Let’s start with our definition of athleisurewear: it’s hybrid clothing designed to be worn for active/athletic purposes but also smart and stylish enough to be worn to work or socially.
This definition alone should give you a hint as to why athleisurewear is the ultimate clothing to pack for both leisure and business travel. But let’s dive deeper into the five reasons why every guy travelling for work or leisure should invest in athleisurewear.
1 | Athleisurewear is Easy to Pack
Good quality athleisurewear is lightweight, folds small and doesn’t easily crease. That means you can pack light, have plenty of space in your suitcase for the items you’ll inevitably buy on your travels, and there’s no need to track down an iron before that important business meeting.
2 | Athleisurewear is Moisture-Wicking and Breathable
High quality athleisurewear fabrics are moisture-wicking, which means they pull sweat away from your body and keep you dry. This is especially important when traveling to hot and humid destinations, and a major bonus when you have to go get off a long, sweaty flight and go straight to a business meeting.
The fabrics used for athleisurewear are also highly breathable, allowing for air to circulate, which will keep you to keep cool and comfortable as you go from trams and trains to automobiles
3 | Athleisurewear is Quick-Drying
Has your hotel room ever looked like a cheap laundromat with make-shift washing lines strung from corner to corner as you try desperately to dry some clean clothes to wear? Then you’ll love athleisurewear! The best athleisurewear is made from quick-drying fabrics, so you can do that quick wash in the hotel sink and your clothes will be dry in no time.
This quick-drying bonus also comes in handy if you’re caught in a downpour while sightseeing. No need to rush back to your AirBnB or hotel for an outfit change; just pop into a cosy coffee shop for half an hour and you can walk out with dry clothes and get straight back to exploring.
4 | Athleisurewear is Super Duper Comfortable
If you’ve ever been on a long-haul flight in fitted jeans or chinos and tried to sleep after a decent in-flight meal, you’ll know it’s pure torture! When you wear athleisurewear you can say goodbye to hard zips, buckles, buttons and belts that stick into you and constrict your…”waistline”. Because when you travel in athleisurewear you’ll be clad in soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, lightweight fabrics that feel as comfy as a pair of your favourite pyjamas.
5 | Athleisurewear is Totally Versatile
We’ve saved the best for last: athleisurewear has come a long way in terms of style. Whereas previously athleisurewear was basically a tracksuit trying to look smart, today’s range of premium athleisurewear is designed to be versatile for any occasion; from the boardroom to the bar.
A good athleisurewear range will offer a solid range of basics that can be dressed up or down for any travellers’ needs, from exploring a new city with the chance of transitioning to an impromptu night on the town to a strenuous hike, or even a smart/casual business meeting.
These athleisurewear travel basics should include a few t-shirts that can be paired with a single pair of smart/casual athleisurewear pants and dressed up with a sports jacket for more formal/business occasions. Or your basic tshirts can be worn for high activity, like sports or exploring a new city on foot, paired with a single pair of athleisurewear joggers or shorts. And, for warmth, all you need is a versatile hoodie or soft-shell jacket that packs small.
So, whether you’re travelling for business or pure pleasure, consider investing in a basic athleisurewear wardrobe for your next trip. You’ll thank us for it later.