Short answer: There is no universal best activewear fabric composition. Nylon, polyester and spandex identify fibers; they do not prove how a finished garment will feel, stretch, recover, wick, dry, cover, compress or survive use. Choose a fiber family as a starting direction, then approve the actual yarn, knit, GSM, color, finish, test results and garment fit.
For Linked Sourcing buyers, the first decision is commercial as well as technical:
| Route | What you choose | Starting quantity | Fabric boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Styles | An existing product from the private Excel catalogue | 50 pieces per style, subject to at least 15 pieces per selected color-size combination | Keep the offered fabric, color, fit and construction; ask Jerry for the current specification and quotation |
| Full Custom Manufacturing | A buyer-owned product developed from a brief, reference sample or tech pack | 200 pieces per color and style | Specify or develop composition, knit, GSM, color, finish and performance evidence; mill, yarn, dye or test minimums may be higher |
Request the private Ready Styles Excel catalogue if the existing product is more important than a custom fabric. Start a Full Custom enquiry if the material or performance target must change.
Nylon vs polyester vs spandex: the buyer answer
The useful comparison is not “which fiber wins?” It is “which material system gives this product the required result, at the intended quantity, after the agreed tests?”
| Fiber name in buying conversations | What it contributes as a starting direction | Where buyers often consider it | What the name does not guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nylon / polyamide | A base fiber that can be engineered into smooth, fine, strong or highly extensible knits | Leggings, bike shorts, sports bras, seamless garments, swimwear, light shells | Softness, abrasion life, moisture management, opacity, chlorine resistance or premium quality |
| Polyester | A base fiber available in many filament, textured, recycled, print-oriented and performance constructions | Running tops, training tees, printed leggings, shorts, fleece, jackets and linings | Quick drying, wicking, breathability, odor control, colorfastness or lower environmental impact |
| Spandex / elastane | An elastic fiber used to add extension and recovery within a material or garment system | Stretch knits, waistbands, swimwear, bras, tights and compression products | A particular stretch percentage, recovery level, support class, garment pressure or durability |
These are starting tendencies, not purchase specifications. A fine-gauge polyester interlock can feel smoother than a coarse nylon knit. A nylon fabric can dry faster than a poorly engineered polyester fabric. A 10% elastane knit can resist extension more strongly than a 20% elastane knit. The actual construction decides.
Fiber content is identity, not performance proof
A composition such as “78% nylon / 22% elastane” answers one narrow question: the mass percentages of named fibers in the component being declared. It does not describe the yarn geometry, loop structure, fabric weight, finish, garment pattern or test outcome.
| Claim or buyer question | Can composition alone answer it? | Evidence to request instead |
|---|---|---|
| “Buttery soft” or “second skin” hand | No | Approved swatch and garment, defined finish, comparison standard and after-wash review |
| Four-way stretch | No | Elongation and force in both fabric directions under an agreed method |
| Recovery or no bagging | No | Growth/recovery result with load, hold time, rest time, cycles and care state |
| Compression or support | No | Fabric power plus garment fit and, where claimed, pressure mapping by size/body/posture |
| Sweat wicking or quick dry | No | A method selected for transport, wicking, drying or another exact moisture question |
| Squat proof | No | Opacity at controlled wearing extension, lighting, color, size and movement |
| Pilling or abrasion resistance | No | Separate, specified pilling and abrasion methods with agreed ratings/end points |
| Chlorine or saltwater resistance | No | Exposure route plus recovery, strength, color and appearance checks after exposure |
| UPF or UV protection | No | Destination-market method, rated specimen and evidence that matches color and construction |
| Recycled content | No | Scope-matched chain-of-custody or material evidence, plus an accurate product claim |
This distinction prevents a common sourcing error: copying the fiber percentages from a popular retail product and expecting the same hand, fit and performance from a different mill, yarn, knit, color and pattern.
What nylon, polyamide, polyester, spandex and elastane mean on labels
Commercial teams often use “nylon” and “polyamide,” or “spandex” and “elastane,” interchangeably. Labels must follow the rules of the destination market, not informal mill vocabulary.
