There was recently a question involving leotards with led to this question.
What other types of leotards are there, I thought that these were like the only type?
Which leads me to quote some sources, keep in mind this is not my words but I will put them in quotes with the source close to them with pictures providing examples
http://gymnastics-leotards.com/types-of-leotard/
The are many types of leotards out there. But they generally fit into one of the three main groups which are generally:
Casual – worn casually by anyone sometime as a base layer during cold weather
Dance – worn by dancers for rehearsals or performance
Gymnastics – worn by gymnasts for practice or competitions"
http://allgymnasts.com/your-ultimate-gymnastics-leotard-buying-guide/
3. Sleeve Types
When it comes to gymnastics leotards, there are basically three types of leo sleeves; tank (sleeveless), three-quarter length, and long sleeve. Below, we will go over the different pros and cons of each sleeve type.
Sleeveless Leo Pros and Cons
Allow sweat to escape
Doesn’t keep a gymnast warm in cold weather
Usually not preferred for competitions
Three-Quarter Length Sleeve Leos
Great for cold weather
Provides benefits of both long sleeve and short sleeve leotards
Can be worn in competitions.
Long Sleeve Leos
Will keep gymnasts warm in cold weather
Some gymnasts find them very uncomfortable.
4. Leotard Style Backs
When it comes to choosing a gymnast leotard back, you have a ton of options to choose from as well. The most popular leo backs include:
Racer
Tank
Cami straps
Key-hole
Wide open
5. Leotard Fabric Choices
Metallic Fabric
Lycra Fabric
Nylon/Spandex Fabric
Velvet or Velour Fabric
That is basically it, I was kind of curious to see myself what kinds of styles and options there were and again special thanks for the all the quoted text from http://allgymnasts.com and http://gymnastics-leotards.com
I hope you thought it was at least as slightly interesting as I did.
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