Fabric Flexibility and Fit
The Best Fabrics for Women’s Pickleball Clothing
The last thing you want to be worried about when playing pickleball is your clothing. The right fabric and fit assist your game by keeping you dry, comfy, and focused. We want you to move freely and feel great every step of the way.
Pickleball Apparel Clothing Qualities to Consider
When shopping for that perfect pickleball outfit, it's about more than just how it fits or feels—it's about how the fabric works with your body, sweat, and movement. You deserve athletic wear that moves with you and keeps you feeling confident and comfortable on the court.
Here are a few key qualities to keep in mind as you choose the best pickleball outfits to help you perform at your best and feel fabulous doing it:
Fit
When trying on clothing, we women often use expressions about what is wrong with our bodies. "I'm too short." "My thighs touch." Let's flip the script: We are not flawed, the cut and fit of the clothes don't fit us! Look for brands celebrating our bodies and styles at any age and shape.
The athletic fashion industry focuses on youth-centric designs and images. Hooking us in our twenties means that these brands can count on us to continue as customers as we age. But the fit and designs of these brands (think crop tops and short-shorts) may not always be to our advantage. Take a moment to consider if what you are buying is because it looks good on you.
Consider abandoning yoga pants and t-shirts on the pickleball court and swapping the out for clothing that will ensure you can express yourself confidently while performing your best. Look for outfits that accentuate your positive features. Focus on necklines and bright colors that celebrate your individuality, and cuts that cover what you want and show off your best assets.
Cute! But may be made for a 20 year olds comfort and style.
The Saltie Rose V-Neck Tunic is a particularly flattering cut that both provides coverage and accentuates your neckline and frame.
The Saltie Rose Racerback Tunic provides great coverage when bent over in the kitchen and over your sports bra in the back.
Lessons in Material
Fabric
Polyester is a popular choice for activewear. It's durable, wrinkle-resistant, and fade-resistant, making it an excellent investment for clothing that will last and perform at its best, no matter how intense your game gets. With the right fabrics, you can step onto the court feeling empowered, confident, and ready to take on anything!
Four-Way Stretch
One of the reasons yoga clothing is popular on the pickleball court is the comfort and support that the 4-way stretch fabric offers. Spandex woven with polyester gives the fabric more elasticity and transforms polyester from 2-way to 4-way, allowing for a full range of motion. The other advantage is compression. Form-fitting and flexible outfits boost our confidence and performance. Look for pickleball outfits with a polyester/spandex blend to enhance your range of motion so you can move freely and comfortably on the pickleball court.
Sun Protection
Polyester spandex fabric can offer inherent sun protection without adding chemicals due to its tight weave structure and fiber properties, making it a good choice for blocking damaging sun exposure.
Sustainability
There are many bonuses purchasing high-quality and well-fitting pickleball apparel. When shopping, look for pickleball apparel manufactured with recycled fabric, end-run fabrics, sustainable materials and ethical sourcing.
On or off the pickleball court, Saltie Rose has your back so you can feel empowered to take on whatever challenge comes your way.
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