India, May 25 -- Finland has long embraced a deep-rooted relationship with nature. In this Nordic nation, sustainability isn't a buzzword-it's a way of life. Nowhere is this more evident than in Helsinki, the country's stylish capital, where athleisure wear is being redefined for those who move with purpose-whether they're working out, commuting, or basking in weekend sunshine by the Baltic Sea.

Earlier this year, Helsinki hosted the Bio-Based Textile in Clothing: Europe 2025 conference, which explored innovative materials-plants, microbes, and other organic matter-being transformed into sustainable garments. As I wandered through the colourful districts of the city, I peered into shop windows to see how these forward-thinking trends wer...