As a competitor in bodybuilding industry you are working so hard on that body of your dream – gym, cardio, diet, posing practice. Now you definitely want your stage bikini to compliment all your hard work. Picking the right fabric for competition bikini suit is crucial in both scenarios – either buying or making your own stage suit. Believe me… as a bikini designer I had an opportunity to work with many different fabrics from allover the world. The fabric can make dramatic change in the way your bikini will showcase your body, the way it will fit, the way it will reflect the stage light. So this list of Pros and Cons you should consider when choosing the fabric for competition bikini suit for your next show can go on and on.
So now ask yourself:
Have you given the fabric for competition bikini suit you pick the same amount of thought as you given to the color of the bikini, sparkle, cut etc?
🖤 4-WAY STRETCH FABRIC
One of the many features we require at Vicky Ross Fit from materials for our competition bikini or figure suits is that it is 4-way stretch fabric. High quality competition suits are always created using a 4 way stretch fabrics which stretches both cross-wise and length-wise. We believe the bikini you wear when going to compete on stage should move with your body and remain in place, as well as look great!
So I would highly recommend to get in touch with the designer you are planning to order your next bikini from and get the SAMPLES of FABRIC for competition bikini suit (click to get your Vicky Ross Fit fabric samples). It will give you an amazing opportunity not only to choose the color for your next stage suit but also feel the quality of the fabric.
TRY THIS EASY FABRIC QUALITY TEST :
- Stretch the fabric from side to side to determine 2-way stretch
- Rotate the fabric 180 degrees and stretch it in the opposite direction
If it doesn’t move it’ll be a 2-way stretch. 4-way stretch fabrics move in both directions. Generally, multi-directional stretch materials will also feel softer in texture. Keep in mind when purchasing your next competition suit: if you pull a 2 way stretch fabric in a direction it does not stretch, the ink used to print the fabric will appear to crack, losing its elasticity and showing white or black lines through the print.
At Vicky Ross Fit we had sourced a number of high quality fabrics from suppliers all around the world to produce the competition bikinis that we can be proud of.
Here are some of the TOP FABRICS that we are using to create your favorite Vicky Ross Fit Bikini Designs:
HOLOGRAPHIC FABRICS
Vicky Ross Fit holographic fabric collection reflects what you need most on stage! Vibrancy, elegance, special themes, glamorous sheers and shine to make your posing performance a real extravaganva.
These types of hologram or holographic fabrics are created first on a base fabric. From there they are patterned with a series of hologram sequins to create an overlaying foil on the fabric. This technique creates a fantastic mirror like effect. This style of fabric is particularly good because it reflects the stage light extremely well.
SPANDEX / MATTE NYLON FABRICS
Spandex and matte Nylon is the perfect material for creating bikinis because it has a fantastic level of elasticity. These fabrics are extremely light and they can work very well for sculpting to the body shape of competitors. As a synthetic fiber it can be strong and resilient for wear throughout a series of competitions.
VELVET FABRICS
Velvet style fabrics are often made of a weave of various polyesters, silk, rayon and more. These types of fabrics can be extremely soft and they are known for their luxury. The captivating look on these types of fabrics work well to capture the light rather than redirect it outward. These fabrics offer excellent comfort and can create an understated and luxury look.
Each one of these fabrics make an excellent choice but you also need to visualize the final picture of your competition bikini. Are you planning to wear plain bikini or you fully crystallized ? Crystals can completely transform any fabric – you could literally use black velvet fabric and transform your suit into white color by covering it in clear or AB stones.
Let’s create a suit of your dream ❤
Vicky
