my Grey Cactus Legging arrived in addition to a surprised pair, Off-White Cactus Legging. Big thanks to Sanne.

Let's take a look of how Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging fits and performs.

1. Size – It is true to size. I wear my regular size XS. For your reference, I am Lululemon size 4.

2. Style – ​​Full length legging.

3. Inseam – 25" long. It's the length that I requested. I probably could ask for couple itches shorter so that there is no extra fabric bunching at all.

4. Front Rise – 9" standard rise. 

​5. Waistband – 2.25” waistband, which is not very wide. There is a 0.75" wide elastic band on it.

Overall, the waistband is pretty comfortable to wear, but it does not have great coverage or support like high waist leggings offer.

​6. Fabric – 90% Cotton and 10% Lycra. The fabric is 4-way stretch and breathable, but it doesn't offer moisture wicking and fast dry properties that you would get from the synthetic fabric such as nylon..

​The material is the same as Hard Tail Forever. I like how it is very breathable and keep me warm in cold weather; however, it does not wick moisture nor does it dry fast, which is not ideal for most of exercises I do.

7. Design for – The legging is great for gentle yoga (non-heated), lounging at home or as a fashion piece for daily wear. I like to wear it when teaching classes especially in Winter to keep me warm.
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8. Cost –  Retail price €69. I received it as gift from Sanne.

9. Stitch Seam – The inseams are overlocking seams, while the rest are flatlocking seams. I prefer flatlocking seams because overlocking inseams tend to leave marks on my legs.

10. Crotch Seam​ – No gusset.

The legging is made in Indonesia. ​

Some of you may not be familiar with Funky Simplicity, but a lot of you hear of Hart Tail Forever. If you like what Hard Tail Forever offers, then you will love the leggings from Funky Simplicity. they share lots of similarity including the fabric and fit. 

As Fall is coming, I love to wear Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging when teaching and lounging at home. Before of the cotton fabric, it gives me that cozy feel much needed in the cold weather. Since the fabric is not moisture wicking nor is it fast dry, I don't wear it to any workout including yoga (Ashtanga Mysore style), HIIT and Tabata. That said, it doesn't mean you can't wear it to yoga. I have seen few yogini friends of mine wearing cotton leggings in the Mysore room. As to the fit and style, I personally prefer high waist legging, so it felt short on the support and coverage. If you prefer cotton over synthetic fabric for a legging, you definitely want to check out Funky Simplicity.

Where to Buy - 

Funky Simplicity Grey Cactus Legging is available online.