Activewear
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Men's Sleeveless T shirts
1 ticket to the gun show please!
Men’s sleeveless T shirt’s are the go to top for men looking to show off their bulging biceps, invented for the athletic physique, but there's more to the style than just a big ego, read on to discover the brains behind the braun.
Why go Sleeveless?
Temperature
Obviously, the lack of sleeves allows your skin to breathe where it needs it most, exposing your armpits and also reducing the risk of sweat patches.
Freedom of Movement
A sleeveless T shirt allows for complete freedom of movement around the shoulder joint. Your shoulder offers the greatest range of motion, so it can be really beneficial to not have any restrictions caused by material.
Weight
As they have the least material, sleeveless T shirts provide the most lightweight protection which is why you will often see athletes who need to remain as light as possible for their sports performance wearing a sleeveless t shirt, such as a Triathlete.
Fit
Ever heard if you’ve got it flaunt it? Of course you have, and the sleeveless T shirt is the perfect example of that. Sleeveless T shirts flatter an athletic physique and show off the body you’ve worked so hard for, pulling off a sleeveless gym T shirt, is a symbol of success.
Whilst these are great reasons to ditch your sleeves, this doesn’t mean you should be rushing off to cut all the sleeves off your T shirts. The raw seams could fray and lead to chafing, sleeveless t shirts are crafted to not rub the sensitive skin under your armpits and have a relaxed fit around the armpit to allow your skin to breathe where it needs it most.
Did you know: Sleeveless T Shirts are commonly known as ‘Shooter Shirts’ in Southern USA.
Types of Sleeveless Shirt
Typically sleeveless tops come in two types, compression tight tops or muscle fit vests, each with their own purpose.
Compression
Compression shirts are tight spandex clothing generally worn as a base layer under outer athletic apparel. These types of shirts offer support while keeping the muscles warm, making them less become susceptible to cramps and strains. Compression sports apparel also helps to prevent chafing by providing a slick layer near the underarms. Although not necessary for a workout, compression shirts can increase comfort throughout exercise.
V-Tapered
V - tapered workout shirts are designed with the bodybuilder, weightlifter, and professional athlete in mind. These shirts offer a deep V-tapered cut and are made of cotton with a mix of other synthetic blends. The shirt offers sections of porous, jersey-like weaves that allows increased airflow in areas with high perspiration, such as the underarms. This workout apparel is constructed to maximize a man's physique by highlighting their back and shoulder muscles, while minimizing their waistline.
Sleeveless Do’s and Don’t
Don’t: Do sleeveless and mesh, ever. It may be cooling, but you will look ridiculous.
Do: Wear Sleeveless Compression Shirts under your gymwear. This can help with thermoregulation, keeping you cool in the summer and warmer in the winter.
Do: Balance a sleeveless top with the right bottoms. Longer shorts or tights balance out the extra flash of flesh up top.
Don’t: Do a sleeveless shirt and bling, unless you are a famous rapper, in which case we let you off.
Men's Sleeveless Workout Shirt Sizing
When buying workout shirts, it is important to consider size. Men's activewear shirts should be in a comfortable fit and when it comes to sleeveless you need to make sure you’re buying the right size to flatter your physique. Men can use the chart below to determine the correct size for their body type.
Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Chest 35-38" 38-41" 41-44" 44-47" 47-50" Waist 28.75-31.25" 31.25-33.75" 33.75-36.25" 36.25-38.75" 38.75-41.25" Hips 35.75-38.25" 38.25-40.75" 40.75-43.25" 43.25-45.75" 45.75-48.25" Height 5'7"-5'9" 5'9"-5'11" 5'11"-6'1" 6'1"-6'3" 6'3"-6'5" Sleeveless Gym T shirt Materials
Fabric Features Cotton Whilst cotton may survive low - moderate intensity exercise, once you crank the anti up, cotton no longer becomes soft on the skin but soggy and can leave an athlete soaked after a heavy workout. Polyester Polyester is the most popular choice because it is breathable, lightweight and dries quickly. It can however become frustratingly static. Nylon Nylon has similar features to polyester. It is both lightweight and strong. Nylon does not absorb much moisture, it is also fast-drying and easy to maintain. Spandex Spandex has the ability to stretch up to 500 percent of its original size and then recover its original shape. This material is also lightweight, making it ideal for fitness wear. One common form of spandex that is often seen in fitness wear is Lycra, which is a synthetic elastic fabric. Lycra is comfortable and breathable as well as quick-drying and resistant to bacteria, ultraviolet rays, and chlorine. This fabric also eliminates static cling and pilling. Remember to always find gymwear that makes you feel as well as look good, if you feel good, you’ll get more from your workouts.
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Gym T shirts
It’s T shirt Time!
The gym T shirt is the father of all men's fitness fashion, designed to wick sweat, allow your skin to breathe, flatter your physique and help you smash your workout.
So next time that huge dude who always takes his top off because he “got too hot” decides to train so close you can count his chest hairs, you can tell him that what he needs is a better gym T shirt.
Looking for a sleeveless t-shirt?
Functional Qualities to Look for in a Good Gym T shirt
The aim of your gym shirt should always be to enhance your training, it should never hold you back or get in the way, in order to get the most out of your tee, look for these features.
Lightweight
Technical fabrics should be lightweight, they should not weigh you down when dry or once you start to sweat. They should be closely fitted to not create a drag, when cycling for example and they don’t want to be too bulky.
Thermoregulation
In warm conditions, sportswear should allow the wearer to stay cool; while in cold situations, sportswear should help the wearer to stay warm.
Breathable
Breathable materials help aid thermoregulation and prevent rashes.
Moisture Wicking / Dry Wicking
Moisture wicking materials move perspiration away from the body to the fabrics outer surface where it can evaporate. These fabrics typically are soft, lightweight, and stretchy. Moisture-wicking means that the fabric is absorbent, which can leave a barrier of wet fabric on your skin. Dry wicking is the newest variation of moisture wicking. It is a smart two tier fabric that breaks the surface tension of sweat and propels it through the hydrophobic layer into a natural wicking outer layer like cotton, where it is assisted by evaporative cooling leaving your skin absolutely dry. Besides the fact that your body can perform better, it will prevent odors because a bacteria microclimate cannot grow on dry skin.
Flatlock Seams
Flatlock seams are where the two pieces of fabric join side to side without having any extra fabric sticking up from the seam on the inside, these provide a smooth fit which provides irritation free wear without any chafing.
Reflective Strips
For training in low lighting conditions to ensure safety in performance. Sundried’s Dom Tee LINK contains reflective strips for added visibility.
Gym T shirt Materials
The fabrics you select for your gym T shirt should support the qualities above, but different materials will support a different focus for your training.
Fabric Features Cotton Whilst cotton may survive low - moderate intensity exercise, once you crank the anti up, cotton no longer becomes soft on the skin but soggy and can leave an athlete soaked after a heavy workout. Polyester Polyester is the most popular choice because it is breathable, lightweight and dries quickly. It can however become frustratingly static. Nylon Nylon has similar features to polyester. It is both lightweight and strong. Nylon does not absorb much moisture, it is also fast-drying and easy to maintain. Spandex Spandex has the ability to stretch up to 500 percent of its original size and then recover its original shape. This material is also lightweight, making it ideal for fitness wear. One common form of spandex that is often seen in fitness wear is Lycra, which is a synthetic elastic fabric. Lycra is comfortable and breathable as well as quick-drying and resistant to bacteria, ultraviolet rays, and chlorine. This fabric also eliminates static cling and pilling. Men's Gym T shirt Sizing
Even the best technical gym tee can’t do it’s job if it doesn’t fit.
Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Chest 35-38" 38-41" 41-44" 44-47" 47-50" Waist 28.75-31.25" 31.25-33.75" 33.75-36.25" 36.25-38.75" 38.75-41.25" Hips 35.75-38.25" 38.25-40.75" 40.75-43.25" 43.25-45.75" 45.75-48.25" Height 5'7"-5'9" 5'9"-5'11" 5'11"-6'1" 6'1"-6'3" 6'3"-6'5" 
T Shirt Sizing Guide
Different brands will offer different measurements for sizing their t-shirts. A medium in a UK sports brand may be similar to a small size in a US brand. Or visa versa. The main thing is to know exactly what you want from your t-shirt. If you are after a fitted t-shirt, find a brand that offers one for your shape.
Buying a T Shirt, Sizing Guide Tips. Ask yourself these questions
- See if the product description use terms like ‘fitted’, ‘slim fit’ or loose fit.
- Read up on t-shirt materials. All fabrics hang differently when worn
- Know what fit you are after
- Understand the neckline
- Know what sleeve length you would like to wear
- Know how fitted you would like the sleeves
- Are you after technical qualities from your t-shirt
It may seem like a lot to ask yourself for just “buying a t-shirt”, but think of how many t-shirts you get through in a year. When you are buying them online you can not feel and touch the fabrics. You don’t want to be buying them and sending them back to find the perfect fit and you probably do not want to compromise.
Gym T shirt Tips
Follow these tips to keep your gym T shirt tip top:
Avoid slogan T shirts like the plague.
If you take your workout seriously, why wouldn’t you take your top seriously?
The worst I’ve seen read “cheat on your girlfriend, not on your work out”. No. Just no. Not only are these kind of slogan T shirts frankly awful, they’re usually made of cotton which for high intensity workouts, will soak up sweat and that can lead to smelling. Nice. If your T shirts a joke, who’s going to take your training seriously, invest in a performance gym tee and show you’re serious about success.
Make sure it fits.
Whilst your T- shirt might fit perfectly as you bicep curl, as soon as you lie horizontally for a bench press if you're flashing your snail trail or worse still your beer belly, your top’s too short. Opt for a T shirt you can raise your hand above your head in without revealing any skin around your waistline. It saves you embarrassment and sweaty skin-bench contact.
Lose the static
Many performance t shirts are made with polyester, for its sweat wicking and lightweight materials, however polyester is very prone to static. Very dry air also increases your chances of a static cling. So combine a polyester t shirt and an air conditioned gym and I’m willing to bet you’re going to experience static sooner or later. To get rid of static touch any piece of grounded metal to transfer the charge, and no, abs of steel don’t count.
Keep it clean
The very nature of a gym T shirt means it's going to get sweaty and whilst the best t shirts will wick away sweat, they are not self cleaning. You need to put that T shirt through the wash, leave it to fester in your gym bag after a workout and bacteria can spread, as well as a stench. Wash your T shirt after every session to keep it feeling fresh and never re-wear a sweaty top.
Keep cotton for low intensity
Cotton soaks up moisture and will leave you with generous sweat patches, yes you will be sweating, but let’s not advertise quite how much to everyone around you.
What you wear in the gym says something about your training, so make sure it say’s your ready to get out there and do things differently.
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Gym Shorts
We’re not short of advice when it comes to selecting the perfect pair of gym shorts.
The right pair of shorts will flatter your form, show off your pins and provide technical function to help you make the most of your workout.
Why Chose Gym Shorts?
Comfort
The main priority with any gym wear should be comfort, the last thing you want is the clothes you're wearing distracting you from the job in hand. Gym shorts are made to be comfortable and move with your body. Elasticated waistbands offer a supportive and personalised fit that can help you make the most of your training.
Range of motion
Shorts allow the flexibility for a good range of motion as your legs are left unrestricted. Particularly for exercises such as squats, shorts are often favoured as the legs are left easily visible to check form, plus additional support can be worn around the knees without a barrier of material.
Versatile
Gym shorts are incredibly versatile, they can be worn for both high intensity and low intensity workouts, from classes to resistance training.