In the United States, the FTC textile guidance explains that covered products generally disclose fiber content, country of origin and the responsible company identity. The generic fiber name matters; a trademark may accompany it but does not replace it. 16 CFR 303.7 defines generic manufactured-fiber names including nylon, polyester and spandex, while 16 CFR 303.17 addresses fiber trademarks alongside generic names.
In the European Union, Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 controls textile-fiber names and related composition labeling. Its Annex I includes “polyamide or nylon,” polyester and elastane definitions. Multi-fiber products generally state fiber names and percentages by weight in descending order, subject to the regulation’s detailed rules and exceptions. Only a product composed exclusively of the same fiber may use wording such as “100%,” “pure” or “all.”
| Buying term | Label-control question | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Polyamide / nylon | Which permitted generic name applies in each destination? | Freeze the market-specific artwork after composition verification |
| Spandex / elastane | Which generic term and languages are required? | Do not copy a US label directly into an EU program |
| Branded yarn or fiber name | Is the generic fiber name also present and is trademark use authorized? | Keep marketing identity separate from mandatory composition wording |
| “Recycled nylon” or “recycled polyester” | What evidence supports the recycled-content percentage and scope? | Match the claim to the material, component, lot and chain-of-custody evidence |
| Separate shell, lining, mesh or filling | Must components be declared separately? | Map every textile component before artwork approval |
This guide is a sourcing framework, not legal advice. The brand or importer should confirm current label wording, tolerances, exemptions, language, placement and responsible-party obligations for every sales market. The custom labels, logos and packaging guide provides the broader US, EU, UK and Australian artwork workflow.
Twelve variables that make one 78/22 fabric different from another
Two fabrics with the same declared composition are not interchangeable. A useful fabric identity record includes at least the following fields.
| Variable | Why it changes the result | What to lock for approval |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Polymer and fiber name | Establishes composition identity, but variants still differ | Generic names and verified percentages |
| 2. Virgin/recycled status | Changes claim and traceability requirements | Material source, percentage and evidence scope |
| 3. Filament or staple form | Affects surface, bulk, pilling and moisture behavior | Yarn form and article reference |
| 4. Yarn count / denier | Changes weight, cover, hand and strength | Yarn specification or controlled mill article |
| 5. Filament count and cross-section | Can change softness, capillary paths, luster and cover | Supplier specification when performance depends on it |
| 6. Texturing and twist | Changes bulk, stretch, surface and air spaces | Yarn process and approved hand standard |
| 7. Elastane size and configuration | Changes extension force and recovery | Bare/covered route, yarn size and placement where relevant |
| 8. Knit or weave construction | Controls loop movement, cover, stability and directional behavior | Interlock, jersey, warp knit, seamless zone or exact construction |
| 9. Gauge, loop length and density | Can change opacity, power, drape and weight within one construction | Machine/mill settings or tested article tolerance |
| 10. GSM and thickness | Affect body, coverage, heat and seam bulk | Conditioned test method, target and tolerance |
| 11. Dye, heat setting and finish | Can change shade, hand, dimensions, stretch and chemistry | Approved color/finish route and process revision |
| 12. Fabric direction and garment pattern | Convert flat-fabric behavior into body fit and pressure | Grain/cut direction, negative ease, size block and approved sample |
Use the activewear GSM, stretch and recovery guide to turn weight, elongation, power and growth into measurable fields. Composition should sit beside those fields in the tech pack, not replace them.
Choose the fiber system by product use
The following matrix is a development starting point. It is not a universal fabric recipe, a live quotation or a statement that every material option is available at every MOQ.
