FLOAT Ultralight – Girlfriend Collective

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Meet FLOAT

Feels soft, works hard – for you and the planet.

Build a FLOAT foundation that fits your flow. 

Freedom you can feel. Stretch that fits your schedule. Mix & match silhouettes as easy-going as you are.

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Where to Wear FLOAT

This buttery-soft, sweat-wicking fabric is designed for low-intensity activities: yoga, pilates, light dancing, hiking, lounging, stretching, or running errands. If you need to jump around or run really fast, try our Compressive Collection. FLOAT is pretty much perfect for floating through the rest of your days. (See what we did there?)

Why We Created FLOAT

It took a lot of work to make FLOAT feel like nothing. (It’s kind of like our version of no-makeup makeup.) Historically, activewear brands have relied on virgin nylon & virgin spandex to create weightless garments. This comes at a heavy environmental cost. So, we set out to make ultra-soft activewear you can melt into, without melting the planet.

What Makes FLOAT

FLOAT is a recycled & recyclable technical fabric, made from 90% recycled plastic bottles (RPET) and 10% spandex. You’ll want to live in these, but when it’s time to let them go (a long, long time from now), FLOAT is recyclable through our ReGirlfriend program. Keeping the planet clean: another activity made effortless in FLOAT.

One pair of FLOAT leggings:

Diverts 17 water bottles from landfills

Prevents 23 lbs of CO2 emissions

Saves 4.13 KWH of energy

Full Circle

Once you’re done with your FLOAT legging, bra, bike short, or dress (a long, long time from now), send them back to us through our recycling program, ReGirlfriend. You’ll get $15 of store credit, avoid creating more waste on the planet, and help us close the loop.

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The ultralight legging of your dreams and your choice of matching bra. Buttery soft and lightweight for that barely-there feeling  — ethically made from recycled post-consumer water bottles. Best gift for: those who lounge in their leggings and love a heated workout.

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4.5 ☆

The average star rating on every FLOAT style across thousands of reviews.

"A beautiful sibling of the compressive leggings we all know and love."

☆☆☆☆☆

"The FLOAT legging is everything you want out of a legging that’s meant to be worn on the go—they’re the perfect level of thickness that lets you stay cool on hot summer days without being see-through. The fit is flattering and the colors are INCREDIBLE. Not to mention that the material is incredibly soft and silky. You’ll want to keep these on all day every day. The colors are gorgeous, with Fern being my all time fave. It’s a beautiful olive green that compliments your skin tone and fits every season. If you were lucky enough to snag a pair of the now-discontinued LITE leggings, you’ll notice that these are really similar to the stretchy soft feel of those leggings. The comfort level is through the roof in these leggings. An absolute 10/10! I want a pair in every color" – Delaney V.

Reviewed on the FLOAT Ultralight Legging.

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"Light and breathable for biking!"

☆☆☆☆☆

I have these shorts also in Fig color, and they were my favorite shorts to wear on my hot 10 mile bike rides to work this summer. They are super light and breathable. The super high rise is very comfortable for biking, as they keep my tummy contained, don't dig in, and don't roll down. These are so comfortable. I highly recommend them! For reference, I am 5' and around 115-120 lbs and a size S fits me well. " – Khadejeh A.

Reviewed on the FLOAT Ultralight Bike Short.

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FLOAT Looks Better On You

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girlfriend
01/18/24
@notsabrina in Racer.
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wildandheart
05/01/23
A light, barely-there bra made with girlfriend ultra soft, breathable FLOAT fabric. 🤍 Great for low to medium-impact activities like yoga, weight training and furiously refusing single-use plastic ;) 🌿 Recycled and recyclable — Made from 90% recycled plastic bottles (RPET) and 10% spandex - when you’re finished with this item (a long, long time from now), recycle it with ReGirlfriend. #bra #sportsbra #workout #fitstagram #recycled #squamish #vancouver #whistler #canada #shoplocalbc #summer
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kindakerry
08/15/22
Healing 🤍
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girlfriend
07/12/22
Feels soft, works hard — for you and the planet. New FLOAT is here.
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makenzie.moore20
05/10/22
a bee attacked me🥲 #girlfriendcollective #ad
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abbyventure
03/29/22
#sponsored It’s getting warmer outside, and I’m SO happy about it!. My favorite hiking outfit is some combination of a sports bra, shorts, and leggings, and it’s finally warm enough to wear them again! The last few weeks I’ve been trying these outfits from Girlfriend Collective (girlfriend) for hiking and I’ve loved them so much. Not only are the clothes incredibly comfy and stylish, but they’re also sustainably and ethically made with recycled materials. I hiked up Sanitas-an iconic and notoriously tough hike in Boulder- in the first outfit, and then literally wore the second outfit for 3 days straight in Moab last week. I even slept in the sports bra because we were camping and it was comfy….so I literally didn’t take it off for 2 days 😅. I will be wearing these outfits all the time now. And I have a code for you! Use code ABBY25 for $25 off orders of $100 or more. Link in bio for Girlfriend’s website. Thanks girlfriend for asking me to try out these beautiful pieces. What I’m wearing in these photos: • Olympus Cleo Halter Bra • Fern FLOAT Ultralight Legging • Earth Trail Short Photos by a mix of me, markhamadventures, and allemayphoto
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Karen C.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/14/22
So soft and GORG color
Review by Karen C. on 14 Mar 2022 review stating So soft and GORG color
I love this set! I paired the iris float leggings (23 3/4” inseam) with the matching Milo bra. Because of the thin material, I wear this set on warmer days and light workout days. I absolutely love the color! I’m 5’1” and I always get GC leggings in the 23 3/4” inseam and I have found that the FLOAT leggings are a bit longer than the compressive leggings in the same length. The only thing I have to say about FLOAT leggings in general is that it’s very easy for your underwear to show, especially in the lighter colors, so pick your underwear wisely!
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Jennie H.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/12/22
Super supportive and flexible in all the right places
Review by Jennie H. on 12 Mar 2022 review stating Super supportive and flexible in all the right places
LOVE this color. It’s super soft and feels so comfortable to wear during any occasion (wfh to laying on the couch to rock climbing). And the description is correct! This is surprisingly durable!

