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The AK fabric story

Dance pushes a garment to its limits: stretch, sweat, repetition, and performance under the spotlight. Before considering anything else, we focused on the foundation. We started with the fabric.

Our Materials

Three knits. One standard.

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01 — Sculpt

AeraKnit™

AeraKnit™ is the evolution of support.

Sculpted, moderate compression gives gentle stability through the core and torso — for dancers who want their leotard to work as hard as they do.

Composition 92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex, with SUPPLEX®
Support Moderate compression
Feel Ultra‑smooth, lightweight
Stretch 4‑way

AeraKnit™ is the evolution of support.
This fabric is designed for movers who thrive on precision and control: dancers who push through long rehearsals, train at high intensity, or simply prefer a more sculpted, held‑in feel without sacrificing comfort. The moderate compression offers gentle stability through the core and torso, helping dancers feel aligned, supported, and ready to move with confidence. AeraKnit™ is for the dancer who wants their leotard to work as hard as they do.

✦ What AeraKnit Feels Like

Ultra‑smooth on the skin with a soft, modern finish that feels instantly comforting and self-confident boosting thanks to its compressive element.
Moderately compressive and lightweight, designed to stay aligned, supportive without ever feeling heavy or fabric gapping.
Breathable and quick‑drying, keeping you cool through long rehearsals and high‑intensity training
Supple 4‑way stretch that follows every extension, bend, and jump without resistance
Durable and dependable, built to maintain shape, color, and performance through repeated wear

✦ What AeraKnit Is Made For

AeraKnit is crafted for dancers who crave that extra bit of stability during high‑intensity training, long rehearsal days, or precision‑driven technique work. AeraKnit™ is for the mover who wants their leotard to enhance their control, elevate their confidence, and stay effortlessly supportive from the first plié to the final cooldown.

A proprietary blend of 92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex along with highly breathable, SUPPLEX® fabrics keep athletes cool and dry during wear. Soft and durable, SUPPLEX® fabrics remain soft and do not shrink after repeated wash. AeraKnit is engineered to deliver a smooth, sculpting knit with exceptional stretch and recovery. The micro‑poly fibers create a soft, modern texture, while the spandex ensures flexibility and resilience—so your pieces feel new, wear after wear.

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02 — Train

CoreKnit™

CoreKnit™ is the foundation of movement.

A silky‑smooth everyday knit that moves with you, breathes with you, and supports you from warm‑up to cool‑down.

Composition 92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex
Built for Daily class, all‑day rehearsals
Feel Silky‑smooth, moderately lightweight
Stretch 4‑way

CoreKnit™ is the foundation of movement.
Engineered for dancers who demand comfort, longevity, and effortless performance, CoreKnit blends a silky‑smooth hand feel with the resilient stretch your training requires. It’s the fabric you forget you’re wearing—because it moves with you, breathes with you, and supports you from warm‑up to cool‑down.

✦ What CoreKnit Feels Like

Ultra‑smooth on the skin with a soft, modern finish that feels instantly comforting
Moderately lightweight, designed to stay supportive without ever feeling heavy
Breathable and quick‑drying, keeping you cool through long rehearsals and high‑intensity training
Supple 4‑way stretch that follows every extension, bend, and jump without resistance
Durable and dependable, built to maintain shape, color, and performance through repeated wear

✦ What CoreKnit Is Made For

CoreKnit is crafted for dancers who live in their training wear—those who need a fabric that can keep up with hours of movement, sweat, repetition, and artistry. It’s supportive enough for strength work, soft enough for all‑day rehearsals, and refined enough to feel premium every time you put it on.

A proprietary blend of 92% micro‑polyester and 8% spandex, CoreKnit is engineered to deliver a smooth, sculpting knit with exceptional stretch and recovery. The micro‑poly fibers create a soft, modern texture, while the spandex ensures flexibility and resilience—so your pieces feel new, wear after wear.

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03 — Elevate

LuxMesh™

LuxMesh™ is the new standard in movement.

Our most elevated mesh — soft, airy and almost weightless, with sculpted support where it matters most.

Composition  84% polyester, 16% spandex
Support  Sculpted, smooth recovery
Feel  Buttery soft, very lightweight
Stretch  4‑way

LuxMesh™ is the New Standard in Movement.
Our most elevated mesh yet — a silky, breathable, four‑way‑stretch fabric engineered to move with you, not against you. Designed for dancers who demand both beauty and performance, LuxMesh™ brings a soft, airy lightness that feels almost weightless on the skin while offering sculpted support where it matters most.

✦ What LuxMesh Feels Like

Buttery soft with a premium, modern hand‑feel
Airy and breathable, keeping you cool through every combination
Lightweight but supportive, never flimsy or fragile
Four‑way stretch that follows every extension, bend, and turn
Barely‑there comfort, even during long hours of wear
Smooth recovery, maintaining shape and elegance over time

✦ What LuxMesh Is Made For

LuxMesh is made for dancers who need the layers that flow, breathe, and move beautifully. High‑intensity rehearsals where heat and sweat demand breathability. Long training days where comfort and softness matter and dancers who want elegance without sacrificing performance, clean, sculpted silhouettes that elevate every line.

Find your fabric

Which fabric is right for you?

AeraKnit™CoreKnit™LuxMesh™
Best forHigh‑intensity training, precision technique, a held‑in feelEveryday class and all‑day rehearsalsLayers that flow; elegant, sculpted lines
SupportModerate compression through core & torsoSupportive, never heavySculpted support where it matters
WeightLightweightModerately lightweightVery lightweight, airy
Hand feelUltra‑smooth, soft modern finishSilky‑smoothButtery soft mesh
Stretch4‑way4‑way4‑way
Composition92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex, with SUPPLEX®92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex84% polyester, 16% spandex

Built into every knit

Performance you don’t have to think about.

4‑way stretch

Follows every extension, bend and jump without resistance.

Breathable

Keeps you cool through long rehearsals and high‑intensity training.

Quick‑drying

Dries fast, from first plié to final bow.

Shape retention

Holds its shape, color and performance through repeated wear.

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“A single design may go through several rounds of revisions before production. We choose fabrics based on stretch, recovery, breathability, durability, and how they perform during movement”

[Alina Khoo] · Founder, AK Dancewear

Feel the difference at the barre.

Shop leotards, tops and bottoms in all three AK knits — or bring them to your studio through our wholesale program.