| Product | Sensible starting directions to sample | Decisions that matter more than fiber percentage alone | Minimum evidence before bulk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga / gym leggings | Nylon- or polyester-rich stretch interlock; seamless polyamide blends | Opacity at fit stretch, hand, power, knee/seat growth, waistband roll, pilling | Approved color/size fit, stretch/growth, opacity, pilling, wash and colorfastness checks |
| Bike or running tights | Nylon- or polyester-rich high-stretch knit with elastane | Heat, chafe risk, pocket load, seam placement, hem grip, recovery and sweat appearance | Movement/long-wear trial, pocket test, seam extension, moisture and after-care evidence |
| Sports bras | Stable stretch face plus lining or power components | Support target, fabric power, underband, cups, straps, size grading and breast-motion evidence | Fit/body matrix, material power/recovery and claim-appropriate support testing |
| Built-in-bra tanks | Outer knit plus a separately specified shelf/frame, lining, elastic and optional pads/cups | Differential stretch/shrinkage, shelf anchoring, pad show/migration, strap and neckline/armhole coverage | Outer/inner POMs, fit/movement, component retention and after-care evidence using the built-in-bra tank guide |
| Running tops | Fine polyester or nylon jersey/mesh; low-elastane stretch where needed | Air flow, wet cling, drying, sweat show, pack abrasion and seam comfort | Approved wear sample plus the specific moisture, appearance and durability tests required |
| Seamless sets | Polyamide/polyester/polypropylene blends with elastane zones | Machine program, zone map, course direction, body mapping, growth and shade consistency | Zone-specific dimensions/power, garment fit, wash recovery and lot standard |
| Swimwear | Nylon- or polyester-rich swim knits with elastane where designed | Wet opacity, lining, elastic, recovery, print, chlorine/saltwater/light exposure | End-use exposure plan plus wet fit, recovery, color and appearance checks |
| Outdoor shells / woven shorts | Nylon or polyester woven, mechanical stretch or elastane blend | Tear/abrasion, air/water performance, coating or finish, seam construction | Construction-specific physical and weather-performance evidence |
| Athleisure / fleece | Polyester, nylon, cotton or blended knits according to hand and season | Drape, warmth, pilling, shrinkage, surface appearance and drying | Approved hand/drape sample and after-care appearance/dimension results |
Leggings: start with the use, not “78/22”
For a soft yoga legging, buyers may begin with a nylon-rich interlock because suitable options are common. That is not a guarantee of softness or squat coverage. For a printed performance tight, polyester-rich constructions may be practical because the print route and visual target are central. That does not prove drying or colorfastness.
Ask what the wearer will do, in which climate, at what fit stretch and after how many agreed care cycles. Then compare complete fabric records and make the same garment from the shortlisted options. The squat-proof and activewear opacity guide explains why relaxed swatches and dark colors are insufficient evidence.
Running tops and shorts: moisture words describe different questions
Polyester, nylon/polyamide and elastane percentages do not prove any moisture result. Polyester is frequently selected for running products, but “polyester” does not mean “wicking.” Yarn cross-section, texturing, knit openings, finish, garment ventilation and fit all influence moisture and thermal behavior.
The current AATCC TM217-2025 announcement describes an image-analysis route for horizontal and vertical wicking; AATCC TM199 addresses drying time under its stated conditions. They answer different questions. Select a method because it fits the claim and end use, not because a report contains a familiar performance word. The moisture-wicking and quick-dry test guide separates transport, wicking, drying, vapor transmission, air permeability and comfort-related methods.
Seamless: the zone program can matter more than the headline blend
A seamless garment can place different knit structures and tensions around the body while using one headline fiber blend. Waistband ribs, ventilation zones, contour structures and body panels may therefore stretch and recover differently. Record zone dimensions, course direction, power/growth and after-wash results; do not approve the entire garment from one cut swatch or one composition line.
Before specifying those variables, use the seamless vs cut-and-sew activewear manufacturing guide to distinguish circular tubular seamlesswear, designated flat-bed whole-garment knitting and conventional cut-panel construction.
Swimwear: elastic fiber content does not prove exposure resistance
Elastane helps create extensible swim fabrics, but chlorine, saltwater, sunscreen, heat, light, dye and care can change recovery and appearance. Polyester- and nylon-based swim constructions each require validation for the intended program. Use the swimwear chlorine, saltwater and colorfastness guide to define exposure, specimen state and pass criteria rather than marketing a fiber family as “chlorine proof.”