Temperature
Rather obviously, shorts are more effective in warmer climates as they offer less coverage and a loose fit.
Variety
There is plenty of variety in gym shorts, which makes them a popular choice for most workout wardrobes as they can easily be styled into your gym attire.
Quick - drying
Gym shorts are typically made of Nylon which is quick drying, to optimise performance, reduce chafing and keep a comfortable fit.
Material Choices for Gym Shorts
Material Function Nylon Nylon is thin and lightweight, it wicks sweat away quickly and dries fast. Many runners opt for nylon shorts over cotton as after a distance session cotton would grow heavy with sweat. Nylon can also have rip resisting properties, making it a strong and durable material. Cotton Cotton is often picked for gym shorts as it is the most comfortable against the skin. It is particularly good for resistance training where there won't be lots of chafing or perspiration risk, and comfort is prioritised over function. Cotton loses its shape after continuous wear. Cotton Blends Cotton blends combine the comfort and feel of cotton with the technical function of other materials. Combining cotton and spandex allows cotton to retain its shape and elasticity. Spandex Spandex has 4 way stretch properties and is often used in compression shorts, cycling shorts and running shorts. Spandex is great for keeping you covered in compromising positions such as yoga or gymnastics. It is less likely to ride up you legs and moulds to your shape. Microfiber Microfibers are small synthetic fibres woven into cloth. Microfiber fabrics are lightweight and fast drying, making them an increasingly popular choice for workout shorts, although it is most popular in swim shorts as it dries quickly. Styles of Workout Shorts
Whilst a lot of the decision making for style of workout short will come down to personal preference, there are a few reasons why you might opt for a particular fit. There are three main categories when it comes to shorts tailoring:
Mens Athletic Shorts
Athletic shorts are built for all purposes, designed as multi-functional they often have elasticated or drawstring waists for a personalised fit. These shorts are made with soft materials, designed to fit loosely with the maximum freedom of movement. They tend to cut off around mid thigh allowing coverage throughout various movements. These shorts are best worn during gym sessions but can easily be transferred into daywear for those who have an active lifestyle.
Womens Gym Shorts
Similar to the mens shorts, womens gym shorts usually opt for a drawstring or elasticated waist, but are generally shorter in length sitting on the upper to mid thigh. Often these shorts will feature underwear lining which protects dignity whilst preventing chafing and wicking moisture.
Womens Zumba Shorts
These are a loose fit style of short made famous by hip hop dancers, designed to sit on the knee or just below. They are usually cotton for comfort and loose fitting to create swing and the illusion of more movement as the body moves.
Men and Women's Compression Shorts
Compression shorts are designed to cling tightly to the body made with spandex or spandex blend fabrics. Compression shorts keep the muscles warm to prevent muscle strain and fatigue and wick sweat away from the body to prevent chafing and rashes. These are often a popular choice for running and cycling as they provide a streamlined fit which will shield against the wind and enhance performance.
Special Purpose Shorts
Speciality shorts worn by professional athletes and sports enthusiasts feature tailoring which makes them well-suited to the wearer's sport of choice.
Cycling shorts: Cycling shorts are cut like compression shorts, but they have an extra purpose. A pocket at the crotch is inserted for padding to avoid discomfort from the seat on long rides named a chamois. This padding can be purchased separately or in some shorts comes built in to protect against soreness and chafing.
Running Shorts: Running shorts are typically shorter in length than gym shorts, and elite athletes will even be seen in running briefs, designed to allow comfort in full stride when running. They are usually loose fitting and may contain a supportive brief to protect against chafing and wind chill.They also tend to contain pockets for storing valuables.
How short is too short?
Too long and they’re in the way, too short and you’re showing your scrotum. It’s a dangerous game to play.
Gym shorts are designed to allow freedom of movement, but they shouldn’t allow freedom of anything else. To save yourself any embarrassment in the gym, give your shorts a trial run before you buy them. Try squatting, lunging, twisting and bending over, if all of these can be done without you flashing, you should be able to walk, run, squat and deadlift with your modesty in check.
