Athletic Wear Sizing and Fit: Size Charts, Inseams and Stretch
Sizes differ between brands and cuts. Here is how to read a size chart, measure yourself and check stretch before you order.
Author: Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield managed a sportswear store in Ohio for eleven years and fitted hundreds of customers for training clothes. Dana has seen shorts bought a size too small because of one size chart, shirts ruined by fabric softener, tights that rolled down at the first squat and sale prices that were not sale prices. Dana writes Training Wear Guide to help shoppers read fabric labels, size charts and return policies before paying.
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Compression Wear: Fit, Fabric and When Tight Is Too Tight
Compression garments should feel snug, not painful. Here is how to judge fit, fabric weight and use before you buy a set.