Not just for show
Pole wear crafted to stay put when you go upside down.
If you have been making do with cheap pole wear that lasts one term, flimsy swimwear that unties mid choreo, lingerie wires that dig in, gym shorts that offer no skin grip, or bikini bottoms that expose everything, then say hello to Tatiana Active.
Most pole wear is just activewear with a different label. Ours is engineered for the moment you step into your first spin or invert. Let us show you what you have been missing.
The only brand that shows its testing
We don’t guess. We test, in front of you.
Every design gets at least 20 hours on real pole dancers of all shapes and sizes, doing the risky tricks you know too well (hello laybacks, shoulder mounts, static V) and all the choreo classes. They keep diaries on how it holds after the wash, how sweat shows, what needs to be lengthened and what’s uncomfortable. We revise and repeat.
We showcase all our testing publicly to show you how it really moves and that it functions as promised.
And it doesn’t stop at launch. You tell us what needs changing, we redesign, and we get it tested again.
The feature you didn’t know to ask for
The chest seatbelt.
On the styles that need it (think sexy low cut tops), a safety bust strap runs across the cleavage to hold everything in place the moment you invert. No spillage, no readjusting mid-routine.
Think of it as a seatbelt for your girls. We’re the only brand to introduce this.
Not a blown-up extra-small
Bigger sizes get real changes, not a scale-up.
Larger sizes get genuine design changes, not the same pattern stretched out. Think wider underbust elastics, wider shoulder straps, extra security features and extra fabric where required.
It’s the difference between a top that simply fits and a top that actually supports you through warm-ups, conditioning, dancing and tricks.
YOU CALL THE SHOTS
we design with you, not for you.
We're always running polls and surveys to understand what you actually want.
Our private Facebook group is 2,000 dancers deep, and we take every new design to you before it even deserves a sample.
The best part? The feedback loop never closes. We're still tweaking pieces years after they launch, because you keep telling us how they hold up.
Never mass-produced, never copied
Designs you won’t find anywhere else.
We create unique pieces in small batches, so you will never find our designs in a fast fashion house. We take the time to source unique fabrics that other brands don’t use, and finish every piece with our signature gold hardware detailing or a touch of mesh.
It’s pole wear that feels like nothing else in your drawer, and looks like nothing else in the studio. Distinctly ours, so you stand out.
Done replacing dead gear
Buy it once. Wear it for years.
We are never complacent about fabric quality or stitching methods. We reinforce high breakage points, test and revise relentlessly before a piece is allowed to launch. That’s why it holds wash after wash after wash.
Cheap pole wear is a cost you keep paying because quality fabric and reinforced stitching methods are too expensive and too time-consuming for them to afford.
DON’T TAKE IT FROM ME
From dancers who left cheap gear and swimwear behind.
These aren’t five-star one-liners. They’re from dancers who had been settling for years before they found us.
“I am big in the bust and have thus far not been able to find anything at all that actually held the girls in place. This holds my boobs AND looks so incredibly flattering. I have tested this bra in full warm up, inverts, rolls, cartwheels, handstands, hangs etc and the girls have not moved. This was overall an incredible find, it puts all my previous pole wear to shame.”
Celeste · Verified buyer (Isla Bra), 10G cup
“I am a 10H cup size and struggle finding anything that covers me, let alone makes me secure. I put this on and went straight into an invert and felt so safe and secure. I have since done about 2+ hours of pole dancing in this bra and have had no dramas and can now feel relaxed and good about myself. Could not recommend enough!”
Kayla F. · Verified buyer (Isla Bra, S+B)
“I have struggled to find pole wear tops that fit me well enough to wear without the need for a sports bra and I finally found it. It stood up to the gravity test during a recent photoshoot, no slips during inverts. I already have other colours in my basket!”
Jazmin F. · Verified buyer (Isla Bra)
THE NECESSITIES
Where to start if you’re done settling.
The all-black core that does it all. Mix, match and build from here. Every piece is a staple you’ll reach for again and again.
Studio Staples
We went one step further
So far that we invented a whole new sizing system.
When standard sizing failed dancers with a smaller underbust relative to a fuller bust, we didn’t shrug. We invented our own +B Range to fit them properly.
No more buying a size up and getting your underbust taken in. Think of the +B Range as buying that size up but it’s already altered.
Still not sure? Let’s get your size right
We’d rather you got it right the first time.
Between sizes, larger lats, shorter torso, bigger booty or just not sure? Send us your measurements and a real human will help you land the right fit before you buy, based on thousands of customers we have fitted. No guessing, just validated stats.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Avoid anything made from a single layer of thin fabric, as it shifts easily and leads to wardrobe malfunctions and constant adjusting in class. Look for a wide gusset and proper crotch coverage on bottoms, and supportive, structured fabric on tops. We line our pieces with two layers of fabric for exactly this reason.
Almost all our pole wear is made from general swimwear fabric (85% Nylon, 15% Elastane), the key difference being that every piece is made with two layers, so it feels slightly heavier in water. Note that gold hardware can discolour over time with regular chlorine or salt water exposure.
We recommend a cold hand wash and line dry in the shade to protect the fabric colour and gold hardware. They will survive a machine wash if desperate, just use a padded wash bag and a short cold cycle to minimise abrasion and protect the hardware.
Flat $20 worldwide shipping, free for AU orders over $200, and 14-day returns on full-priced items. Need a different size? Reach out and we’ll sort an exchange.
Yes. We hold gold hardware pieces in a range of sizes for every style we release. Get in touch and we’ll ship replacement parts at no cost, plus a 25% refund on the item to help with repairs, regardless of when you bought it. That’s our commitment to quality.
We don’t have a physical store yet, but our flexible 14-day refunds and exchanges (from the date of delivery) mean you can order two sizes, try them at home, and simply return the one you don’t keep using the same mailing satchel.
No, but if you subscribe to our newsletter, you will receive a free gift with purchase.
From the founder
I built the pole wear I could never find.
I started pole in 2012, back when pole wear wasn’t really a thing. I wore sports bras, swimwear and lingerie that offered zero pole-specific support, exactly what I’m guessing you’ve been settling for too.
I’d worked for a luxury couture lingerie brand for 5 years and I had the privilege to learn about fit and quality firsthand.
In 2016 I started Tatiana Active to make the safe, sexy, secure pole wear based on everything I had ever learnt. Every feature on this page is here because I needed it first. Tat x
Find your set
Safe, sexy and secure.
Stop settling. Start with the set the community keeps reaching for, then build from there.