Whilst some argue their short shorts are essential for the best range of motion in the gym, others think that short shorts are a sight for sore eyes. What do you think, is it okay to flash the extra flesh?
What to look for in Gym Shorts
Good gym shorts need to be ready to move, to be sweated in, to be screwed up in a gym bag and washed at least twice more than any other shorts. That’s a lot to ask of an item of clothing, so it’s important to find the right fit.
To test for quality in gym shorts the best test is at their seams. Good quality seams will be sturdy and straight, if you give them a little tug they will maintain their form and will not gap. If the shorts pass this test next look for the pockets, shorts of higher quality tend to use more fabrics, they’re not worried about creating the shorts as cheaply as possible. Deep pockets require more cloth, but have greater function allowing the storage of keys and other valuables. Shorts with a liner or gusset also enhance training and suggest a higher level of quality.
Gym Shorts Size Guide
Mens Gym Shorts Size Guide
Size Range Waist (inches) Small 28-30 Medium 32-35 Large 36-38 Extra-Large 40-42 2X 44-46 Womens Gym Shorts Size Guide
Size UK Size Waist (cm) Hip (cm) XS 4/6/2016 60-67 84-91 S 8/10/2016 67-74 91-98 M 12/14/2016 74-81 98-105 L 16-18 81-88 105-112 XL 20-22 88-98 112-120 XXL 24-26 98-108 120-128 Shorts are a great practical choice for gym wear and the right pair will keep you confident and comfortable in your sport.
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Mens Leggings
Men’s leggings were voted one of the biggest fashion faux pas but when it comes to training, should you be slipping into your meggings (that’s what the kids are calling men’s leggings these days)? #meggings
Mens Gym Leggings
Walk into the gym 10 years ago and all you would have seen is men in baggy sweatpants and lose t shirts, walk into a gym today and you’ll find the polar opposite, the men’s cleavages rival, if not beat, the women’s and leggings leave very little to the imagination.
Compression is increasingly gaining popularity in our workout wardrobes, this is because the technology has advanced and tightening up your attire can help enhance your training.
Men's Leggings....
What to look for from your leggings. Features and functionality
Wind Chill
Wrapping up in leggings can prevent wind chill whereas lose clothing allows wind to get trapped between the garment and your skin, mens leggings provide a streamlined shield between your skin and the wind. Tight leggings also reduce drag in the wind.
Warmth
Leggings will probably keep you warmer than sweatpants. They offer extra warmth for your legs, without the extra weight of joggers or the dreaded cold draft!
Sweat Wicking
Sweat wicking materials keep your body cool and comfortable because of their ability to lift moisture from the skin's surface, wearing wicking leggings in the summer can provide a drying effect and stop you overheating. In the cold winter months (and a fair few in Summer in our case) wearing moisture wicking leggings can be effective for both controlling moisture and providing an additional layer of insulation.
Prevents Chafing and Rashes
Chafing is painful and once the rash sets in, it’s difficult to treat because there’s no convenient way to keep your thighs from touching for an entire week. A combination of sweat wicking fabrics and compression gear is the perfect defence and helps to prevent painful rashes as well.
Enhanced Recovery
Research in The British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that wearing compression gear has a moderate effect following workouts that typically lead to delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). That is, it helps to lessen the severity and/or duration of DOMS.
Tips for Fitting Men's Leggings
To reap the rewards from all the benefits of mens leggings, you need to fit the tight right.
1.Total coverage is key
If you’re tall, you could end up with cold ankles. What’s worse than cold ankles? Cold ankles and see through leggings. Try your leggings on under different lights to make sure they stay opaque, especially if your going commando underneath!
- Make sure they stay up
Just because your leggings are made of spandex, it doesn’t mean they are going to hold up, simply because every body is built differently so it can be hard to compensate with a one size fits all. Opt for leggings with extra support such as the Roteck Legging which has a drawstring waist to offer a personalised fit. Yanking your leggings up is never an attractive look and it can be really distracting.
