Why do volleyball players wear Spandex?

The YMCA, of which Morgan was a graduate and instructor, is largely responsible for taking the sport international, and Volleyball.org reports that today there are nearly 800 million players worldwide who play volleyball at least once a week. Wearing spandex is one of the sport's latest advances. read more

Players are required to jump, stretch and dive during a game, and making sure clothing does not hinder any of these processes is key. Wearing spandex allows volleyball players to concentrate solely on the game instead of worrying about adjusting clothing, hindrances in movement and a more complete range of motion. read more

Finally, the volleyball players I know DO really enjoy wearing them. They find them fashionable and comfortable. They love finding new spandex to wear to practice in bright colors and patterns. Nike has really established a niche market with their Nike Pro spandex shorts. read more

Wearing spandex also helps maintain the privacy of a player, as it clings to one’s skin like body-fit clothing. If an athlete uses sunscreen or body oil, that does not affect Spandex clothing. Spandex does not break down due to such materials. read more