Men's
sportswear includes clothing specially designed for wearing during
various sports or exercise. It is also worn as a casual wear. These
garments are designed keeping the functional considerations in mind.
Different sports have their own requirements of how a garment should
be, what textiles should be used, should it be woven or knitted, in case
of knitted garments, what kind of knits should be used? The designing of
these clothes is done using latest technology so that the fabric does
not restrict the sports person's movement in any way.
Types of Sportswear:
Fabrics
Various fabrics are used for designing high quality and high
performance sportswear. Some of the popularly used fabrics are:
Buying Tips
- Choose fabrics that do not create drag and are not bulky.
- Choose fabrics that are easy to launder.
- Choose fabrics that allow wearer to sty cool during summers.
- Choose fabrics that provide warmth during winter season.
- Choose fabrics that are breathable.
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- Fabrics used in Jogging Shorts
- Spandex
- Cotton
- Poly cotton
- Nylon
- Lycra
- Fabrics used in Muscle Shirt
- Cotton mesh
- Silk
- Stretch cotton
- Spandex
- Nylon
- Microfiber
- Fabrics Used in Polo t shirts
These t shirts are generally made of knitted cloth. Commonly used
fabrics are:
- Spandex
- Pique
- Cotton
- Jersey
- Fabric used in Swimwear
- Cotton
- Stretch
- Nylon
- Polyester
- Synthetic rubber yarn etc.
- Fabrics used in Tracksuits
Men's tracksuits are available in a variety of natural and man made
fabrics depending on the purpose it is worn. Some of the most
commonly used fabrics are:
| Soft
cotton |
Polyester |
| Micro fiber |
Taslon |
| Hosiery |
Quantec |
| Peach skin |
Jersey |
| Fleece |
Spandex |
