Fabric technology evolved quickly from the ’80s through the early ’00s, providing more stretch, more security, better hand, moisture wicking to make them fit better for the athlete. John Strotbeck More Quotes by John Strotbeck More Quotes From John Strotbeck Synthetic fabrics were invented in the late '30s and ’40s, which along with fashion influences, allowed athletes to wear competition gear that was more form-fitting, though still baggy, more of the athletes' body was exposed to the public. John Strotbeck It was in the ’80s where gymnastics uniforms, leotards, really began to become performance pieces of art. John Strotbeck In the first half of the last century, gymnasts wore gear that looked and fit more like casual baggy clothing than competitive gear. John Strotbeck
