How to tell if leggings are squat-proof
How to tell if leggings are squat-proof
- The daylight squat test: face a mirror in natural light and squat deep. If the fabric goes sheer or shows skin, it fails.
- The stretch test: pull the fabric taut over your hand: quality opaque knits stay dark; thin ones turn see-through.
- Check the knit: dense, high-stretch fabrics with targeted compression hold their opacity. Thin single-knits usually don't.
- Read the label: higher polyamide content with spandex generally means better opacity and recovery.
The Blackline was built around this test, knit to stay opaque through every rep. Shop The Blackline collection.
Curious how construction affects opacity? Read Seamless vs regular leggings: what's the difference.
Care protects that opacity over time: see how to wash seamless activewear without pilling.