Sportswear

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sportswear

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the key fabric technologies?Moisture-wicking, breathability, insulation, stretchability, compression, UV protection, antimicrobial properties
2. What is the cultural impact?Significant influence on casual fashion (athleisure), brand recognition, and lifestyle trends globally
3. Why do sportswear clothes have special fabrics?The fabrics are chosen to breathe, pull sweat away, keep you warm, or stay waterproof. This helps you feel cool, dry, and ready for long games.
4. How does sportswear help athletes in different sports?For running, the clothes wick sweat and keep the body at the right temperature. Swimmers wear suits that reduce drag, and gymnasts wear stretchy leotards that let them bend and twist freely.

Hydrodynamic Drag: The resistance force experienced by an object moving through water.
Neoprene: A synthetic rubber material commonly used in wetsuits for insulation and flexibility.
Athleisure: A fashion trend characterized by athletic apparel worn as everyday casual wear, blending comfort and style.
Moisture-Wicking: Fabric technology designed to draw perspiration away from the skin to the outer surface for rapid evaporation.