Thin shiny spandex
posted 3 weeks ago
Why is it that all the new shiny spandex attire is very thin see-through material? Brands like amorosy and leohex are cheap knock offs of early shiny spandex. I'm thankful that it even exists, but I long for the days that thicker material is used for leggings, unitards, leotards etc. If you were alive in the 80's you probably know what I am talking about. Is it price, environmentality, lack of demand? Who remembers brands like Flexatard, The Body Co, Rainbeau, or even Danskin. These fabrics were completely opaque, far more durable, and even more shiny and slippery. What is going on with today's spandex?
posted 3 weeks ago
posted by: BriannaSatinWhy is it that all the new shiny spandex attire is very thin see-through material? Brands like amorosy and leohex are cheap knock offs of early shiny spandex. I'm thankful that it even exists, but I long for the days that thicker material is used for leggings, unitards, leotards etc. If you were alive in the 80's you probably know what I am talking about. Is it price, environmentality, lack of demand? Who remembers brands like Flexatard, The Body Co, Rainbeau, or even Danskin. These fabrics were completely opaque, far more durable, and even more shiny and slippery. What is going on with today's spandex?
posted 3 weeks ago
posted by: BriannaSatinWhy is it that all the new shiny spandex attire is very thin see-through material? Brands like amorosy and leohex are cheap knock offs of early shiny spandex. I'm thankful that it even exists, but I long for the days that thicker material is used for leggings, unitards, leotards etc. If you were alive in the 80's you probably know what I am talking about. Is it price, environmentality, lack of demand? Who remembers brands like Flexatard, The Body Co, Rainbeau, or even Danskin. These fabrics were completely opaque, far more durable, and even more shiny and slippery. What is going on with today's spandex?
posted 3 weeks ago
posted 3 weeks ago
Yeah I really miss Insport you could buy them in all colors for like $22 brand new. Shiny nylon and hot AF
posted 3 weeks ago
posted by: Calibulge93If I had to venture a guess, it was probably costly to make and was phased out of production when cheaper fabrics that were as durable and stretchy came on the market. That's why everything is polyester now instead of the heavenly nylon/spandex blend of yesteryear.posted by: BriannaSatinWhy is it that all the new shiny spandex attire is very thin see-through material? Brands like amorosy and leohex are cheap knock offs of early shiny spandex. I'm thankful that it even exists, but I long for the days that thicker material is used for leggings, unitards, leotards etc. If you were alive in the 80's you probably know what I am talking about. Is it price, environmentality, lack of demand? Who remembers brands like Flexatard, The Body Co, Rainbeau, or even Danskin. These fabrics were completely opaque, far more durable, and even more shiny and slippery. What is going on with today's spandex?
posted 3 weeks ago
I think you made the point perfectly yourself. I wasn't around back then and maybe I'm wrong, but just from what I've seen and read, the spandex gear back then was made by serious sportswear companies like Nike and Adidas, and dancewear companies like you mentioned. It seems like all the shiny spandex you're talking about is made by fashion wear companies these days, so it's not up to the same standard. Plus there's the whole "fast fashion" thing that's going on now, which is that you buy cheap Chinese made clothing, especially from places like Amazon, Aliexpress and Temu, and you wear it a bit and throw it away and get something else. There's no expectation that it's going to be durable and long lasting, and it's not made for that.
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