You recognize scrunch leggings at first glance: by the gathered seam on the buttocks, the so-called scrunch seam. It adapts to the natural shape instead of flattening it, and creates the effect for which bum scrunch leggings have become known. In this collection, you'll find women's sports leggings that can do both: provide support during training and a fit that makes you feel comfortable.
What makes scrunch leggings stand out
The scrunch seam is more than just a gym trend. The gathering acts like a push-up, without padding, and turns simple sports leggings into an item you'll love to show off. All scrunch leggings for women in this collection also feature:
- High-waistband, which stays in place during squats and doesn't constrict
- Opaque fabric, even in a deep squat, so you can concentrate on your training
- Seamless modelslike Daily and Sportwave, seamlessly knitted and without areas that chafe
- Elastic material, that moves with every motion and returns to its shape afterwards
Which leggings for which workout
Yoga and Pilates: Yoga leggings should primarily do one thing: not interfere. For yoga or Pilates, soft seamless leggings with a high waistband, like the Daily Seamless Booty Leggings, are the first choice: they follow every movement, from downward dog to the last minute in a cross-legged position.
Gym and Strength Training: Gym leggings need firm support. Models like the Shaping Scrunch Leggings are opaque, high-waisted, and squat-proof, so the focus is on the exercise and not on the waistband.
Out and about: When jogging and on long walks, freedom of movement over kilometers counts. A well-fitting sports legging doesn't chafe, doesn't slip, and fits snugly without constricting.
Everyday wear: simple scrunch leggings like the Classic Curve, combined with a long-sleeve or oversized shirt.
Push-up, Booty, Bum Scrunch: terms briefly explained
Many names circulate around scrunch leggings, often meaning the same thing. The most important at a glance:
- Scrunch seam: the gathered center seam at the buttocks, the heart of every scrunch legging
- Bum Scrunch and Booty Scrunch: English names for the same cut. Booty leggings also belong to this family
- Push-up Leggings: Leggings that visually lift the buttocks. With scrunch models, the push-up effect comes solely from the seam, not from sewn-in padding
- Squat-proof: opaque even in a deep squat. The quality feature by which every gym legging must be measured
Colors and Styling
Black leggings are the foundation you can always rely on: they go with everything and also look understated in everyday life. In addition, the collection thrives on color, from delicate rosé to strong shades with prints. A simple rule applies to styling: the more striking the leggings, the calmer the top. A long shirt or loosely fitting shirt with emphasized scrunch leggings, a short top with simple ones.
How to keep your leggings in shape for a long time
Wash your scrunch leggings at 30 degrees on a gentle cycle, turned inside out and without fabric softener. Let them air dry; the dryer permanently damages elastic fibers. This way, the fabric and scrunch seam retain their tension.
Goes well with: a sports bra with the right supportor a ready-made sports set. For warm days, you'll find the same fit as scrunch shorts.