Sportswear covers a range of clothing items from wet suits and riding hats to American football helmets and ballet shoes. Whether for protection, comfort or ease of movement, clothes play an important part in equipping dancers and athletes to perform their sport.

Table of Contents:
Why do people need sportswear?
Sportswear around the world
The history of sportswear
What are sports clothes made from?
Winter sports
Ball Sports
Judo and other martial arts
Cycling and motor sports
Sports on horseback
Design your own strip
Dress-up box
Glossary
Index