- There is such a thing as too tight
Wearing tights that are too tight will prevent you benefiting from the compression and can cut off circulation and chafe. When leggings are too tight they don't lay right. Seams on running tights are often designed to follow the lines of your muscles, providing support to the major muscles like your hamstrings and quads, a seam in the wrong place can be detrimental to your performance.
- Have a place for you valuables
A good pair of leggings will find space for your valuables even when they're super tight. Running with an extra bag for your valuables defeats the point of light weight, streamlined bottoms. It’s also worth testing that your valuables won’t pull your leggings down before you go out on a long run.
- Quality Materials
If the materials used aren't up to scratch, it’s only a matter of time before they loose their integrity and become either see-through, saggy, or both. Opt for leggings which use high quality materials that are durable and long lasting.
Mens Leggings Fashion
When it comes to leggings for fashion it is something that has definitely not caught on as much as the women's leggings for daywear. Mens fashion leggings will typically be designed as a functional piece of training clothing. Leggings typically are a highly technical garment worn for running or int he gym. The Sundried leggings are black and understated in design. Our mens black leggings are developed with gym and running in mind. The sweat wicking material acts as heat control meaning as you work harder and warm up your legs can perspire naturally. With the right leggings you may want to wear them all day. Get the choice of leggings wrong and you will be hot one minute, cold the next and you will be striping them off at the first opportunity.
How to wear men's running tights?
Is it okay to wear mens gym leggings without shorts?
So this one's a sensitive subject, literally. Women are allowed to show off their junk in the trunk with their leggings, but when a man shows off his junk in the front, all hell breaks loose...Unless you are a superhero.
Should you be wearing your leggings stand alone?
Pro’s:
- Streamlined performance
- Flexible range of motion
- Show’s off the body you’ve earned
- Lightweight support
- Comfort
Con’s:
- It can be cold without shorts
- You’re going to get attention and not all of it may be wanted
- Chicken legs
- Modesty, or lack of!
It takes a lot of balls to fly leggings solo, literally, but if you’ve got it, flaunt it!
Are you Supposed to Wear Underwear with Men's Leggings?
They’re aren't many occasions in this life where it’s acceptable to go commando, so when the chance comes along, grab it by the balls.
Compression leggings for men and women are made of stretch material (usually a combination of nylon and spandex), which are designed to make direct contact with your skin. The tight fitting materials used to create the compression in leggings hold your muscles in place also work to wick moisture and sweat away from your skin during exercise, keeping you dry and light. Chances are your underwear doesn’t have these special features and so can hinder the help of your leggings.
Your underwear will absorb and hold moisture and sweat, which defeats the purpose of the compression material. Basically, your underwear will interfere with the full function of your compression leggings, including its breathability, moisture wicking and temperature control functions. In addition, your underwear will add an extra layer of fabric which may bunch up under your compression wear which can be uncomfortable and give you an awkward silhouette, no one needs to see the sight of bunched up boxers.
So it’s time to unleash your inner superhero and squeeze into some leggings for your next training session … or to take on the world.
Featuring Sundried Roteck Leggings
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Sports Bra
To improve our fitness performance, it turns out the answers right under our nose.
Ladies, it’s time to brace up before you lace up. Get a sports bra.
Why do you need a sports bra?
The average woman in the UK wears a 34D bra. A 34D equates to around 500g of weight, per breast, so the average woman in the UK is carrying an extra kilogram of weight across their front. Breast tissue contains no muscle and can move independently to the rest of a woman's body. Breasts are supported mainly by skin and fragile ligaments called Coopers' ligaments. These are not elastic, so repetitive or high impact sports that cause the breasts to bounce can pull on the ligaments, forcing them to stretch. Once these ligaments have stretched, they stay this way. The result, every woman's nightmare - sagging breasts.
