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The Science of Fit

Posted on 14. Feb, 2009 by Bob Wilson in Gymnastics Wear

The science of fitting gymnastics wear and dancewear can be broken down into three factors:

1. The measurement.
2. How the pattern is crafted.
3. The material and its characteristics.

Here at MotionWear, we have complete control over the measurements and the patterns, and are very hands-on with fabric suppliers.

We speak with our fabric vendors regularly, making sure they know that we have specific requirements for our fabric. We’ll tell a mill “Yes, we’ll buy from you, but the fabric has to meet these parameters.” We also test and inspect every piece of fabric on special machines, checking all of it’s characteristics. If it’s not right, we reject the fabric. It’s as simple as that.

I don’t want to give away all of our secrets, but another reason why our gymnastics wear and dancewear fit is so perfect is because we understand the difference between the needs of a dancer versus the needs of a gymnast. We know how different sports and different types of dance can call for a different form or movement and how that needs to be reflected in the material and the pattern itself.

We provide superior fit in order to give athletes and competitors the performance they need in the areas that they need it. And that’s the science of MotionWear’s gymnastics wear and dancewear fit.

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