Gymnastics attire Leotard

1 gymnastics attire

1.1 women
1.2 men
1.3 history

gymnastics attire
women

erika fasana wearing leotard, 2010

for females, standard gymnastic competition uniform leotard. traditionally, competition leotards have had long sleeves; however, half-length sleeved , sleeveless garments permitted under code of points , have been worn teams @ world gymnastics championships , other major events. practice leotards , worn in podium training sessions sleeveless.

leotards may not ride high on hip or cut low; in rare instances, gymnasts , teams have been penalized score deductions attire.

in 1970s leotards typically made polyester , related fabrics. since 1980s, however, have been made lycra or spandex. since 1990s, leotards have become more elaborate , have employed variety of textiles, including velvet, velour, mesh, metallic fabrics, foils , iridescent hologram fabric. can decorated rhinestones, , metallic jewels heat-set onto garments , not fall or wash off.

leotards cannot cut above hip height or cut past shoulder blades, or front. leotard see-through against rules. usage of white tights not standard.

men

a male gymnastics uniform

for competitions, male gymnasts wear 2 layers of clothing. first, singlet (or comp shirt, short competition shirt) sleeveless leotard. floor , vault, gymnasts wear pair of short shorts on singlet. other events, wear pair of long pants, attached bottom of feet stirrups.

men s uniforms less ornate of female counterparts , matte-colored, while women s uniforms employ metallic or iridescent fabrics. singlets employ 1 or more of national team colors, there no restrictions on design. shorts , pants solid color, white, blue, red or black.

history

olympic gymnastics team leotards have dramatically changed first memorable designs. on time, emphasis on leotards intended has changed. originally, intent cover of woman’s body possible, while today, leotards must breathe, improve aerodynamics , seamlessly re-shape female athletes bend, twist , contort way through increasingly difficult routines.