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24 IMAGES DECEMBER 2016
GYM, FITNESS & PERFORMANCEWEAR PF
Ready to perform
New figures from the latest Sport England’s Active People Survey show that 15.83 million people over the age
of 16 in England played sport in the 12 months leading up to April 2016, an increase of 340,000 on the previous
year. The report also notes that an incredible one million more people are running compared to ten years ago.
We’ve gathered together the latest performancewear to help you tap into this fast growing market
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1. SF’s Unisex Drop Shoulder Slogan Top (SF514) is
an oversized top that offers a decoration area across
the shoulders measuring an impressive 78 to 88 cm.
For legs there is the new Women’s Reversible Work-
Out Leggings (SK424), which has a solid black on one
side and an abstract print on the other, and features
flatlock panel seams and a hidden coin-pocket in the
waistband. SF also offers its Ladies Microfleece Jacket
(SK028) and the Men’s Microfleece Jacket (SF028),
both made from a 200 gsm polyester microfleece.
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2. Chadwick Textiles reports that one of its best-
sellers is the Women’s Power-Stretch Legging (799).
It is made from a 240 gsm, high density, technical,
polyester/nylon/Spandex fabric, and the brand says
“this great fitting garment competes with similar
specialist branded garments at twice the price.” It
has contoured, flatlock seams and offers moisture
control along with thermal balance. Chadwick Textiles
also offers a range of base layer and technical T-shirt
products, and notes that its lightweight, warm 1/4 Zip
Pro MidLayer (812) is “fast becoming a must-have
garment for your locker”.
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3. No matter what adventure is planned, the new
Quadra Submerge 25 Litre Waterproof Backpack
(QX625) will be tough enough to see it through to the
end. This eye-catching bag has an on-trend roll-top
and is made from waterproof, tough, PVC tarpaulin
and features a dual-sided EasyPanel for decoration,
compression straps, enhanced visibility reflective
accents, external mesh pocket, padded mesh shoulder
straps and an ergonomic, breathable, padded, mesh
back panel. It is available in black/black or yellow/black.
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4. Russell says its Authentic Hooded Sweat (265M/F),
along with the Authentic Zipped Hooded Sweat
(266M/F), is a great choice for fitness and training in
the winter thanks to its double layer hood, headphone
access and choice of 10 colours. The brand advises
that its Authentic Sweats combine a soft touch feel,
contemporary cut and excellent printability, as well
as having a three-layer construction for comfort and
performance. Also highlighted by the brand are the
Sweat Pants (750M) and the Sport Shell 5000 Jacket
(520M/F), which has been engineered for high activity.
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5. Gazelle Sports’s Running Tops, available in men’s
and women’s styles, are made from 100% polyester
and feature CoolDry technology to keep wearers
cool and comfortable. The tops have crew necks,
raglan sleeves and flatlock stitching on the seams to
prevent rubbing. The men’s style has been generously
cut for comfort, while the women’s top has shaped
lady-fit styling with a slightly longer back. Both styles
have mesh side panels for extra breathability and are
available in seven colours.
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