Blue Canoe Sails into Summer with Stretchy, Soft Organic Tops for Yoga

April 2002 - Next time you're in the Downward Dog or Triangle, take a look at your clothes. Do they stretch with you? Do they have a comfy, super soft feel? Perfectly suited for either inside the yoga studio, for outdoor wear or even a casual dinner out, Blue Canoe apparel for women flatters any figure, moving effortlessly with you. With close to a dozen stretch tops and a wide selection of bottoms made from 90% organic cotton and 10% Lycra, Blue Canoe has everyone covered with a wide variety of styles for every occasion. Striding into a yoga class or out for a night on the town, sexy spaghetti-strapped camisole tops are a hot choice for summer. Blue Canoe offers several styles that provide the added confidence of invisible support - all camisoles feature either a built in bra or double cupped panels. Camisoles include the following:

• Double Cross Top ($38) with thin double straps that weave across the upper back;



• Princess Camisole ($38) with flattering princess seams, a feminine curved hem and a slightly scalloped neckline;



• Yoga Tank Top ($38), a waist-length fitted style with shape enhancing cups and a shortened bodice.

Show a little skin with stretch tops that offer great support or an inside bra. They include;

• Jane's Tank Top ($36), a summery fitted top with a crossover bodice that shapes and supports;



• Sport Tank ($42) with a racer back that shows off well-toned shoulders, combined with a high neckline and inside bra for support and comfort. For fuller coverage, Blue Canoe offers its Zen Top and Boat Neck Top, fashion tops that wear anywhere.



• The Zen Top's ($42) distinctive crossover design, shaped hem, high neck and extended sleeves makes for a flattering fit and an Oriental flavor, versatile enough to wear to yoga class or to your favorite sushi bar;



• Boat Neck Top ($32) combines the straight line of a boat neck style with narrow straps for a fashionable cut.

The company also offers a full selection of pants to complement the tops including the popular Boot Cut Legging with a flattering V waistline ($58), the versatile Roll Top Leggings ($52), the new Capri Pant ($40) and the Cropped Pant ($47). The pants accommodate a wide range of movement, with leg widths and waistband designs that flatter all figures.

Blue Canoe apparel is available in sizes S-XL, in a harmonious palette of peaceful colors - all are made from low-impact dyes. Summer shades include butter, periwinkle, sage, wild rose, port, lilac, black and natural.

Blue Canoe is the country's premier manufacturer of organic cotton yoga and bodywear since 1993. The collection features hand-picked, certified organic Peruvian cotton in all its products for a drapey fabric with a soft, silky hand. Blue Canoe is located in Garberville; CA and can be reached at (888) 923-1373 or at www.bluecanoe.com.

SOURCE Blue Canoe