My love for sports and physical fitness started at a young age. Staying active and being healthy has always been an important part of my life. From dance class to track and field and volleyball, to jogging, weightlifting and yoga, I was always doing something. Since I am such an active person, I lived in my activewear. That is when I noticed some particularly important details when it came to finding comfortable supportive pieces. I noticed that certain activewear would lose its elasticity quickly, stretch out, or did not have enough support all together. That is when I decided to start my own women’s activewear brand, Tygaly Activewear. I first started by educating myself on distinctive styles and support fabrics that are used today for athletic attire. After doing that, I quickly realized there were several styles and support fabrics out there that I was not aware of and if I was not aware I was almost certain other women did not know as well. For example, items that are marketed as “yoga activewear” typically do not need much support but if you are doing activities like weightlifting, jogging, or jumping rope you will need a stronger supportive fabric for each piece to last longer. Details like that really excite me and I became fascinated with the things that I was learning. When I started Tygaly Activewear I was not in it to just sell athletic attire; I wanted to educate women about the unique styles and support for certain activities or exercises. Additionally, I wanted woman to feel confident while working out all while motivating women through positive affirmations. I also wanted to teach women that you do not have to be at the gym for hours without getting no results and feeling frustrated because you are active where it is not supporting you when you need it.
One of the many ways I love to give back to the community is by hosting pop-up shops across New York City. Thus far I have done over 10 pop-up shops in different Burrough. I enjoy doing popups not only to showcase my products and create brand awareness, but to educate women who are seeking the right support to reach their goals. What sets my brand apart from others is that Tygaly Activewear uses quick sweat absorbent and quick dry fabric. Which will make you feel more comfortable throughout your workout and afterwards. With the right activewear, you can build your perfect body, and I am a firm believer in that. In the future, I plan to do more pop-up shops, all while expanding my brand to not only woman but men as well. I also have accessories such as weightlifting gloves and yoga mats that I would love the opportunity to highlight in an upcoming pop-up shop.
When it comes to activewear, I do not tend to just buy it because it looks good, and the color is flattering. I am more interested in enlightening and educating women about the different support fabrics needed for different workouts. I do not want my brand to be just a regular activewear brand that you happen to come across. I want women to browse through my website and get inspired to work out and to be healthier. I want to connect with customers on a deeper level, allowing them to find their purpose all while looking good and being physically active. Tygaly Activewear does just that and even more, we are a brand that supports positivity, health, and confidence inspiring one woman at a time.
How did I come up with the name tygaly? It’s my daughter’s name Tyrena and my name put together.