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16 Best seamless gym leggings for less chafe, more comfort
Get that second-skin feel
Of all the activewear inventions, seamless gym leggings have to be the one we're most indebted to. Why? Because, instead of being made from fabric sewn together, like traditional gym leggings, seamless leggings are knit together in a circular fashion creating a one-piece legging that's free from seams, zips and drawstrings. The result? Max comfort, zero chafe and no digging in at the waist. Sign us up. Seamless gym leggings also tend to be super flattering, giving you a sculpted silhouette with a supportive, high-waist fit. Sounds good? Thought so.
What are the best seamless leggings?
If you're new to the magical world of seamless gym leggings then here's a couple of things to consider when searching for your perfect pair. Fabric - do you want a lightweight second skin or locked in supportive feel? Lighter materials are often great for runs and allow for a full range of motion in agile classes, while the compression and core support of thicker styles are great for weight training sessions. The best seamless gym leggings will offer sweat-wicking properties, four-way stretch and compression as standard.
As for the best brands to head to for seamless styles, we've done all the legwork for you. Scroll on for the 16 best pairs to shop now. If you have them in every colour of the rainbow already, we're not judging if you add to your collection – they're just that comfy.
16 best seamless gym leggings
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Saskia Quirke is the Fashion Director at Cosmopolitan & Women’s Health UK. Her career styling and producing editorial fashion spans over 17 years in the industry, working on countless photoshoots both in the UK and internationally. Her celebrity work has seen her dress Karlie Kloss, Emma Watson, Florence Welch and Dina Asher-Smith - to name but a few. Follow Saskia on Instagram.
Sophie Leen is the Bookings Editor for Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK. She specialises in creating fashion and shopping content across both digital and print platforms, as well as producing all of our fashion editorial photoshoots, which have included our digital cover with Olly Alexander and our curve influencer’s letter to the high street story. Sophie also looks after our Try Before You Train franchise where our team have tested and reviewed over 100 gymwear items.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
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