Yogini's Closet - Lululemon Align Crop Review

Lululemon Align Crop 19" in Lacescape Dark Cast Black Review

10/28/2017

Author's Rating - 9.9 / 10

Yoginis Closet Lululemon Align Crop in Lacescape Dark Cast Black Review

Top: Titika Lawton Medium Impact Bra, Black, Size 2 (true to size)
Bottom: Lululemon Align Crop, Lacescape Dark Cast Black, Size 4 (true to size)

PROS / Lululemon Align Crop is made with buttery soft, next-to-nothing Nulu fabric. It is four-way stretch, lightweight, moisture wicking and fast dry. The fabric is low compression yet provides all the coverage needed for yoga and other activities.

CONS / I actually can't think of anything I don't like about the crop. If I really have to pick, I think the low compression may be less ideal for people who enjoy high compression leggings for high intensity workouts.

BOTTOM LINE / Lululemon Align Crop couldn't have been more perfect for yoga. The fabric is incredibly soft, lightweight, stretchy, moisture wicking and fast dry. The no-dig wide waistband provides great support and coverage. The Naked Sensation makes the crop so comfortable that I want to wear it all day long.

Overall 9.9 / 10

Quality / 30%

Performance / 30%

Comfort & Fit / 25%

9.5

Design & Style / 15%

Price: $88

About Lululemon "Naked Sensation" -

Yoginis Closet Lululemon Align Yoga Crop in Lacescape Dark Cast Black Review

Top: Titika Lawton Medium Impact Bra, Black, Size 2 (true to size)
Bottom: Lululemon Align Crop, Lacescape Dark Cast Black, Size 4 (true to size)

Instead of introducing the brand Lululemon today, which I already did in previous posts, I would like to share Lululemon Naked Sensation.

The Naked Sensation gives the feeling of wearing nothing with all the coverage needed during workouts. Nulu and Nulux fabrics are parts of the Naked Sensation. Nulu is released first and designed for yoga, while Nulux is developed for running and training. Both fabrics offer barely there and super smooth sensation. They are low compression and gives next-to-nothing feeling. It's incredible that Lululemon is able to delivery such buttery soft fabrics without sacrificing the performance. They are four-way stretch, moisture wicking and fast dry. Yes, they are lightweight and dry really fast. There is slightly different feel between these two fabrics. Nulu feels more like Lululemon signature Luon that is cottony soft, while Nulux is silkier, which is similar to Luxtreme. I like both of them!

YOGINI'S CLOSET UNFOLD -
Lululemon Align Crop 19" in Lacescape Dark Cast Black Review

Nulu and Nulux, part of Lululemon Naked Sensation, have to be my favorite activewear fabrics. I've owned couple pairs of leggings made with Nulux, and this Align Crop is my first pant made with Nulu. To me, Nulu and Nulux are similar. The are soft, four-way stretch, lightweight and quick dry.

I remembered when Align Pants first came out, I was not impressed by them. I liked the softness of the fabric, but I was disappointed by how visible the panty line was. (Note: Wunder Under Pants and Crops are mostly made with Luon, Luxtreme or Full-On Luxtremem. There are few prints made with Nulux, such as Polychromatic. On the other hands, Align Pants and Crops are made with Nulu fabric.) Since then, I didn't care much for Align Pants. Few weeks ago while I was at Lululemon, the print Lacescape Dark Cast Black caught me attention. It comes with two styles, Align Pant and Align Crop. Both had my size in store, so I decided to try them out. Surprisingly, there was no visible panty line. I actually like the ankle length of the Align Pant a lot, but it is a little bit loose around my ankle. So I ended up getting the crop because it fits better on me though I was hoping to get a full length pant for the winter. Maybe next time...

Without further delay, let me introduce you Lululemon Align Crop in Lacescape Dark Cast Black.

1. Size – I wear my regular Lululemon size 4.

2. Style – Crop.

3. Inseam – 19"long. It sits right below my calf (I am 5'2").

4. Front Rise – 10.5" high rise.

5. Waistband – 4.5" no-dig flat waistband.

Measurements of the front rise and waistband are the same as Wunder Under High Rise Pants and Crops.

6. Fabric – It is made with 76% Nylon + 24% Lycra Elastane, whereas Nulux is 83% Nylon + 17% Lycra Elastane. Nulu and Nulux feel pretty much the same, except Nulux is slicker than Nulu, the fabric used for the Align Crop.

Nulu and Nulux are by far the softest and most comfortable fabrics I've tried. It's like wearing nothing yet providing sufficient coverage. They are 100% opaque. These lightweight fabrics are moisture wicking and dry super fast. They are four-way stretch and low compression, which is perfect for yoga but less ideal for high impact workouts.

7. Design for – Heated and non-heated yoga. Since the fabric is low compression, it may not be best pant for high impact workouts such as HIIT and Tabata. That said, I may still wear it for those exercises just because I am in love with the Naked Sensation.

8. Cost – Retail price $88. I bought it with 25% discount as a member of the Sweat Collective Program.

9. Stitch Seam – Comfortable flat locking seams.

10. Crotch Seam – Unlike typical Lululemon triangle lined gusset used on most of its leggings, the gusset extends down to the ankles. The design is similar toL'urv Spot Me Legging.

Most of high rise leggings do NOT have any hidden pockets, but the Align Crop has one on the inner side of the waistband. The pocket can hold for the key or card. It is not big enough for iPhone 6.

The crop is made in Vietnam.

I highly recommend Lululemon Align Crop. It can't be more perfect for yoga. The Nulu fabric is super soft and the Naked Sensation is amazing. I appreciate how fast dry and breathable it is. In my Ashtanga practice, I sweat a lot that I always see my own sweat dropping. You can imagine how wet my yoga outfit gets. Surprisingly, Lululemon Align Crop pretty much dries out after I am done with Savasana, ~10 minutes. Impressive! Besides the next-to-nothing fabric I like about the crop, the no-dig flat high waist is another great design. It is comfortable. It provides excellent support, coverage and hides the muffin top. The crop also lifts and shapes all the right places of the body. The fabric is low compression and it may not be ideal for high impact workouts. That said, I am still pleased by the design, performance and fit of the Align Crop. I will purchase again in the future, FOR SURE!