Initially, the leotard was a knitted material that somehow resembled tights. Even 100 years ago, such a thing was put on not as a heater in the cold, but for sports. You might meet a circus performer or ballet dancer dressed in knitted fabric that imitated a naked body.
What is a leotard?
It is not difficult to guess that the name of this thing comes from the word “knitted”. Such a fabric was a knitted fabric, the manufacturing technology of which was invented in the 3rd – 1st centuries. BC e.
Tights, as a rule, look like a one-piece suit resembling a jumpsuit. Sometimes it is made in the form of tight pants that fit snugly to the body. Tights were preferred by men, but now you can find clothes from knitted fabric for women.
So what is a leotard? This is clothing that stretches and fits the body, does not constrain movements and emphasizes all forms. And all thanks to the material from which it is made. As a basis, they can take paper knitted fabric (if clothes will be worn in the building), thick wool (to create things that are designed to be worn in the cold season).
Where to wear
Men's leotard is a unique thing that is suitable for people leading an active lifestyle. Even now, clothes for athletes are made, but synthetic material (durable, dense and colorful) is taken as the basis.
Tights can be of several types.
- Men's pants. Represent tights or underpants which put on under trousers. They help keep you warm. They are made in the form of sports training in which you can engage in vigorous activity without any discomfort.
- The fitting suit. Often made in the form of overalls, which has buttons or rivets on the back. It also helps to keep warm, and for many men it serves as excellent pajamas.
- Women's trousers. Protect from hypothermia, allow you to wear long dresses and skirts in the winter season.
- Women's pants. Ideal for sports. They can be worn as homewear and pajamas. They also serve as protection against the cold.
It is interesting
It should be able to distinguish knitwear from fabric. The first material is made by knitting from one thread, the second is obtained by interweaving two threads - lobar and transverse.
Most often, the knit tightly fits the body, sometimes it has a loose cut.
Knitted weave allows you to make elastic fabric - durable and durable. Most often, this material is used for sewing men's trousers, children's clothing and heavy women's skirts. But it all depends on the thread from which the knitwear will be woven.