Why more spandex does not mean more compression
Compression is a system outcome. The elastane percentage is only one input to that system.
| Two garments can differ because of… | Effect that may change | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Elastane yarn size, covering and knit placement | Fabric force at the same extension | Complete load-extension curve, not maximum stretch alone |
| Knit density, gauge and heat setting | Power, growth and recovery | Equivalent conditioning, direction, cycles and recovery time |
| Pattern negative ease and panel dimensions | How far the garment stretches on the body | Actual garment measurements against the intended body range |
| Seams, waistband, lining and zonal structures | Local restriction and pressure | Finished assembly, not only main-fabric data |
| Garment size and wearer measurements | Interface pressure and comfort | Size/body matrix with controlled landmarks and posture |
| Care, aging, heat and chemical exposure | Elastic loss or dimensional change | New and relevant after-care/exposure states |
ISO 20932-1:2018 covers strip methods for fabric elasticity properties, while ISO 20932-2:2018 covers multiaxial determination. The selected route, specimen direction and settings must be stated. ASTM D6614/D6614M-20 addresses stretch and growth of textile fabrics using a stretch-tester route and points users of high-stretch knitted fabrics toward other applicable methods.
These fabric methods do not by themselves establish finished-garment pressure or a medical/health benefit. For sculpting, support or compression language, use the compression activewear stretch, recovery and pressure guide and limit public wording to the evidence actually held.
Build a performance test plan around the claim
There is no useful one-size-fits-all “fabric certificate.” Build a claim-and-risk matrix for the exact material, color, garment and destination.
| Intended public or technical statement | Specimen and state to identify | Evidence category | Approval risk if skipped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition percentage | Each declared textile component and relevant lot | Verified material record and market-compliant composition route | Incorrect label or unsupported material identity |
| Specified GSM | Conditioned fabric, locations and lot | Mass-per-area method, target and tolerance | Wrong body, cover or costing assumption |
| Four-way stretch / recovery | Both fabric directions, cycles and care states | Elongation, force/power and residual growth | Restrictive fit or bagging despite a stretchy hand sample |
| Squat proof / coverage | Actual color, wearing extension, size and lighting | Controlled opacity plus finished-garment movement check | Transparent garment in a real fit condition |
| Wicking / quick dry | Exact face/direction, conditioning and method state | Claim-specific liquid transport or drying method | One unrelated moisture result reused for a different claim |
| Pilling / abrasion resistant | Fabric face, color, end use and separate method | Pilling rating and/or abrasion end point | Surface failure or misleading durability claim |
| Colorfastness | Color, adjacent fabric, dry/wet or exposure route | Wash, rubbing, perspiration, water/light or use-specific method | Staining, shade change or crocking |
| Dimensional stability | Fabric and finished garment after agreed care cycles | Fabric change, garment POM, spirality and appearance | Size drift, twisting or fit complaints |
| UPF / UV protection | Final material/color and dry/wet/stretched state as required | Destination-market UV transmission/rating method | Unsupported rating or coverage assumption |
| Chlorine / saltwater durability | Final material, color, lining and exposure cycle | Exposure plus recovery, strength, color and appearance | Elastic or visual failure after use |
Use separate guides for pilling and abrasion, colorfastness, shrinkage and dimensional stability, UPF and chemical compliance. A fiber name or percentage is not a substitute for any of them.
If the design includes all-over artwork or a placement graphic, use the activewear printing guide to choose a candidate process from the full substrate—not from “polyester” or “nylon” alone—and to control the strike-off, garment application and bulk release.
Recycled fibers, chemistry and performance are three separate claims
“Recycled polyester,” “recycled nylon,” “safer chemistry” and “high performance” are not interchangeable statements.
- Fiber identity and percentage: what generic fibers make up the component?
- Recycled-content claim: what evidence connects the claimed recycled input and percentage to the material or product?
- Chemical compliance: which destination, retailer RSL, article/component, substance family, color and lot are covered?
- Performance: which method and pass result support the end-use statement?
A recycled polyester jersey does not automatically wick or dry quickly. A certification or facility audit does not automatically cover every fiber, dye, finish, color or order. A compliant chemical test does not establish abrasion life. Keep each claim tied to its own evidence and scope. The activewear certifications guide helps buyers distinguish facility, process, material, product and chain-of-custody evidence.
