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Washing Instructions for a Long Lasting Gymnastics Leotard
February 16th, 2011 | 
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Time after time I have seen my gymnasts come into our gymnastics academy wearing a brand new leotard. There is just one problem, it doesn’t look like a new gymnastics leotard. I see many new leotards that are super faded, have rhinestones missing and colors that bled together. This is very disappointing when a parent spends their hard earned money on a new gymnastics leotard and it gets ruined after one wash. To ensure sure this doesn’t happen to you and your new gymnastics leotard you need to follow the washing instructions on the tag. One problem is many gymnast say the tag is itchy so their parents cut it out. This means mom and dad no longer have the washing instructions and this usually leads to a disaster leotard. If this happens you should follow theses washing guidelines….
- Make sure you wash it with a very mild liquid detergent. Usually Woolite or baby detergent (baby magic, dreft, baby all) work the best.
- Always was the gymnastics leotard in cold water. Using hot water will make the colors bleed more
- It is always best to wash gymnastics leos by hand. If you decided not to wash them by hand you need to wash them in a gentle cycle with like items. This will eliminate pulls, snags, and bleeding from other clothes.
- Turn your gymnastics leotard inside out when you wash it. This will help the special finish on your leo to last much longer.
- When it comes to drying a gymnastics leotard it always best to hang dry it. If needed you can throw the gymnastics leo in the dryer for a bit on super low heat.
Follow these instructions and you will have a gymnastics leotard that will not lose its color or shine and will look brand new all the time.
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How to find Cheap and Discounted Gymnastics Leotards
Many parents hesitate when it comes to buying a new girls gymnastics leotard on a regular basis. Young children grow like weeds and parents are worried they will spend an unnecessary amount of money for a gymnastics leotard that their gymnast will grow out of the next week. This is why many parents shop for cheap leotards or discount leotards.
As long as you don’t mind buying a used leo then you have many choices when it comes to finding cheap gymnastics leotards. eBay is always a great place to get discount leotards. eBay sells both new and used gymnastics leos, but the used ones are usually cheaper. You can sometimes buy a used gymnastics leotard on eBay for as little as a few dollars! Another great place to buy leos at a discount price is at resale shops or Goodwill. They will almost always be used, but they are priced very cheap. Just wash them well and you’re set. I see a lot of cheap gymnastics leotards at garage sales. This may be hard to find but if you like to go to garage sales just keep your eye out for them. Check your local gym to see if they have a corkboard; if so, see if they will let you post a “wanted” add on it. If they do, make sure you explain exactly what you’re looking for, include the size and a contact number. Check out Amazon, they usually have good deals on new and used girls gymnastics leotards. Craigslist is another great place to look. Type in the search, “gymnastics leotard” usually you will get a few adds that will show up. Check them out and see if they are what you are looking for. If not, put a wanted add up on Craigslist. This will surly help you find cheap leotards for sale.
These are all great ways to find cheap leotards or discounted leotards. There is no sense spending a ton of money on something your child will grow out of in a few months. You can also run a Google search by typing something along the lines of: cheap leotards for sale or discount leotards for sale. You may find good sales on a new leo at a gymnastics leotard store. Good luck!
How to Select the Perfect Gymnastics Leotard!
Gymnastics leotards are so cute theses days compared to when I was a gymnast. Back then (only 10 years ago) there was one main style and all were solid colors, yuck! How boring is this?
Today’s gymnastics leotards are a totally different story. There is such a wide selection: sparkles, studs, rhinestones, shimmers, glitter, cutouts, crisscross, velour, lycra, high cut, low cut, embroidery, flowers, hearts, flames, razor back, metallic, long sleeved, three quarter sleeved, sleeveless, etc. Variety is the keyword for gymnastic leotards of the twenty-first century!
It is very hard to pick out the perfect leotard because of the great variety but variety is what makes it so much fun! Here are a few tips that will help you and your gymnast pick out the perfect gymnastics leotard specifically for her.
• MATERIAL- Make sure you select a material that your gymnast like the feel of, especially if they have sensitive skin. Many of my gymnasts are picky and if they select the wrong material they tend not to wear it because it is, “too itchy.”
• CUT- This is usually all about your gymnast preference, do they like high cut or lower cut styles around their legs?
• SLEEVE STYLE-Do they like sleeveless, three quarter sleeves, or long sleeves. Many people choose sleeveless because it much cooler when working out and doing gymnastics.
• CUTOUTS- These are cute, little holes that are cut out on the sides or in the back of a leotard. You and your gymnast have to decide if this is appropriate for her and if she would be comfortable in it.
• STRAPS- There is many different strap types. Gymnastics leotards now have spaghetti straps, crisscrossed, racer back, etc. Make sure you select one that is comfortable for your gymnast. If she wears a bra please select one that doesn’t show her straps or any part of her bra; this is extremely tacky.
• COLOR and DESIGN- First you must decide what style, cut, material, and straps, you want. Now comes the fun part! It is now time to select the color and design that you have been longing for!
GOOD LUCK PICKING YOUR PERFECT NEW GYMNASTICS LEOTARD!
Competition Gymnastics Leotards VS. Gymnastics Workout Leotards
One of the things a gymnast needs for gymnastics is a leotard; but not just any leotard, they needs to be a girls gymnastics leotards. Girls gymnastics leotards are much different then dance leotards. Gymnastics leotards are tight around the thighs which reduces wedgies. Dance leos are loose around the legs and are cut much higher which is not suitable for gymnastics.
Leotards for gymnastics have come a long way. Back in the day they were extremely plain and not very colorful; now days they are super cute. They come in all different colors, styles, patterns, materials, and designs.
There are two different types of gymnastics leos: workout and competition. A workout leotard is used only at gymnastics practice. They can consist of any color, cut, or style. Workout leotards are picked out and chosen by the gymnast based on their personal preference. Competition leotards are only used at gymnastics meets or gymnastics competitions. A Competition gymnastics leotard consists of the gymnast’s team colors and is more professional looking. They cannot contain holes in the back (cutouts), have crisscrossed straps, or be high cut. They have to have at least two inch straps but are usually long sleeved. A Competition gymnastics leotard is usually decided on by the gym owner, coaches, or the whole team.
When picking out competition leotards you must keep in mind to pick something that bra straps won’t hang out of. At gymnastics meets the gymnast can get a deduction if their straps (or any undergarments) are showing.