Types and characteristics of sportswear fabrics

The weather is getting hotter, and there are more and more friends who are exercising and fitness. A set of sportswear is essential. Moreover, sportswear is also a kind of our daily casual wear. It does not have to be worn when exercising. Sportswear is also a good choice for us when we are relaxing.

Common sports fabrics:

Pure cotton:

Pure cotton sportswear has the advantages of sweat absorption, breathability, quick drying, etc., and can wick away sweat very well. However, the shortcomings of pure cotton fabrics are also obvious, it is easy to wrinkle and has a bad drape.

Velvet:

This fabric emphasizes comfort and fashion, elongates the line of the legs, perfectly complements the slender figure, and sets off a luxurious sports style. However, velvet fabrics are less breathable and heavy, and are generally not worn during strenuous exercise.

Knitted Cotton:

Commonly used is knitted fabrics. The knitted cotton fabric is very light and thin, with good air permeability, good elasticity and easy to stretch. It is a good partner when exercising. At the same time, its price is also acceptable, and it is a common sports fabric.

In addition to our common fabrics, some new fabrics have appeared on the market:

Nano fabric:

Nano is very light and thin, yet very durable and easy to carry and store, in addition to the breathability and wind resistance of this fabric, which is perfect for being light and thin.

3d spacer fabric:

Using 3d to create a texture effect on the pattern, the surface still retains the visual sense of cotton. It is characterized by super light weight, good air permeability, more flexibility, and the style looks more fashionable, more beautiful and more casual.

Mechanical mesh fabric:

This fabric can help our body recover faster after being stressed, and its mesh structure can give people a stronger support effect in specific areas, reducing the fatigue and swelling of human muscles.

Athletic seersucker:

It is mainly used to make the outer layer of sportswear. Its surface makes the fabric more three-dimensional, lighter and softer, and more comfortable to wear. Its unique air bag structure also has good thermal performance.