Along with sagging, training with no support can lead to breast pain, upper back and shoulder problems and poor posture.
So how can we stop the sag? Get a well fitted performance orientated sports bra.
Sports Bra Facts
- Your boobs can bounce up to 14cm without a sports bra.
- 44% of women who exercise regularly do not wear a sports bra.
- You should never need to wear more than one sports bra at a time.
- A good sports bra can minimise movement by 53%, even in an A cup.
- Breast pain is a problem for almost one in three (32%) of female marathon runners.
- A study of 249 women found that breasts ranked fourth among barriers to physical activity, after lack of motivation, time and poor health.
Sports bras are actually a pretty new idea, invented in 1977 when two women created a jogging bra by sewing two jockstraps together. Lindahl got the idea for the design of the sports bra when she realised that women needed a female version of the jockstrap. She realised it because her husband wore his jockstrap on his chest as a joke. Before she invented the sports bra, women used to wear one size small normal bras to get the support that they needed during sports. Nowadays, sports bras come in all sorts of designs and styles, so it can be difficult to know what you should be wearing.
What do compression, encapsulation or both do?
All bras with any amount of spandex or lycra offer a degree of compression. The aim of compression in a sports bra is to push your bust against your chest to prevent movement. Compression bras are best suited to a smaller bust. Encapsulated bras support each boob individually and usually provide a moulded shape suitable for most breast sizes and activities. Sports bras which combine encapsulation and compression are the best option for larger breasted women and as they offer an increased level of compression whilst providing support and uplift.
Which level of compression do I need?
Low compression: Low compression bras are best suited to low impact sports, where there is little or no bouncing. Activities include yoga, Pilates and weight training.
Medium compression: These bras are best suited to medium impact sports, meaning there is a moderate degree of bouncing. Activities include the elliptical trainer and power walking.
High compression: These are best for exercising at any intensity over jogging. From running to dance. These bras are designed for activities where there is maximum movement and minimises the risk of damage.
What are sports bra’s made with?
Different materials offer different benefits in sports bras. Before buying a sports bra, women should determine what they want their bra to do.
Material Benefits Knitted mesh Provides increased ventilation and contour-forming fit Nylon - blend fabric Lifts moisture from skin and dries quickly to minimize discomfort and chafing from sweat Polyester / spandex blend Provides comfort from fabric softness Cotton / Lycra blend Provides more fabric thickness Sports bra straps
Straps typically come in a racerback or with individually adjustable straps, racer backs disperse the weight of your chest and take it away from the shoulders, typically they are found in high compression bras as they provide the freedom of movement required for high intensity sports. Individual straps which offer adjustable support are best for larger busts, as the straps can be adjusted to achieve further movement control.
Signs you're wearing the wrong sports bra:
- Nip slip - If there’s potential of a nip slip, it’s time to go up a size.
- It’s uncomfortable - Your sports bra should be as comfortable- if not more comfortable than your regular bra.
- It’s old - Sports bra’s have a life expectancy and even the best ones need replacing often, as soon as your bra looses it’s elasticity, you're risking your boobs doing the same. To extend the life of your sports bras, treat them - try giving them a hand wash and sun dry.
- The band rides up you back - The band is the building blocks of your support, so if its moving it probably doesn't fit properly. The band should sit tight, not move up or down, but not restrict you breathing. It’s never a good idea to exercise in a bra that makes you feel like you're holding your breath.
- The straps dig in - Kiss goodbye to this sports bra, if the straps are digging, its not supporting your chest, so it’s about as useful as a chocolate fireguard.
- You have to double up - Doubling up on your bra can be uncomfortable and is completely unnecessary if you get a decent fitting bra in the first place. Try getting fitted professionally.
- Your boobs whack your chin when you bounce - Before buying any sports bra, do a few high jumps. Run around a little in the fitting room. If your boobs have the potential to knock you out, next.
- It's made of cotton - Technical fabrics are designed to support the breast and wick away moisture, while cotton just stretches out and soaks up sweat.
