The ultimate tights guide
Buying training tights can seem like a challenge when you start looking at all the variations on the market. How do you know which type of fabric, shape, functions and size are the best fit? However, it doesn't have to be as difficult as you might think. In this guide, we will go over everything you need to know for your next tights purchase. Sizes, fabric, type of training, features. Everything you ever had to wonder about to make it easier for you to find your ultimate tights.
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Fabric and production techniques
Seamless training tights
Seamless, or seamless garments , are garments that are (mostly) produced by a circular knitting machine and are therefore knitted as a tube to avoid seams in the garment. This results in soft and comfortable garments that provide good freedom of movement and feel light on the body. We have a large selection of seamless garments with different properties for you to choose from.
Tights with stitching
In our tights, which are not made with seamless construction, we use high-quality fabric that is sewn together with stitches designed for both function and aesthetics. Essential Tights are a good alternative if you want tights with seams. This has good compression, is high in the waist and has an elastic fabric with high density.
Warp knit
Warp knit seamless is a technique within seamless production that results in highly elastic, breathable and durable garments. The technology binds the yarn strongly together with parallel loops that are tied together in a zigzag pattern. Several of our garments are produced with this technology, including Agility Tights and Stamina Tights .
Weft knit
Weft knit is another production technique that differs from warp knit in that it is knitted from left to right in rows instead of the warp's vertical knitting that goes up and down the garment. The advantage of weft technology is that it creates garments that are stretchy and comfortable, but also insulate well and retain warmth in cold environments. Most seamless garments are made with this technology.
Tights in wool
Our Wool Knit Leggings are made from merino wool and are super soft, antistatic and moisture wicking. These leggings insulate well against the cold and are suitable both for a run in the winter cold and for relaxing at home.
Activities
Tights for running
To choose the best tights for running, there are several things you should think about. Among other things. do you want tights that promote the running movement, that do not slide down during the run and that suit the temperature you will be running in. Most running tights are sewn (i.e. not seamless) to support the typical running movement, but if you want a versatile tights that provide good movement in all directions, a seamless tights with a strong waistband that sits well on the body can also be a good alternative. Techna Tights and Ella Tights are two of our best seamed running tights. If you want to run in the cold, our soft Softy tights can also be a great candidate.
Tights for strength training
The best tights for strength training are tights that have a good hold, do not become transparent easily and that provide good freedom of movement. Also make sure that the tights are high in the waist and fit well so that they don't slide down during training. Tights such as Vortex Tights 2 and Elevate Vortex 2 tights are suitable for this type of training.
Tights and trousers for hiking and climbing
If you are looking for training tights for hiking and climbing, it is wise to make sure you have tights that are durable and flexible. In addition, it is wise to make sure that it fits well and does not slide down during the journey. If you are going on a trip, it may be wise to adapt to the weather, so please choose trousers or tights that provide extra warmth, such as our Everest Thermal Pants or Light Thermal Leggings .
Tights for yoga
The best yoga pants are preferably trousers or tights in soft and stretchy fabric that provide good freedom of movement. You can choose classic yoga pants with flared legs or tighter, but soft tights such as our Softy Leggings .
Tights for everyday use
We are big supporters of using tights for everyday use as well. For everyday use, you have slightly different needs than for intense strength training. Among other things. you might want to make sure you have tights that are extra flattering, have a cool design and are comfortable to wear for long periods at a time. For everyday use, we suggest e.g. the popular alternatives Ribbed Flare Pants , Yoga Flared Pants and Softy Leggings .
