Anyone who regular works out or plays sports will recognize the need for separate clothing for the task. This is because unlike regular apparel, activewear needs to be comfortable to wear even when you are hot and sweaty. People do sometimes work out in tees and shorts, but the big damp patches on the shirt are quite an unpleasant sight. Activewear and designer sportswear have special designs that allow the fabric to absorb sweat from your skin and raise it to the outer layer of the fabric to evaporate it as efficiently as possible.

This is doubly beneficial in that the evaporation reduces heat and the fabric remains cool and dry against your skin as opposed to sticky, sweaty and hot tees or shorts. While cotton is breathable and is perfectly suited for everyday use, different blends have been created for use in designer sportswear or activewear. These often involve polyester or olefin fibers that are hydrophobic and do not absorb sweat. Instead these fabrics help moisture evaporate. This combined with the fact that synthetic fabrics are resistant to mildew make them very durable and ensures that activewear or designer sportswear are the best things to wear when working out.

However, polyester does have its downsides, which is why most activewear or designer sportswear utilizes a blend of different fabrics that combine the best of all the fabrics used.

Ed Hardy offers trendy activewear in the form of specially designed sports tanks, t-shirts and shorts as well as track jackets to keep you warm while you are exercising. The Tiger Roar and Eagle sport tanks are among the most popular activewear designs, along with the New Brad Training Shorts and the True Til Death Track Jacket.

Shop for your favorite designer sportswear at Ed Hardy or choose from a variety of other stylish apparel at the official Ed Hardy online store, EdHardyShop.com.