Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Arctic Flamingo Yoga Leggings

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ Arctic Flamingo Yoga Leggings

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Have a question about Arctic Flamingo returns and exchanges, shipping, sizing or how to take care of your new yoga gear? We’re glad to see you’re curious!

How do I contact Arctic Flamingo?

We can’t wait to hear from you: just write us an email to shop@arctic-flamingo.com or use the contact form.

How can I leave a product review?

To submit a review: Go to the product detail page for your leggings. No need to log in or register!
Click Reviews (next to product description)
Click your star rating and write your review
Click Submit

We plant a tree on behalf of every customer who leaves an online review on our website. You can post a review also if you got our leggings as a gift! The trees are planted in countries where there are serious deforestation issues including Tanzania, Madagascar and Kenya.

After a few days we’ll send you an email through Tree Nation, informing you where and what kind of a tree we have planted for you. Thank you for showing Mother Nature some love!

Why do you say your leggings are eco-friendly?

Being eco-friendly and transparent about our manufacturing process is our top priority. You can read the whole story here! Here’s a short breakdown of our products and how it stacks up:

Packaging: Is minimized and what is left is made of 100% recycled and recyclable materials.
We manufacture in Germany: Short transport distances.
Econyl® Leggings: Made from landfill waste and recycled fishing nets using ECONYL® yarn, our fabric is made up of  78% recycled nylon and 22% Lycra® Xtra Life™.
Tencel™ Leggings: Made from lyocell fiber that comes from the pulp of trees. Fiber is produced by the Austrian company Lenzing AG.
Reusable pouch: Made of rest fabrics.

Why is there no printed invoice in my parcel?

It has been sent along with the shipping confirmation email. Please check your spam folder if you can’t find it.

What countries do you ship to?

We ship worldwide. All orders outside of Germany are shipped via Deutsche Post Warenpost International (German Post). If you would like to use some other shipping method, please don’t hesitate to contact us before placing your order!

Do you repair leggings?

On the rare occasion a seam tears please contact us at shop@arctic-flamingo.com! We’d be glad to repair your leggings for you.

How long does it take to get my leggings?

Orders ship within 1-2 business days of when your order was placed.
For anything in stock, we ship via Deutsche Post (German post office) regular mail or DHL (only within Germany).

• Within Germany: once your leggings have shipped, transit time is 1-3 business days.
• Europe: transit time is usually 3-8 business days
• Rest of the world: once items have shipped, transit time can range anywhere from 1-6 weeks depending on the country.

Are your leggings opaque?

No one wants a see-through legging! That’s why we have designed the prints so, that they are dark enough to be ‘squat proof’. However, our lighter designs (like First Snow, Flying Tiger, Parrot) are our only ones that are not 100% sheer-proof, so we recommend wearing underwear that matches your skin tone just in case.

Where do you ship from?

We ship from Germany. We ship all orders from our studio in Polling, Bavaria in  ourselves!

What can I do if something I like is out of stock? When will you be restocking?

You can follow us on Instagram & Facebook or sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all new designs and restocks! (Sign up here!) Or simply write us an email at shop@arctic-flamingo.com to ask about restocks.

Will you be extending your range at some point?

We sometimes get asked if we will be bringing out any different styles of yoga wear e.g. capris, men’s leggings, extra long leggings, tops and although we’d never say never, we don’t have any immediate plans to extend our range. We’ve spent the last few years developing our yoga leggings to get it to what it is today, carefully making tweaks along the way in response to customer feedback. Being such a small business comes with its limitations and so we feel it’s important to focus our efforts on making one exceptional product rather than making many products that we cannot sustain just yet.
Every feedback is important to us as we use it to help guide our next steps. If you have any ideas or feedback, please don’t hesitate to drop us an email! We love to hear from you!

What is your return policy?

If it wasn’t just what you wanted, we refund or exchange items in new condition with original tags attached. Feel free to return or exchange your purchase within 14 days of receiving the order.

If you are considering an exchange to size larger, we suggest trying on your leggings one more time before making a decision.

