Best Women's Workout Clothing - Forbes |
- Best Women's Workout Clothing - Forbes
- Best Workout Clothes For Men and Women - Forbes
- Tariffs on China goods will hit women shoppers hardest, J.C. Penney argues - CBS News
- Why Women’s Clothing Sizes Aren’t What They Used to Be - The Wall Street Journal
| Best Women's Workout Clothing - Forbes Posted: 19 Jun 2019 10:52 AM PDT [unable to retrieve full-text content]Best Women's Workout Clothing Forbes This story was written in collaboration with Forbes Finds. Forbes Finds covers products we think you'll love. Featured products are independently selected and ...  |
| Best Workout Clothes For Men and Women - Forbes Posted: 21 Jun 2019 08:00 AM PDT  This story was written in collaboration with Forbes Finds. Forbes Finds covers products we think you'll love. Featured products are independently selected and linked to for your convenience. If you buy something using a link on this page, Forbes may receive a small share of that sale. There are so many choices for workout clothing that it can be overwhelming to choose the right piece to wear. Whatever you select, it needs to be comfortable: You certainly don't want to be distracted by your outfit. It also needs to be efficient—whether that means to wick sweat or to keep you warm, cool, or dry. And ideally, it should help you perform better. While it must meet the needs of your specific activity, some products are multitaskers that can handle different pursuits. And some brands specialize in just one sport, while others deliver across many platforms. But your workout gear should also look good. Here are some of the best fitness garments on the market today. Assos Bicycle Shorts Assos Men's Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9 and Women's H.laalalaiShorts AssosIt's pretty simple: Assos has the well-earned reputation for making the world's best cycling shorts. The good news? They just launched an American e-commerce site. The Switzerland-based company created the first Lycra cycling shorts in 1976, and it has been leading the pack ever since. The men's Equipe RS Bib Shorts S9, with its newly engineered insert, bib straps and more, bring breathability and performance to racers and anyone who wants the ultimate in their bike shorts. The women's half shorts feature a high-tech chamois pad with 8 millimeters of memory foam, shaped for the female body. Ultra-minimal leg grippers and a subtle, universal cut makes these shorts work perfectly for all types of riding. Icebreaker Wool-Blend Top Icebreaker Cool-Lite Short-Sleeved Crewes IcebreakerI love merino wool, in all seasons, for any activity. Icebreaker's Cool-Lite fabric is a silky-soft blend of merino, Tencel and nylon for faster wicking and comfort in warm-to-hot conditions. The women's Cool-Lite Amplify Short Sleeve Low Crewe and the men's Cool-Lite Sphere Short-Sleeved Crewe are ultra-lightweight and great for hiking, running, training, or anytime you want to stay cool and dry when you're warm. Smartwool Merino-Lined Shorts Smartwool Merino Sport Lined Shorts SmartwoolDon't stop with merino on your top. Keep the softness, wicking, and stink-free properties next to your skin with Smartwool's merino-and-polyester mesh-lined shorts. The outer fabric is a lightweight, quick-dry, stretch-woven polyester and elastane mix for ease of movement. Great for running and gym workouts, the men's Merino Sport Lined 8-inch Shorts have a DWR finish, two hand pockets and a zippered back pocket. The women's Merino Sport Lined Shorts has a 3-inch inseam, draw-cord-adjustable waist, and pockets at the waistband (drop-in) and back (zippered). Farm to Feet Socks Farm to Feet Max Patch Lightweight Technical 3/4 Crew Socks Farm to FeetFarm to Feet makes great socks for many activities—including daily use. All of the company's products are manufactured in the U.S., with all materials sourced here as well—from the sheep for the merino wool to even the nylon and Lycra. The Lightweight Technical ¾ Crew, a pair of hiking socks (shown above in the Max Patch design, part of the Appalachian Trail series) features targeted cushioning. And like all Farm to Feet socks, it has a seamless, flat-toe closure that reduces bulk and eliminates blister-generating friction for comfortable hiking, running, skiing and walking. The Max Patch is available in zinfandel for women and charcoal for men. Gore Wear H5 Gore-Tex Shakedry Hooded Jacket Gore Wear H5 Gore-Tex Shakedry Hooded Jacket Gore WearYou'll never have to worry about getting caught in the rain with Gore Wear's H5 Gore-Tex Shakedry Hooded Jacket. It's exceptionally lightweight, so you can wear or carry it anywhere. It's waterproof, windproof and extremely breathable—eliminating