Our Materials
Three knits. One standard.
Fabric First
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.
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
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
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
Find your fabric
| AeraKnit™ | CoreKnit™ | LuxMesh™ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | High‑intensity training, precision technique, a held‑in feel | Everyday class and all‑day rehearsals | Layers that flow; elegant, sculpted lines |
| Support | Moderate compression through core & torso | Supportive, never heavy | Sculpted support where it matters |
| Weight | Lightweight | Moderately lightweight | Very lightweight, airy |
| Hand feel | Ultra‑smooth, soft modern finish | Silky‑smooth | Buttery soft mesh |
| Stretch | 4‑way | 4‑way | 4‑way |
| Composition | 92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex, with SUPPLEX® | 92% micro‑polyester, 8% spandex | 84% polyester, 16% spandex |
Performance you don’t have to think about.
“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.