Athleta — Company research

In October 2022, the Center for Environmental Health said its testing found high levels of BPA in Athleta sports bras and polyester-spandex activewear shirts, among products from several brands. CEH said some results were up to 22 times California’s safe limit and sent the brands legal notices seeking remedies within 60 days. Athleta did not immediately comment to Fast Company.

Against Health policy

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https://www.fastcompany.com/90796014/sports-bras-athletic-wear-bpa-toxic-chemical

A report finds activewear from brands including Nike, Athleta, and The North Face contain high levels of BPA.

In July 2021, Athleta and Olympic runner Allyson Felix, its sponsor since 2019, announced a $200,000 childcare grant program with the Women’s Sports Foundation. Its first cohort included nine athletes, each receiving $10,000 for childcare costs; six were headed to the Tokyo Olympics. The program was intended to help athlete-mothers travel to competitions and continue competing.

In favor Workplace equity

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http://web.archive.org/web/20260813163625/https://www.forbes.com/sites/gabbyshacknai/2021/07/08/athleta-and-allyson-felix-launch-first-of-its-kind-childcare-grant-program-for-athlete-moms/

Announced today, the first-of-its-kind program commits $200,000 to help fund childcare costs for professional-athlete mothers who are traveling to competitions. “It was important to me and to Athleta that our partnership reflects that I am more than just an athlete,” Felix said in a press release, noting that her contract even includes a provision for Camryn to join her whenever she’s competing. “But not everyone has access to this type of support from a partner or sponsor. These grants are about showing the industry that all mom-athletes need this same comprehensive support to be able to participate in their athletic endeavors.”

What Choice found

CEH report alleges BPA in Athleta activewear

Athleta and Allyson Felix announce childcare grants for athlete-mothers