that clammy feeling waterproof jackets can give you when you're working up a sweat. Made for hiking and running, it's great year-round. Water beads off, won't soak through, and, as the names implies, it can be shaken dry. You won't want to leave home without it. And you won't have to. The men's and women's versions are each form-fitting. Athleta Yoga Pants Athleta Elation 7/8 Tights in Powervita AthletaAthleta's Elation 7/8 Tights are made from a nylon-Lycra Powervita fabric that is buttery soft with gentle compression. It wicks moisture, is breathable and quick drying, has a UPF 50+ rating and, as a bonus, is machine washable and dryable. For comfort there are no side seams, plus it has a small waist pocket for convenience. They are available in many colors and sizes, so you can vary your look if you, too, become a fan. Buff CoolNet UV+ Buff CoolNet UV+ Multifunctional Headwear BuffThis newest generation of Buff headwear is definitely not your skiing neck gaiter. It's super-soft, light, stretchy, and with UPF 50+ protection. It's designed to protect you from the sun's rays so you can play outside longer. Made of a 95% recycled microfiber, it pulls sweat away from your skin to keep you cooler and drier. With 12 ways to wear it, it can protect your head, hair, neck and add some color to your outfit. Use it for sun protection, to cover up against bugs, to hide messy hair, under a bike helmet or even for a tiny bit of extra warmth. Few pieces of outdoor gear are this versatile. It comes in tons of choices of colors and designs—even some basic solids.  |
| Tariffs on China goods will hit women shoppers hardest, J.C. Penney argues - CBS News Posted: 20 Jun 2019 04:06 PM PDT 
Women would feel a "disproportionate impact" from higher tariffs on apparel and other items imported from China if President Donald Trump's proposed new trade levies are imposed. That's an argument J.C. Penney makes in a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "Though surely inadvertent, the disproportionate impact of the proposed List 4 tariffs on women is striking," the company said, referring to the fourth round of proposed tariffs after the Trump administration's levies on three other groups of Chinese imports. Of the 19 items the retailer listed as "priority items" hit by the tariffs, 13 are women's and girl's apparel, according to the letter. Items includes women's sweaters, tank tops, bras and denim. Trending News"JCPenney's core customer simply cannot afford to pay an additional 25 percent tax on apparel, footwear, and household goods," the letter said. J.C. Penney also argued it's not just higher-priced clothes that will hit women hard. Because they're often the primary shoppers in a household, they'll have to pay more for a broader swath of consumer products. "Increasing taxes on boy's shoes, kitchen appliances, sheets and blankets and curtains, and hundreds of other basic clothing items and home goods, will hurt all moms who don't have inexhaustible disposable income. It will force them to make tough choices," the letter said. Seven days of hearings Hundreds of companies began queuing up to testify in Washington on Monday for seven days of hearings on the Trump administration's proposal to jack up tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports. Companies are scheduled to testify through June 25, according to the USTR. The White House has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports. The goal, according to U.S. trade officials, is to stop China from forcing U.S. companies to reveal trade secrets, stealing intellectual property and unfairly subsidizing Chinese tech companies. Companies said consumer products could get more expensive if the White House proceeds with a plan to impose tariffs of up to 25% on an additional $300 billion in goods the U.S buys from China that aren't already subject to levies. Their prices would rise because consumer-oriented products like clothing often have thinner margins, making it more difficult for manufacturers or retailers to absorb higher costs through measures like cost-cutting. American companies pay the import tariffs, not China, as Mr. Trump has erroneously claimed.  |