The material is supportive but still has an incredible amount of flexibility.

The seams do fray a little while I’m rock climbing and when my leggings hit the climbing holds. That’s more of an user issuer rather than something with GF.
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Micki P.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
03/11/22
Soft and Comfortable
Review by Micki P. on 11 Mar 2022 review stating Soft and Comfortable
These leggings are perfect for low impact workouts or lounging at home. I love how they're soft and light. I also love the color I got - Cocoon Heather. It's a light nude hue that you can match with anything.
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Caroline C.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
02/14/22
Iris is beautiful
Review by Caroline C. on 14 Feb 2022 review stating Iris is beautiful
I’m in love with this color! The pictures don’t do it justice. Also, this was my first Float purchase and I love how breathable they are compared to the original compressive leggings. They are a good option for days when I want the ‘barely there’ feel. They do stretch out throughout the day when you’re wearing them and I have to pull them up more, so that’s one downside but it doesn’t bother me too much. If you’re in-between sizes, I would size down for sure.
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kaiomijm
08/21/21
what are we naming her???? sold my (very loved) bike for this one which i am entirely excited about 🤠 catch me trying to pretend i’m in Tour de France in the park 🚲 shoutout to bikeplantnyc the bestest experience for a bike newbie like me
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lab.lamarca
08/11/21
🔥-20% de descuento🔥 No salgas de casa durante la ola de calor y utiliza el código online SOHOT para disfrutar del descuento en la nueva colección y piezas atemporales de 9 de nuestras marcas favoritas (válido hasta el Domingo 15). ¡Consigue este look de girlfriend, por primera vez con descuento y muchas piezas más! #LABLamarca #Wellness #GirlfriendCollective #Yoga #SoHot
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Sena A.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
05/05/21
The Perfect Leggings
Review by Sena A. on 5 May 2021 review stating The Perfect Leggings
I love the seamless cut of these - they hit the perfect height on my waist and hold things in without feeling like they're too tight. The texture of them is soft and they stay in place perfectly. I love the color and the fabric is really forgiving!
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Sydney N.
Verified Buyer
4.0 star rating
05/04/21
They’re cute!
Review by Sydney N. on 4 May 2021 review stating They’re cute!
I like these leggings and love the color. I think I’m just in between sizes for float leggings :(( I got a medium which is my normal size and there’s weird crotch gapping and the waist band is loose but this small felt too tight around my butt/thighs but perfect for my waist. I like them and I love the color but I’m considering getting rid of them just because they don’t fit me super well kinda sucks
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Stephanie J.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
05/01/21
Feeling myself
Review by Stephanie J. on 1 May 2021 review stating Feeling myself
Getting the whole set wasn't a mistake. It's like working out with nothing on, but in a not creepy, not uncomfortable way. The high rise float leggings are what I imagine being inside of a cloud feels like. Truly amazing. I'm a Pure Barre teacher and need high performing workout gear that isn't rolling down or needing to be adjusted all of the time, and these leggings are perfect.

"Girlfriend Collective's leggings are a perennial Strategist favorite because of their comfortable fabric, light compression, and wide range of sizes."

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"Of all the pieces in Girlfriend Collective's activewear lineup, the Ultralight Bike Short best lives up to the Instagram hype. These shorts have an average rating of 5/5 stars from more than 2,000 reviews. Most-loved features include the size range (up to 6XL), the color range (basic black, plus seasonal shades like this dusty yellow), and the fabric range (sweat wicking, quick drying, and UPF 50+)."

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"The Naomi Dress from Girlfriend Collective—a go-to brand for many Traveler editors—looks like your classic little black dress, but the ultralight fabric is supportive and comfortable enough for a lot of movement."

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"Girlfriend Collective has the softest fabrics and soothing color palettes. Available in XXS-6XL, the Float Ultralight Legging ($78) and Cleo Halter Bra ($46) comfortably get me up and moving."

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