Tag: activewear
How to Grade Compression Loss in Used Sports Bras: The Stretch-Back and Cup-Shape Test
A sports bra can look spotless and still fail. Here is the stretch-back and cup-shape test that finds lost compression and sets the tier before a buyer does.
How to Grade Pilling and Sheer Wear on Used Leggings: The Stretch and Light Test
Pilling is cosmetic. Seat sheerness and tired elastic are not. Here is the light test and stretch test that set the tier on used leggings before a buyer does.
Grade Faded Spandex Blend Clothing: Spandex Degradation vs. Color Loss on Lycra Blends
A washed-out leggings color and a dead waistband look similar. Here's how to grade faded spandex blends without confusing cosmetic fade for elastic failure.
Vintage Activewear Grading: Elastic Recovery, Mesh Integrity, and the Sweat-Stain Standard
Elastic that won't snap back, mesh that yellowed, sweat that wakes up warm. Here is how to grade vintage activewear for resale, with tests photos can't show.
Elastic Degradation: How to Grade Waistbands, Cuffs, and Necklines Before They Fail
A dead waistband photographs identically to a functional one — until the buyer wears it once and files a return. Here's how to test and grade it first.