Sports luxe brand Lululemon Athletica sell exercise tights for between $109 - $139 per pair, while tights from Australia's Lorna Jane start from $87 and range up to $120.
When it comes to singlets and crop tops - buying a brand will set you back a small fortune once again - especially if you're planning to wear a different ensemble several times a week.
So what's the best way to preserve your small fortune of cherished activewear - and ensure your tights remain just that for as long as possible?
According to Noa Ries, founder of Vie Active, it all starts with the detergent and water temperature you use.
"A little detergent goes a long way with activewear," Ries told news.com.au.
"In fact, use a little less than what you would normally wash with. The fabric is quick to absorb the detergent and too much can breakdown the material.
"When it comes to water temperature, wash in cold water because hot water breaks down the fabric and can also lead to unwanted shrinkage."
Ries also said that when it comes to washing your tights and other pieces of activewear, there's no need to pre soak your garments.
"Thanks to antimicrobial fabrics in good quality activewear, you don't need to worry about bacteria or other strange things popping up on your clothes.
"With that said, it is always best to wash your clothes as soon as you can after a workout."
If odour is an issue for you, trying putting your clothes in half a cup of vinegar before it goes in the wash.
Ashlea Holdsworth, head of womenswear at The Upside, told Body and Soul that there's no excuse for not washing activewear after every use.
"Most activewear has synthetic fibres meaning they dry fast so there isn't much of an excuse not to wash regularly," she said.
"Also, technology these days, such as sweat-wicking and antimicrobial fabrics, means your items might feel fresh, but should be washed, especially if the garment is tight fitting.
Holdsworth said loose fitting items can get away with a second use before washing, but "sports bras, socks and leg wear need to be washed frequently".
Before washing, Ries advised that clothing should be turned inside out before washing.
"This helps safeguard colours, but also makes sure that the gross stuff (which accumulates on the inside not the outside of your clothes) actually gets out," she explained.
While we often use fabric softener on our sheets to keep them soft, when it comes to your activewear - avoid the product at all costs.
"Counter to popular belief, fabric softener actually coats your clothes and can lock-in unwanted smells," she explained.
"Softener can also coat your clothes which can damage the fabric over time."
According to Nashville-based activewear brand Harper Knit, "if your activewear is moisture-wicking (meaning it draws sweat to the surface), fabric softener will inhibit this technology."
Because of its quick drying nature, activewear is best dried indoors on a coat hanger.
"Don't put your garments in the dryer," Ries said.
"Avoid hanging outside because sunshine can lead to colour fade. With quick-drying materials, your clothes should dry in a jiff on a hanger inside."
Drying indoors also prevents pilling and aids in the overall longevity of your activewear.
