Performance Apparel Shorts and Pants

UnderArmor, Dri-Fit, and Other Performance Apparel Shorts and Pants

Today, much of the compression shorts, loose fitting shorts and athletic pants are made with performance apparel technology. Underarmor produces moisture-management shorts and leggings under the name “Heat Gear”, “Cold Gear”, “Loose Gear” and “Turf Gear”. While most of the Under Armour clothing is designed to keep you dry under hot environments, under armor cold gear keeps your body warm in chilly climates while removing moisture away from your body.

Performance Apparel Shorts

There are generally two different types of shorts when it comes to performance apparel. Compression shorts and loose fitting shorts. Under Armour men’s compression shorts come in a variety of colors, from black, royal blue, red, and more. Dri-fit compression shorts made by Nike are designed with the same sweat wicking features. Compared to cotton compression shorts, the moisture-wicking microfiber compression shorts are more comfortable and cooler after a long and hard workout. There are both men and women’s compression shorts made with wicking materials available from a variety of companies.

Loose fitting shorts (such as the Under Armor “LooseGear” shorts) are superior to cotton shorts because of their sweat wicking capabilities.

Pants and Leggings

Under Armor pants, Nike Dri Fit pants, and Goretex pants fit in under this category. The form-fitting leggings from under armor can be worn alone (as in the case of running) or underneath regular pants to keep you warm (such as the Cold Gear leggings). Loose fitting pants are also available, such as the underamour Wet Gear pants, Nike Dri-Fit Breeze pants, and underarmour’s Cold Gear MircoFleece pants, designed for outdoor training.