I work out with leggings and no matter how I stretch them upwards, downwards or to the sides, I always have creases right below both knees.

I’d like an even look leg wide.

Ankles and above the knee are fine though.

My leggins are mid rise. Does this also happen with high rise leggings?

Some leggings cover the feet, does creasing below the knee also happen with these leggings?

  • fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.comEnglish
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    8 days ago

    I would imagine this is twofold: fit and material.

    • For fit, if the leggings are too tapered at the bottom, and you have a defined or larger calf, the legging will attempt to move to the narrower area above the calf. Alternatively, if they are not tapered enough, and they are below the calf normally, but rising up onto it, you need more taper to keep that from happening. Just dont go so tight you cut off blood flow.
    • For material, the amount of spandex plays a big role in fit. Too much, and it will easily stretch around your calf and move, too little and it won’t conform properly. If they are 100% polyester, thickness will play the same role.

    What materials and percentages are they?

    Disclaimer: I do not wear leggings, but I do wear base layers biking and backpacking, and sew, so I have some limited knowledge here.

    • sailordaking@ani.socialOP
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      5 days ago

      leggings are mostly 77% polyester and 23% spandex but there’s a mesh segment behind the knees, mesh is 93% polyester and 7% spandex.

      I don’t know if you’re suggesting I cut the legging and make it thinner right below the knees, but this is a structurally very complicated area, as it combines mesh and regular fabric.

      Have you ever sewn workout synthetic fabrics? Are you happy with the result?