athleticwear

Workout clothing category

Athleticwear is clothing designed for sports and exercise—shorts, leggings, jerseys, and similar garments made from breathable, flexible fabrics.

The category has expanded as such clothing has become acceptable casual wear: She wore athleticwear to run errands.

Also called activewear or sportswear.

garments

leggings

Form-fitting leg garments

hoodie · joggers · sneakers · tights · singlet · leotard · unitard · bodysuit · skort · windbreaker

comfort

breathable

Permits air passage

cushioned · soft · snug · loose-fitting · moisture-wicking · quick-dry · airy · padded · ergonomic · seamless

performance

compression

Forcing into smaller space

sweatproof · thermal · reflective · supportive · form-fitting · streamlined · high-performance · muscle support

materials

polyester

Synthetic petroleum-based fabric

  • spandexElastic synthetic fiber
  • lycraElastic synthetic fiber
  • nylonSynthetic textile polymer

mesh · neoprene · gore-tex · microfiber · bamboo fiber · merino · elastane · modal · recycled polyester · antimicrobial

sports

running

Swift foot travel

tennis · basketball · soccer · gymnastics · crossfit · pilates · boxing · wrestling · volleyball · skiing

Opposites
formality

athleticwearformal attire

Dressy occasion clothing

formalwear · evening wear · business attire · black tie · dress clothes

activity context

athleticwearworkwear

Garments for employment

office attire · business casual · loungewear · sleepwear · ceremonial garb

material and construction

athleticwearbespoke suits

Individually fitted formal garments

silk gowns

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G