Leggings

Back in May 2010 Lululemon wrote a blog post titled Yoga Pants: Why We Love the Gusset explaining the virtues of the gusset design they use, as well as this now famous (and hi-larious!) Does Lululemon have gusset? We’ve been there, so we added hidden hair ties on some of the zippers found on our […]

All of our leggings are built with superior moisture-wicking technology—making them sweat proof and perfect for every kind of workout. Was this article helpful? How do you know if leggings are sweat proof? “A synthetic fabric such as polyester or nylon with spandex will not show as much sweat as cotton.” And, before you reach […]

8 Simple Ways To Re-Use And Re-Purpose Your Old Leggings Make trendy headbands. Click here to know how. Make awesome fabric bowls. Click here to know how. Make leg warmers. Make a cool crop top. Make fabric scrap bracelets. Make cute high knee socks. Make a stylish bandeau top. Make a nice, quirky necklace. What […]

Where to recycle your activewear Retold. Send your old gear (in any condition) to Retold where they will keep it out of the landfill and sort to be sent to charity or recycled. Clothes the Loop. The Second Cut. Soles4Souls. Rab. Regirlfriend. Patagonia. What can I do with worn out fabric? Goodwill Goodwill is one […]

Note: You should only sew on tights that are made with mesh, Lycra, or nylon. Tights like fishnets or thicker fabrics like wool can also be sewn and patched. However, soft fabric like Supplex (often used in dance tights) should NOT be sewn, as sewing with these fabrics can cause larger snags to appear. Can […]

The tumbling of the dryer makes the surface of garment fibers rough, which in turn makes the colors appear faded, even if they aren’t. Skip washing all-together. The more you wash an item, the more faded it becomes. Does the washing machine fade clothes? Clothes tend to fade in the laundry cycle due to hot […]

Just like the other ways we showed you how to sew a hole in leggings, start off by choosing the appropriate size needle and thread for your fabric and set up your sewing machine. Turn the leggings inside out. For this hole, there was a lot of fraying, so I trimmed all the excess off. […]

Spandex waste is created as a by-product in the manufacturing process. The waste is collected from production lines and then reincorporated into the raw-material production stage. By using recycled spandex, we can divert waste from landfills and reuse it in products. Is there recyclable fabric? According to Recycle Nation, nearly every kind of fabric can […]

Once the wash cycle has finished, dry the gym wear according to the instructions on the garment care tag. It is usually best to air-dry modern-tech fabrics to help preserve their elasticity. If you need to tumble dry them, make sure that the tumble dryer is set to a low temperature. How do you dry […]

Where to recycle your activewear Retold. Send your old gear (in any condition) to Retold where they will keep it out of the landfill and sort to be sent to charity or recycled. Clothes the Loop. The Second Cut. Soles4Souls. Rab. Regirlfriend. Patagonia. How do you dispose of old leggings? 8 Simple Ways To Re-Use […]

Drying. A circle in the square symbolizes a clothes dryer. One dot requires drying at reduced temperature and two dots for normal temperature. The crossed symbol means that the clothing does not tolerate machine drying. What is the symbol for do not dryer? The Do Not Tumble Dry Symbol is the standard Tumble Dryer Symbol […]

Fixing rips in sheers can be tricky and it’s inevitable that it won’t be totally invisible, but you can get close. The easiest way is to use a mending product like BoNash Bonding Agent, powdered fusible, to adhere the torn edges together. When the product dries, it creates an almost invisible mend. How do you […]

Wash less often and don’t use the dryer The more you launder your jeans, the more you break down the fibers, causing the denim to get thinner and more likely to break. Jeans do not need to be washed after every wear, and should never be placed in the dryer. Why do I always get […]

Use Fabric Glue One of the easiest ways to fix a pair of pants without sewing is with fabric glue. However, beware: not all fabric glues are made the same, so if you want more of a permanent fix for the hole in your pants, you’ll need to find a glue that is advertised as […]

Our body goes through several changes as it ages. Our muscles continue to grow larger and stronger in our teen years. At the age of 17-18, our body becomes mature and strong enough to bear the results of vigorous exercises at the gym. Can a 14 year old go to gym? According to a leading […]

There are several reasons: They like the way they look. The skimpy clothing lets them see the muscles they’re working out. It helps them stay cooler in the gym. Why are womens workout clothes tight? Tight garments supposedly increase blood circulation and thus oxygen delivery for improved sport performance. In recent years, many people who […]

If you exercise outdoors, you will pick up mud, bacteria and stains from the natural environment. Either way, what you wear needs a clean. Rather than leaving stuff in a bag overnight, it is better to wash your gymwear at once, as this reduces the chance of bacterial multiplication. How often should you wash gym […]

“Dirty, sweaty gym clothing is a breeding ground for pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, and their use can increase risks for superficial skin infections,” says Dr. Do sweaty clothes have bacteria? Staying in sweaty clothes means inviting trouble for your skin, especially in the form of fungal and bacterial infections. According to The National […]

Sweaty Betty’s competitors and similar companies include Aisle, Outdoor Voices, MetroDeal, Rhone Apparel and lululemon athletica. Sweaty Betty retails women’s ready-to-wear clothing. Is Sweaty Betty the same as Lululemon? The most significant difference between the two brands is the demographic that they target. Lululemon is marketed to athletes and extremely active individuals whereas Sweaty Betty […]

Polyester is the workhorse of fitness fabrics. You’ll find it in almost everything you pick up at an athletic wear store, and logically so. Polyester is incredibly durable, wrinkle-resistant and moisture-wicking. What material is best for gym leggings? Synthetic performance fibers like nylon and polyester are better than cotton for workout pants because they’re often […]