1% Activewear: Small Changes, Big Results

The truth is our journey started in year 12 at Brisbane State High School with a piece of paper, a last-minute entry into an entrepreneurship program I wasn’t even sure I had enough time to do and a passion for goal setting, an active lifestyle and continuous improvement. I wasn't even sure if I was going to participate in the young innovators program but because it was my last year of school I thought ‘what do I have to lose’. I manged to make the finale and on the 28th of August 2023 I pitched what developed into what is now my passion project and dream - 1% Activewear, and placed 3rd in the young innovators program. This is where it all started. After placing 3rd in the young innovators program, in January 2024 the vison for 1% Activewear was further validated when were fortunate enough to receive the QUT budding entrepreneurship scholarship. From here it has been a balancing act juggling elite level field hockey training, university studies, working part time and many, many months of designing, testing, understanding supply chain, developing, meetings and planning.

Our mission is to provide not only functional and flattering activewear but also to act as a 'movement for improvement.' We believe that achieving your dreams is as simple as just starting with 1%. Would you believe us if we told you 80% of people don’t set goals - well our goal is to smash this statistic as when you purchase from us you get access to a free goal tracking digital journal alongside our and community page. By choosing 1% Activewear, you're also supporting female athletes. We proudly donate 1% of our proceeds to the Minerva Network, a non-profit organisation that supports elite and professional sportswomen to maximise their opportunities on and off the field.

Why 1% Activewear? 

At 1% Activewear, we understand that small changes lead to big results. Our philosophy is derived from the 100-hour rule, which states that just 18 minutes per day over a 365-day period can place you in the top 95% of the world in that specific discipline. We're here to help you break down the stigma around goal setting and show you that realising your dream is possible. 

Our Unique Offering

When you purchase from 1% Activewear, you’re not just buying activewear; you’re joining a community dedicated to personal growth and improvement. Our products come with access to a free goal tracker and community page, designed to support you in achieving your goals and tracking your progress.

Supporting a Greater Cause 

By choosing 1% Activewear, you're also supporting female athletes. We proudly donate 1% of our proceeds to the Minerva Network, a non-profit organisation that supports elite and professional sportswomen to maximise their opportunities on and off the field.

About Our Founder

1% Activewear is the passion project of Jade Bartholomeusz, an 18-year-old entrepreneur, business student at QUT and elite field hockey athlete. Jade's journey with 1% Activewear started from her desire to, inspire the 80% of people that don’t set goals to set and achieve their goals, empowering all to believe that even the smallest steps can lead to significant results and fill the gap in the market to create functional and flattering training wear. Her dedication and vision have been the driving force behind the brand, which is still in the start-up stage, aiming to make a lasting impact on the activewear industry and beyond.

Join us in the 1% Activewear movement – because it all starts with 1%. Together, we can achieve greatness.