| Why Women’s Clothing Sizes Aren’t What They Used to Be - The Wall Street Journal Posted: 24 May 2019 12:00 AM PDT   Women's sizes are based on body measurements, but the figures aren't fixed and clothing manufacturers don't have to follow the guidelines. Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News  Pop quiz: What are the measurements of a woman who wears a Misses size 8? If you don't know, you're not alone. Buying women's clothing requires shoppers to speak in code, adapt to continually changing definitions and accept that the cryptic rules don't always apply. Unlike garments for men, which are based on indisputable chest, waist and inseam measurements, women's clothes are assigned codes ranging from 00 to 20, with plus sizes from 14W to 40W. [Inclusive sizing is revolutionizing fashion. Just don't call it plus-size.] Body measurements are attached to the codes, but the figures aren't fixed, and even if they were, adhering to the sizing tables is voluntary: In most instances, clothing manufacturers don't have to follow the guidelines, which is why one brand's size 8 is another brand's size 4. Some of that has to do with what is known as vanity sizing. "Sizes are shifted down," said Debra J. Klensch, chair of ASTM International's subcommittee on body measurement for apparel sizing, the group that currently publishes the guidelines. "With more expensive clothing, you get to buy a smaller size." Share Your ThoughtsHow could the system for sizing women's garments be improved? Join the conversation below. Even if manufacturers size their garments according to the recommendations, the tables have changed dramatically over time. In 1958, a woman who wore a regular Misses size 8 had a 31-inch bust, a 23.5-inch waist and 32.5-inch hips. Today, a "curvy" size 8 has a 36.25-inch bust, a 28-inch waist and 39.25-inch hips, while a "straight" size 8 has a thicker waist at 29.5 inches and slimmer hips at 38.5 inches. In other words, a size 8 now has a bust that is 5.25 inches larger than it was in 1958, a waist that is at least 4.5 inches larger, and hips that are at least 6 inches larger. In 1958, that would have been closer to a size 16. The straight-forward system for fitting men evolved from the military's need to produce uniforms in bulk. "Everything else was custom made, but when you needed to outfit an army, you needed lots of clothing," said Lynn Boorady, a professor of fashion and textile technology at Buffalo State University. "Using actual measurements was a logical place to start." Women didn't get the same treatment, a fact that eventually became a burden for mail-order houses because so many ill-fitting garments were returned. To address the problem, the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Home Economics dispatched the chief of its textile and clothing division along with an associate statistician to develop standard sizes for commercially-sold women's clothing. The result of their work, "Women's Measurements for Garment and Pattern Construction," was published in 1941 based on the measurements of 10,042 women. Among numerous statistical tables, the volume provided principal measurements for women who were 5-feet, four-inches tall in five different weight categories, from 100 pounds to 140 pounds. "The average weight was 128 pounds," Dr. Boorady said. "Today, it's closer to 150 pounds." Since then, the guidelines have been revised at least four times, beginning in 1958 when the Commerce Department published a new commercial standard with regular Misses sizes ranging from 8 to 22. "The 1958 adjustment was based on industry feedback," Dr. Boorady said. "The Corset and Brassiere Association of America worked together with the Commerce Department on a special research project to determine the proper adjustments to make. You see larger women's sizes with the bust up to 55 inches. Those were not common." In 1970, the Commerce Department again revisited the charts, increasing size 8 to a 32.5-inch bust and 34.5-inch hips; the waist remained the same, at 23.5 inches. This chart also added in a size 6. In the early 1980s, the government gave up on sizing garments, and ASTM stepped in, issuing a chart in 1995 that included a women's size 2, with a 32-inch bust, 24-inch waist and 34.5-inch hips. That was larger than the 1958 size 8. But the morphing wasn't complete. In 2011, ASTM revised the chart once more, including for the first time the impossible-sounding sizes 0 and 00. This chart remains in effect today. But who knows for how long? ASTM's subcommittee on body measurement for apparel sizing meets twice a year, and consumer feedback still plays an important role in crafting the sizing chart. The group, whose 54 members include representatives from industry, government and academia, next meets on June 3 in Denver. "The people we buy clothing from get together and talk about us," Dr. Boorady said. "They say, listen, we're getting a lot of returns in this category. It's not fitting people. We need to tweak our numbers." Keep that in mind the next time you fill out a return slip for an ill-fitting garment. Your remarks could help reshape the industry. Write to Jo Craven McGinty at Jo.McGinty@wsj.com  |
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