I have a confession... I saw an Instagram video of a woman talking about her Purusha People top and how she loved it and how well it held up (she was comparing her X-years old one to a new one) and... I was intrigued. I was looking for something that I could wear while doing low-impact workouts (not intense weights and walking) and I hate traditional sports bras as I find them a struggle to get into and out of.
So, I went to the Purusha People site and the more I read about the construction of the clothes, the fabrics used, the entire production process, the more I fell in love. Sure, it was expensive. And while I'm not made of money, I'm willing to spend when the investment seems good (and when it's small business and more eco-friendly).
I was hoping for good.
What I got was *great*. What I got was a top that I have essentially lived in since trying it on and not taking it off until going to bed. What I got exceeded my expectations in every way possible. Just enough compression to feel appropriately supported (i.e. not just flopping about everywhere), thick material (yet not hot, though we'll see when actual summer arrives), easy to put on (but not losing it's stretch or compression), and utter comfort.
The Instagram post that sent me to the Purusha People website and ultimately started me on the journey of buying was showcasing the durability of the product, but I ended up buying a second top anyway because I've been wearing my first one constantly and needed…