Before sending the item(s) back, please send us an email at shop@arctic-flamingo.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

• Return expenses are on you, unless the product was damaged, defective or incorrect. We are a small store and our items are only available in small quantities, we ask for your understanding that we can not cover the costs of regular returns.
• All returns should be unworn (except trying it on of course!), unwashed and in original condition.
• Tags still attached.
• All garments are subject to inspection.
• Be sure to include a note inside or outside the return package with your name and address (just as a reminder of who the return is from).

Once approved for return, please send the item(s) to

Inkeri Glova / Arctic Flamingo
Huglfinger Str. 23c
82398 Polling
Germany

You will be refunded once your item has been received. Refunds will be made in the same form of payment originally used to make the purchase. It can take several days for your refund to be fully processed. Thank you for your patience.

Is there any elastic in your waistband?

Yes, all our leggings (except Black Tencel™Black Tencel™ Yoga Leggings) have a thin elastic in the top of our waistband to keep our leggings high up on our waist during every exercise and to keep them from rolling over during our practice!

What if I need to exchange something for a different colour or size?

If you would like to exchange something for a different size or colour, please email shop@arctic-flamingo.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible with a solution.

If you are considering an exchange to size larger, we suggest trying on your leggings one more time before making a decision. Arctic Flamingo leggings are meant to fit snugly at first wear and our fabric will quickly shape to you and relax by up to half a size.

• Return expenses are on you, unless the product was damaged, defective or incorrect.
• All returns should be unworn (except trying it on of course!), unwashed and in original condition.
• Tags still attached.
• All garments are subject to inspection.
• Be sure to include a note inside or outside the return package with your name and address (just as a reminder of who we’re doing the exchange for).

Please send your return package to the following address:

Inkeri Glova / Arctic Flamingo
Huglfinger Str. 23c
82398 Polling
Germany

Can I cancel my order?

Yes, but let us know right away by sending an email to shop@arctic-flamingo.com with your order details. Sometimes (actually very often!) we ship the same day and if the item has already been shipped, the only thing we can do is to wait until it has been returned before we refund you.

Will Arctic Flamingo yoga leggings shed microfibres?

Taking into account that ALL synthetic fabrics shed – the short answer is yes! Our yoga leggings will undoubtedly start to break down over time thus releasing microfibers. We’ve created a dedicated blog post on the subject where we talk all about the issue. We also put one of our leggings through its very own shed test using Guppyfriend washing bag. In general, we recommend you to buy only yoga gear made from high-quality fabric and minimize how often you wash your polyester or nylon clothes. You can buy your own Guppyfriend in our online shop.

Arctic Flamingo leggings are made from nylon waste. Do your leggings feel like plastic?

No, in fact our yoga leggings feel pretty damn luxurious. All our leggings are super soft, comfy and have silky feel – you’d have absolutely no clue that they were recycled from nylon waste.

How do I track my order?

When your order is shipped you will receive a shipping confirmation that will include ship date and tracking information. Please note that it can take up to several hours for your tracking number to become active once received!

How do I know which size will fit me best and how should I take my measurements?

Standing with your heels together, measure around the fullest part of your hips. Make sure you keep the tape straight and parallel to the floor. Leggings are on the small side so if you are between two sizes, we recommend going for the larger size. We pay special attention to the hip measurement in the chart as we find it is the best indicator of fit.

If you´re in the correct size of our leggings these fit snug but comfortable at first wear. Our fabric will quickly ease to fit your body.

Not sure which size to get? You are welcome to order multiple sizes and return any that are unsuitable for a refund.

Take a look at our detailed description of the sizes page

What is the best way to care for my Arctic Flamingo?

Choose an environmentally friendly detergent and go easy on it! Wash cold, wash inside out, hang dry and don’t use fabric softener because it reduces the fabric’s wicking capabilities (and is not good for the environment).

How will my leggings be packaged?

We have minimized our packaging and our leggings will be shipped free of any extra wrapping. We use small carton boxes made 100% from recycled paper. They can be reused and are of course fully recyclable!

Where are your goods manufactured?

All our items are printed, cut and sewn in Germany. Fabrics we use are manufactured in Italy and Germany.

Do you offer wholesale?

Unfortunately we don’t offer wholesale! We sell only direct to our lovely customers.

When will you bring new prints out?

Randomly! We don’t follow the seasons and release new collections like the fashion industry normally does. We like freestyling! Many of our prints are here to stay, you’ll find them in our shop also next year.

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