Gymshark is not objectively better than Lululemon — they are better at different things.
Gymshark focuses on sculpted aesthetics and compression, while Lululemon prioritizes fabric quality, comfort, and long-term wearability.
From my experience working with activewear manufacturing, fabric sourcing, and fit testing, choosing “better” depends entirely on how and why you wear your leggings.
This question is popular because both brands dominate different ends of the activewear market:
Official brand references:
gymshark
lululemon
They sell similar products — but with very different design philosophies.
Understanding positioning explains almost every difference.
Key insight:
Neither brand is trying to replace the other.
This is where most people feel the difference.
My honest take:
Gymshark feels tighter and more “gym-ready.”
Lululemon feels easier to live in.
Both brands perform — just differently.
Gymshark leggings often:
Lululemon leggings often:
Reality check:
If you care about how you look while training, Gymshark wins.
If you care about how you feel after training, Lululemon wins.
| Category | Gymshark | Lululemon |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Sculpting & aesthetics | Comfort & fabric quality |
| Compression | Medium–high | Low–medium (balanced) |
| Best for | Gym workouts | Yoga, training, daily wear |
| Fabric feel | Firm, tight | Soft, refined |
| All-day comfort | Moderate | High |
| Price range | Mid | Premium |
Key takeaway:
Gymshark optimizes appearance.
Lululemon optimizes experience.
Straight answer:
Gymshark is better for the gym look.
Lululemon is better for everyday performance.
Q1: Is Gymshark cheaper than Lululemon?
Yes. Gymshark is generally more affordable.
Q2: Is Lululemon higher quality?
In fabric and durability, yes.
Q3: Are Gymshark leggings good quality?
Yes — but focused on compression and shaping.
Q4: Can I work out in both brands?
Absolutely. The difference is comfort vs sculpting.
This comparison shows that “better” depends on clarity of purpose.
At fukigymwear,
we help brands decide who they are designing for before fabric, fit, or pricing decisions are made.
Gymshark and Lululemon succeed for opposite reasons —
and both are right.