Tights and shorts

Spats and tights refer to fitted leggings; check the length of the model. Vale Tudo are fitted shorts with shorter legs. Fight shorts have looser legs and a cut designed for combat sports.

Choose full-length tights if you want to cover your knees and shins too. For a shorter fitted layer, look for Vale Tudo shorts. Our guide to choosing training shorts also explains the differences between loose MMA, Muay Thai and gym shorts.

Depending on the model and your gym's rules, either option can work. For example, Venum specifies that its G-Fit Air Spats can also be worn on their own. Under loose shorts, they provide coverage beneath side slits and during ground movements.

Try the whole combination on: the two waistbands should not dig in, and the base layer should not bunch up. Before competing, check which layers your organiser permits; being able to wear tights on their own for training does not mean a competition allows it.

Measure your waist and hips; for full-length tights, also compare the length using the manufacturer's measuring guide. A chart may list body measurements or garment dimensions; these are not interchangeable. Sizing and leg length vary between brands.

When trying them on, squat, lunge and raise a knee. The waistband should stay in place, the seams should not pull painfully, and the fabric should let you move freely. If there is no chart, email the product link, waist and hip measurements and your height to info@bjp-store.cz.

First ease the fabric up from your ankles over your thighs so the crotch and waistband sit correctly. Then try moving again. If the waist slips or the fabric keeps bunching, the size or cut may not suit your proportions; automatically choosing a smaller size may not solve it.

Check coverage in good light, including when bending forward. Overstretched fabric can become see-through, but the fabric itself also matters. If the coverage does not suit you, consider another cut or loose shorts over the tights. Check both at home before your first training session.

Take them out of your bag after training and follow the individual model's care label. BJP training tights and UFC Fusion Performance Tights specify washing at 30 °C and no tumble drying. Wash BJP inside out, without bleach or fabric softener.

Fasten hook-and-loop closures on other items to prevent snagging; you can wash delicate stretch fabrics separately. Air-dry away from heaters. Make sure the clothing is completely dry before storing or wearing it again.

To get another option, return the original item and place a new order. As a consumer, you can notify us of your return within 30 days of receiving the goods. Try clothing on at home as you would in a shop; do not use it for training or wash it before deciding.

See Returns and complaints for the process and conditions. Order the new option separately, subject to current availability.