The Difference Between Men's and Women's Sportswear

When you're a young athlete just starting out, something as simple as buying sportswear can be confusing. While we celebrate and encourage equality between men and women in all sports, there are some inherent differences in men's and women's sportswear that need to be considered. In this article, we aim to explore these sportswear differences to help you better understand how and why certain sportswear is designed for men or women.

Everyday clothing is often thought of as defining us as male or female, but active clothing is very different as it is designed to provide a full range of motion based on your body type. The clothes you wear can affect how you perform on the court or playing field. Luckily, we've outlined some common differences between men's and women's activewear.

One of the most notable differences between men's and women's sportswear is the sleeves. Men's sleeves are simple and come in long or short styles. Men's tracksuits must have room to move in order to catch the ball, reach, pass, and more. As a result, a man's sleeves may never fit tightly over his arms. Regardless of shirt size, however, women's sleeves are generally wider, although many women's sleeves are much shorter than men's and have closures for a more comfortable arm fit. The shape of men's sports t-shirts are usually straight up and down, and the shoulder area may have a sloped effect from the collar to the sleeves. Women's sweatshirts are cut narrower to eliminate loose or bunched fabric.

As far as sweatpants are concerned, there are a few major differences between men's and women's pants. Adult males are usually taller than females. In fact, Disabled World: Disability and Health News reports that the average adult American male is about 5 feet 10 inches tall, while the average American adult female is about 5 feet 5 inches tall. For this reason, men's trousers are usually longer than women's trousers and also have a longer inseam.

In addition to being taller than most women, adult men tend to have wider waists, which is different from wider hips. Men's sweatpants typically have a wider waist than women's sweatpants. Plus, many of the pants and shorts you see in stores are fitted, which means they hug the contours of a woman's leg when worn.

Determining the proper size and fit for your activewear may seem tricky, but it's actually simple and straightforward. Measure from the center of the back of the neck, past the point of the shoulder, around the elbow, and down the wrist to determine the proper sleeve size. Then measure the fullest part of the bust to determine bust size. Measure around the narrowest part of your waist, which is usually your waist. Measure at the fullest part of the hip and from the crotch to the bottom of the leg opening for perfect inseam length. Measure your desired shorts length from your waist to determine the right outseam for your body shape.

Now that you understand some of the fundamental differences between men's and women's activewear and how to get them right, you have a competitive edge in choosing the right activewear size for your body. At YOYOUNG, we make it easy for you to outfit your entire team with custom sportswear made from the highest quality fabrics and top moisture-wicking or cooling technologies. If you have any questions about this article or would like more information about our scheduled exercise services, please feel free to contact us for more information.

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