Initially, the leotard was a knitted material that was somewhat reminiscent of tights. Even 100 years ago, such a thing was worn not as a heater in the cold, but for sports. You might meet a circus performer or ballet dancer dressed in a knitted fabric that imitated a naked body.
What is a tights?
It's not hard 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 back in the 3rd-1st centuries. BC e.
Leotards usually look like a one-piece suit, reminiscent of a jumpsuit. Sometimes it is made in the form of tight pants that fit snugly to the body. Leotards were preferred by men, but now you can find clothes made of knitted fabric for women.
So what is a tights? These are clothes that stretch and fit the body, do not restrict movement and emphasize all forms. And all thanks to the material from which it is made. As a basis, they can take paper knitted fabric (if the 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 tights are a unique item that is suitable for people leading an active lifestyle. Even now, clothing is made for athletes, but synthetic material is taken as the basis (durable, dense and colorful).
Tights come in several varieties.
- Men's pants. They are tights or underpants that are worn under trousers. They help keep you warm. Made in the form of sports sweatpants, in which you can engage in vigorous activity without feeling discomfort.
- Tight suit. It is often made in the form of a jumpsuit that has buttons or rivets on the back. It also helps keep you warm and makes a great pajama for many men.
- Women's pantaloons. 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.
This is interesting
It is worth being able to distinguish knitwear from fabric. The first material is made by knitting from a single thread, the second is obtained by interlacing two threads - the longitudinal and transverse.
Most often knitted tightly fits the body, sometimes has a loose fit.
Knitted weave allows you to make elastic fabric - durable and strong. Most often thisthe 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.
