Ponte wear is meant for work outs only– this is a myth that needs busting, and quick because if you’re not wearing ponte garments thinking they only belong in the gym, you’re missing out on the biggest trend of the season. In the last couple of years, and even today, ponte garments have been spotted on the runway, and for good reason. Ponte and similar knits define the “sports chic”, “sports luxe” and “athliesure” trend. What is ponte and why is it fashionable?
Ponte is a stretch knitwear fabric constructed from Rayon, Polyester and knitting spandex yarn.
While the Rayon and Polyester yarns add definition and structure to the fabric, what makes ponte just enough stretchable to give you the comfort a stiff fabric made of those two can’t offer, is the Knitting Spandex Yarn. The ponte pants, skirts or even shirts that you wear will give you the freedom to move and appear stylish at the same time– that’s the concept behind “sports chic”, “sports luxe” and “athliesure”. Our lives are fast and mobile. Why should the clothing be any different?
Apart from the blend of the Knitting Spandex Yarn with Rayon and Polyester yarns, it is also the knit that makes ponte fabric maintain its shape (recovery from the stretch when you’ve put on or shed a little weight), the fabric will mould itself to the curves of your body and even act as a tucker in the places where it is required.
Still think ponte is only for workouts?