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Types of Sportswear

Adidas
Adidas

Welcome to adidas Shop for adidas shoes, clothing and view new collections for adidas Originals, running, football, training and much more.

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Bamboo
Bamboo

Since bamboo have high level of cellulose in it. It is chemically and mechanically processed to make rayon fibers. Rayon is made by partially dissolving cellulose and extracting fibers. So it looses some of the original bamboo characteristics. Eco-friendly. Bamboo is one the fastest growing crop, some types of bamboo can grow upto a meter per day. Yes..

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Cotton 2 of 10
Cotton 2 of 10

From polypropylene to cotton, polyester, and spandex, see what your workout gear is made of—and if it performs up to standards! Your workout clothes do more than make you look good: wearing the right material can also increase the efficiency of your sweat sesh.

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ESPN
ESPN

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Gatorade
Gatorade

However, sports drinks like Gatorade contain sugar and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat. Electrolytes and carbohydrates help athletes refuel and rehydrate.

GORE-TEX 3 of 10
GORE-TEX 3 of 10

Gore-Tex is a waterproof, breathable fabric membrane and registered trademark of W. L. Gore and Associates. Invented in 1969, Gore-Tex is able to repel liquid water while allowing water vapor to pass through, and is designed to be a lightweight, waterproof fabric for all-weather use.

Nike
Nike

Designed for sport, crafted for life. See what's happening with Nike Sportswear at Nike.com. Learn about the latest products, news and more. Connect with us online >

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Nylon 4 of 10
Nylon 4 of 10

10 Fitness Fabrics, Explained. ... You’ll find nylon in all kinds of sportswear, ... 1 of 10 2 of 10 3 of 10 4 of 10 5 of 10 6 of 10 7 of 10 8 of 10 9 of 10 10 of 10.

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Polyester 5 of 10
Polyester 5 of 10

Polyester is the workhorse of the workout fabrics, the one you see on labels most often. Basically plastic cloth, it’s durable, wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, breathable, and non-absorbent, which means that moisture from your skin evaporates instead of being drawn into the material.

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Polypropylene 6 of 10
Polypropylene 6 of 10

6 of 10 All photos Like polyester, polypropylene is made from plastic. But unlike polyester, this synthetic material is totally water-resistant, says Lauren Hallworth, product line manager for Brooks Running apparel. “Even if you’re sweaty after a run and the outside of the shirt is wet, what’s touching you is completely dry,” says ...

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Reebok
Reebok

Reebok is a global athletic footwear and apparel company, operating as a subsidiary of German sportsgiant Adidas since 2005. Reebok produces and distributes fitness, running and CrossFit sportswear including clothing and footwear.

Sky Sports
Sky Sports

Sky Sportswear first opened its doors in 1975. Ho Am and Mi Young, the owners of SSW, decided to open up a garment store because they had great interest in displaying their artwork on clothing and apparel. 30 years later, they are still going strong.

Spandex 7 of 10
Spandex 7 of 10

Spandex—also known by the brand name Lycra—puts the stretch in workout wear. The synthetic fabric can expand to nearly 600 percent of its size, offers an unrestricted range of motion, and then snaps back in place. Spandex is also breathable, wicks moisture, and dries quickly. Now you know why it’s a staple in form fitting exercise clothes.

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TENCEL 8 of 10
TENCEL 8 of 10

Despite my less than optimistic expectations, I stumbled upon what I needed in an unexpected material: Tencel, a fiber made from cellulose found in wood pulp. Created by Austrian textile giant Lenzing, Tencel is actually a branded version of a similar fiber, lyocell.

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The Forbes Fab 40
The Forbes Fab 40

The Forbes Fab 40 determines the value of the top brands in sports by quantifying the amount by which the name contributes to the value of the athlete, business, event or team. Business brand values are the amount the enterprise value of the sports business exceeds the average enterprise value of comparable businesses.

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