Disappearances and Your Blog September 1, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farI noticed that one of my favorite blogs, LA Lycra, just suddenly disappeared. I’ve noticed that quite a few blogs hosted on Blogger have suddenly disappeared over the years, probably not the intent of the authors.
For a better blogging experience, I highly recommend WordPress. I host the free software on my own shared hosting provider. If you don’t want to deal with that, then try WordPress.com, which like Blogger, is a free hosting service with a lot of nice features.
Fabric Care September 1, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , add a commentI think it’s generally good sense not to leave stuff in a hot car, or, maybe equivalently, a hot cycle in the dryer. The car might be worse, because if you forgot about it, it’s just baking all day.
I felt bad that I left a pair of UA in the car. After I rescued it, I wondered how much damage it did. Might the waistband have been just a bit springier before? I can’t remember. Anyway, I can still wear it.
Here are my guidelines for taking care of your precious lycra spandex:
- After you’ve done a good workout in it, don’t wait too long before washing. The salts, oils, and especially the chlorine (if you swam in it) are not good for the fibers.
- Wash in cold water. At the least, the heat is not necessary.
- Use gentle detergent, and don’t use too much.
- It will dry quickly just over a chair or a line (indoors). If you use the dryer do NOT have any heat. The elastic bands (like in the waist or ankles) are most susceptible. Don’t put in direct sunlight either.
- Store in a cool and dry place.
- DO use your stuff.
So, guys (most of you are guys), what have you learned about taking care of your stretchy things? How have you accidentally destroyed something?
Tumblr August 31, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , add a commentMen Who Love Lycra May 28, 2010
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Another media exposure of lycra/spandex, this time about wearing zentai:
“We were online, and I saw this link and it intrigued me: a person encased in a suit,” says Ben, a 25-year-old computer programmer from Irvine, California. “My girlfriend thought it was the weirdest thing she had ever seen.”
But Ben saw something else—something he didn’t even know his life was missing. “I couldn’t stop thinking about it. After a couple of weeks of bringing it up, I convinced my girlfriend to let me buy one. Finally it came in, I put it on… and I felt free.”
Men Who Love Lycra — The Daily Beast
Skin Tight USA May 2, 2010
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The Skin Tight party has been recognized by a national newspaper, the New York Times –
This is Skin Tight U.S.A., the occasional costume-fetish party held at the Stonewall Inn in the West Village, which draws a regular group of men (and their admirers) who enjoy a special kind of dress-up. Some wear heroic outfits; some, wrestling gear. The crowd can range from 25 people on an average night to 250 on a spectacular one. The common thread is that the muscle-cuddling garb often leaves little to the imagination.
NYTimes Article :: Out of the Closet and Up, Up and Away
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Gymnastics Singlet April 23, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farNow you know how those gymnastics tops stay so well-tucked into those pants.
Still Here April 22, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , 4commentsHey guys,
I’m still here. It’s taken longer than I thought to get back into the groove of things. I know that at least a few people enjoy this blog, so it’s going to keep going.
I’m considering adding contributors or guest bloggers. Any of yall interested?
Meanwhile, go to Sports Gear Photos for your daily lycra fix. He has some great picks there.
I’ve also fallen behind on gathering content. Part of the cause is that spring is here! Which means I get to ride my bike in comfortable weather. I’m wearing just the usual bike gear, but there’s my spandex fix for the day.
And, as an administrative change, I’m going to require that you have to register to comment. I hope this isn’t too onerous a requirement, because I’m starting to get spam.
Return March 24, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , 7commentsI’m back. Thanks for putting up with no updates for a while. I know it’s a horrible thing to do for a blog.
Spandex Designer February 28, 2010
Posted by LK in : Uncategorized , 1 comment so farRecently I had the pleasure of meeting the designer and product manager for a leading sports apparel brand. Here’s a lucky guy whose job — actually, career — it is to make men wear spandex, specifically his brand of spandex. I think it is wonderful that he spends his efforts designing for better materials, better fit, better performance, better comfort. And it just so happens that in this category of spandex, a LOT of attention is given to the crotch area. We sort of joked that he conducts a lot of research, and has quite a bit of expertise.
Pose February 27, 2010
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