Sports Tights for Training and Competing

How many times have you needed to find the right training clothes that are not only comfortable, but also durable enough to withstand numerous workouts and competitions?

Finding a pair of pants or tights may seem to cover all bases when it comes to sportswear, but there are several specific types of tights that can be beneficial for practically any type of athlete. In many activities, tights can make a big difference, from fitness enthusiasts to running competitors.

If you want to know whether to wear pants or tights, the answer is very simple: it depends on your preferences. Regardless of the fact that the most popular and comfortable option when going for a run is shorts.

The fundamental difference is the fit to the body. With pants, you will have a feeling of lightness and freshness.

Tights give you all these benefits:

– They fit perfectly at the waist and legs, helping to protect the muscles.

– Delay muscle fatigue.

– Improve circulation, performance, and post-workout recovery.

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Naturally, the weather also helps you decide on one garment or another. With the arrival of high temperatures, we tend to wear shorts. However, when the cold arrives, our first option is tights that protect us from the cold, wind, and rain; additionally, the warmer and more comfortable, the better.

Both short tights and shorts can be worn equally. You just have to note that with tights, you will possibly never get chafing on your skin. Whereas, with pants, if they are not technical enough, their inner mesh may cause some chafing. Although nowadays, if the training sessions are short, it is very rare for this to happen.

Lately, the solution that is gaining ground is 2-in-1 shorts that have an internal short tight. However, these are only available as shorts.

Features of technical sports tights

Length is a very distinguishing quality of the garment. Tights and shorts do not extend much below the thigh. We can also find them with lengths below the knees and full length.

We can find a wide variety of tights and pants with different characteristics. Therefore, you need to analyze the type of fabric to avoid chafing and other problems that may arise from use. They are usually made of highly breathable fabrics that help wick away sweat very efficiently. We advise you to choose polyester fabrics, as they are more breathable and absorb much more moisture.

They are seamless fabrics or have flat seams to prevent any chafing. There are brands like Lurbel that produce thermoregulating and anti-odor fabrics.

Types of tights

1. Tights by length

Short Tights or Shorts. With length from the waist to mid-thigh. Ideal for summer or warm areas.

3/4 Pirate, Capri, or Cropped Tights. They go from the waist to above or below the knee. They are a popular choice for autumn and spring.

Full-Length Tights. Recommended for periods of high cold and humidity. And for workouts where there are breaks between activity changes and you might get cold.

Tights with Skirt. There are few of these, and it is more of an aesthetic garment than a sports one.

2. Tights by fabric

Compression: they have localized areas with greater compression on the muscles.

Breathable: all tights must have fibers with technologies that make the fabric more breathable. The name of the technology varies by brand: Nike Dri-Fit, Adidas Clima-Cool, Lurbel Cool-Tech, New Balance NB Dry, Under Armour HeatGear, etc.

Thermal or Thermoregulating: in these cases, sweat wicking is faster, and the garment is quick-drying. This greatly increases comfort when practicing the sport.

Differentiated fabrics: there are tights with a slightly thicker fabric in areas that need more thermal insulation (thighs, knees, and front of the calves) and a finer, more elastic fabric for areas that require more adjustment and breathability, such as the calves and back of the knee.

UV Protection: these are tights made with a sun-protective fabric. Necessary for running long distances in the sun if you have sensitive skin.

Ultimately, it's a matter of personal preference regarding individual comfort. Some prefer the comfort of a tight-fitting garment, while others prefer the comfort of a much looser garment that allows them to feel the air circulating on their skin.

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