Purpose, People, Product
Welcome to Côte Libre Country Club
At Côte Libre, we believe freedom lives in the flow — in the gentle rhythm between movement and stillness, strength and softness. It’s the feeling of a summer afternoon spent at a coastal country club, where every moment is tender, effortless, and free. Our pieces are breathable, body-conscious, and sun-soaked, crafted for comfort, confidence, and effortless style. Our name, Côte Libre means “free coast” in French, capturing our ethos of playful freedom and elegant simplicity.Born from a love of mindful living, we design elegant activewear that moves with you — onand off the court, the mat, or the gym. We believe activewear should celebratemore than just performance. It’s not just about perfecting your swing — it’s about memories, confidence, and a little sparkle of fun.
CUTE — designed to look good and play good
As a women-led small brand, we’re here to offer a thoughtful alternative in the activewear space: pieces designed for women to look good, feel good and perform good!We create chic, effortless pieces you can wear both ON and OFF the court. With versatile, multi-wear designs that transition across occasions, we encourage more use and longer wear.We firmly believe in our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet & strive towards promoting sustainability.
♻️PLA vs. PBAT
Material source:
PLA is plant-based, often derived from corn or sugarcane. PBAT is petroleum-based but fully compostable.
Composability:
Both materials are compostable, but PBAT degrades faster than PLA under industrial composting conditions.
Flexibility:
PLA is typically stiff, making it perfect to create eco-friendly packaging. PBAT, on the other hand, is flexible, making it great for packaging or combining with PLA to create sturdier products.
♻️Why They’re Better ThanTraditional Plastics?
Old-style plastics can linger for hundreds of years and pollute oceans and landfills. PLA and PBAT break down much faster — in just a few months under composting conditions.
Faster breakdown: Compostable materials like PLA and PBAT decompose within 3–6 months in proper composting environments.
Lower CO₂ impact: PLA comes from renewable sources, cutting the carbon footprint significantly compared to petroleum-based plastics.
Safe for you: PLA and PBAT are toxin-free — no harsh chemicals transferring to your food.
No microplastics: They don’t fragment into harmful particles — they simply return to nature.
Strong & reliable: Eco-friendly doesn’t mean flimsy — these materials are durable and dependable
for everyday use.
SMART — made with sustainability in mind
We know the most sustainable choice is not to buy anything new at all — but life happens!Sports bras wear out, stains appear, and sometimes a birthday or milestone deserves something special. Whatever brings you here, we hope to be the next best choice: a purchase you feel good about, made with care for our planet.We’re continually learning and improving, from fabric selection to packaging. At Cote Libre, we use sustainable fibres such as recycled or plant-based materials. Our packaging includes FSC-certified paper mailers and 100% biodegradable PLA+PBAT bags — part of our commitment to reducing plastic waste in landfills and oceans.We also believe in supporting the community around us. If you have ideas for collaboration or ways we can make a positive impact together, we’d love to hear from you at info.cote.libre@gmail.com
FABRICATION
ACCESSIBILITY
As a small business, we understand that there are barriers to accessing ethically made clothing with responsible materials — from price to size inclusivity.Our goal is to offer a truly inclusive size range, and we’re building it thoughtfully and responsibly as we grow. We’re continuously learning and improving and are working closely with our suppliers to ensure that one day, every collection reflects true accessibility in sizing.That’s Côte Libre, the activewear with a wink😉
