Initially, it feels breathable and soft. But after every wash, it stiffens and loses its stretch. Once sweat-soaked, it clings to you, chilling your muscles when they need warmth most. Many brands cut costs by blending cotton with polyester – great for their pockets, but a disaster for your skin and your dancing.

They offer incredible stretch and a snug fit. But pure synthetics lack true breathability and temperature regulation. Sweat gets trapped against your skin, leaving you feeling clammy and uncomfortable after an intense variation, with all elegance gone. They also do little to prevent odours.

Durable and smooth, yes. Plastic is not environmentally friendly and breathability is its Achilles' heel. After hours of barre and centre work, you'll feel like you're wrapped in cling film, stifled and overheating. This isn't just about comfort; it affects your muscle condition and performance.The slick, plastic‑like hand feel of many leotards isn’t by chance, most off‑the‑rack styles are crafted from polyester fibres, even if their fibre content isn’t always obvious.

Silky soft, certainly. But for the rigours of high-intensity ballet training, it's simply too delicate. It can't provide the necessary support or warmth and quickly loses its shape, stretching out – your tights might be around your ankles before you've even finished Act I ofSwan Lake.

Essentially, the traditional dancewear industry has taken too many shortcuts, rarely truly considering the dancer's skin and physical sensations.

However, We chose to take the longer, more rewarding path.