Everything You Need to Know About Competition Leotards from Destira
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Your athletes work hard all year long for competition season. They spend hours upon hours in the gym conditioning, working drills, mastering skills, and perfecting routines. They deserve to be outfitted in the best, most comfortable yet stand-out competition leotards around.
We know that there are many suppliers that make long-sleeved leotards for girls. We are here to answer any questions you may have about Destira Teamwear - from price to timelines to why we are the best fit for you.
What are the benefits of Destira’s Perfect Fit leotards?
- Form-Fitting Design: our competition leotards are designed to fit closely to the body, which allows judges to see an athlete's body position and movements clearly.
- Freedom of Movement: our leotards are made from stretchy, form-fitting materials that allow for freedom of movement. This is important for your athletes as it doesn’t inhibit twisting, turning, stretching, etc.
- Comfortable and Breathable: our competition leotards are designed to be comfortable and breathable, with moisture-wicking fabrics that keep the gymnast cool and dry during their routines. By limiting distractions or discomforts during competition, your gymnast will stay focused on their routine, not their leotard.
- Unique for YOU: our competition designs are aesthetically pleasing and feel like you; whether it's bright colors, bold patterns, or sparkle, our leotards will help your gymnasts stand out from their competitions and make a strong visual impact on the judges.
- Confidence Boosting: Wearing a competition leotard that fits well and looks great can be a confidence booster for gymnasts. Let your athletes walk out on the floor feeling as good as they do in their Destira practice wear. When your girls feel comfortable and confident in their leotards, they’ll be more likely to perform their best too.
How much do long-sleeved leotards cost?
- We know that competition leotards can cost a pretty penny. We work with you within your budget to provide you with high-quality leotards at the price you want. On average, our long sleeve leotards will cost between $150 - $250. Factors such as design intricacy, crystal embellishments, and quantity ordered are considered when pricing your Destira Teamwear.
- Leotard costs are all-inclusive, and include an initial presentation of 3 designs, plus 3 rounds of revisions. At four edits and greater, Destira will invoice a design fee per change.
How does the design process work with Destira?
- Our discovery process for each project is interactive and fun. We will ask you questions until we understand your likes and dislikes, and then our designers do the heavy lifting. We love it when our customers send us inspiration.
- We’ll pick and choose from a library of designs and customize it your way, OR, design from scratch. You get to choose fabric color, crystal color, coverage, and placement, as well as sleeve length. We want your leotard to be truly unique and represent you and your athletes.
What type of fabric and crystals does Destira use for long-sleeve leotards?
- For the highest level of comfort, durability, and vivid colors, Destira recommends our matte lycra. This is our most resilient, stretchy, buttery soft material and it doesn’t crack, fade, or peel with wear.
- For the highest level of sparkle, a compression fit, and shine, we suggest a mystique hologram fabric. With proper care and washing of this delicate fabric, you will see color hold and shine last.
- Destira chooses high-quality, reliable base goods that can withstand washing cycles and maintain their fit during competition.
- Destira uses high-quality crystals that sparkle and shine and simultaneously can withstand the wear and tear of competitive gymnastics. Crystals come in 2 - 5 mm sizes. For Competition wear, we recommend sizes 3 - 5 mm for extra sparkle and impact
Why do we suggest a 3/4 sleeve length for competition leotards?
- Our designers recommend a 3/4 sleeve that stops roughly midway between the elbow and the wrist.
- The 3/4 sleeves are visually flattering as they draw the eye upward and closer to the waist.
- 3/4 length sleeves are practical for wear with grips; it decreases wear and tear of material at the wrists and collects less chalk under wristbands.
- The 3/4 sleeves look more cohesive in a group as athletes have different length arms and a full-length sleeve doesn’t always hit the wrist.
Why do we only offer one silhouette?
- Destira is focused on comfort, perfect fit, and price. Destira teamwear is made from buttery soft material that fits snug, but not too tight. Elastic is used to hug the leg openings so it stays in place, but doesn’t dig in. Our perfect fit long-sleeved leotard doesn’t bunch, gap, or stretch out. It’s made to fit like a second skin so your athletes feel as comfortable on the competition floor as they do in practice.
- In addition, Destira's silhouette meets the requirements of appropriate attire through the lens of USA Gymnastics and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). Backless leotards, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, and low back (more than 2” below a shoulder blade) can constitute a 0.20 deduction.
- Bra straps and undergarments can easily be worn under our long-sleeved leotards as well.
Can we coordinate tank competition leotards with our long-sleeved competition leotards?
- Absolutely! We are happy to work with you to create coordinating leotards for all of your team members - from level 1s to level 10s!
- About a third of our clients who design and order long-sleeved leotards have also designed a coordinating tank leotard.
- Another popular option is designing a tank workout leotard (with a little more sparkle) for practices to celebrate the accomplishments of their upper-level athletes.