What current brand pages show—and what they do not prove
Current first-party product pages reviewed on August 11, 2026 illustrate why composition cannot be used as a performance ranking.
| Independent retail example | Publicly stated material | Public product direction | Sourcing lesson—not a copied recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFYNE Dynamic Leggings | 90% nylon / 10% elastane | Seamless, high-stretch training legging | A relatively lower elastane percentage can still be marketed around stretch and fit; the percentage does not reveal knit program or measured power |
| Adanola Ultimate Leggings | 79% polyamide / 21% elastane | Medium-compression lifestyle/training legging | A different percentage and construction can target another fit/hand position; retail wording is not a transferable test result |
| Janji Women’s 4-inch Trail Short | 68% nylon / 32% elastane main knit; separate pocket material | Compressive running short with storage | Components, pocket load, grippers and pattern work with the main knit; one headline percentage cannot describe the whole garment |
| Bandit Running Ares Distance Sleeveless Quarter Zip | 92% polyester / 8% elastane | Fitted running top with ventilation and pockets | Polyester can be developed for close-fitting performance tops, but the fiber name alone does not substantiate the brand’s moisture or breathability language |
Relationship disclosure: DFYNE, Adanola, Janji and Bandit Running are independent editorial examples. Linked Sourcing does not claim that any is a client, partner, endorsement, supplier or manufacturing relationship. Product pages, wording and compositions can change; verify the current first-party page before using an example in research.
The table reports what those brands publish. It does not independently verify softness, wicking, drying, opacity, compression, recovery, pilling, abrasion, colorfastness, chlorine resistance, sales demand, conversion, return rates or repeat orders.
Use TikTok and Instagram as a question source, not a specification source
Search and social language can reveal what buyers and wearers care about: “buttery,” “second skin,” “sculpting,” “compressive,” “sweat proof,” “breathable” or “no front seam.” It cannot tell a factory how to reproduce the outcome. For that last phrase, the no-front-seam leggings manufacturing guide connects rise, crotch extension, gusset geometry, material power/growth, opacity, grading and movement while rejecting universal “camel-toe proof” claims.
TikTok Trends can be used to review trend signals by region and time. Instagram Insights gives eligible accounts performance information about their own content and audience. Neither platform supplies laboratory evidence or proves that a visible product’s fiber composition is accurate.
| Social signal | Convert it into a buyer question | Convert it into a controllable specification |
|---|---|---|
| “Buttery soft” | Soft compared with which approved reference, before and after washing? | Sealed hand standard, finish route and after-care comparison |
| “Second skin” | Is the priority low force, thinness, smoothness, fit or invisibility under clothing? | Fabric construction/GSM, load-extension behavior, pattern and fit approval |
| “Sculpting” | Does this mean visual seams, zonal knit, high fabric power or garment pressure? | Exact construction plus evidence-bounded claim wording |
| “Sweat proof” | Does the buyer mean low visible sweat, transport, drying or opacity when wet? | Color/material screening and the exact moisture/appearance test question |
| “Breathable” | Air permeability, water-vapor behavior, ventilation zones or wearer perception? | Method, specimen state and garment design details |
| “Squat proof” | At which color, size, body, extension, lighting and movement? | Controlled opacity and garment movement protocol |
The content workflow is: observe the phrase, define the underlying user need, write a measurable brief, test the relevant risk, then publish only the claim the evidence supports. Reach or views do not establish commercial demand, conversion or product quality.
For Pilates and studio grip socks, composition is only one part of a shaped knitted system. Use the grip sock manufacturing guide to specify body/plating/reinforcement yarns, elastomeric zones, relaxed and extended measures, terry, toe/heel/cuff construction, grip chemistry and surface-specific evidence instead of ranking cotton, nylon, polyester or spandex percentages as “better grip.”
Ready Styles: choose an existing fabric without opening the whole catalogue
Linked Sourcing keeps the Ready Styles selection inside a private Excel catalogue. The public website does not expose the full style library for unrestricted browsing. Request the file from Jerry, shortlist style codes, then ask for the current standard composition, colors, size availability, quotation and evidence relevant to your destination.
Ready Style minimum = max(50, selected color-size combinations × 15). For example, one style with two colors and two sizes creates four selected combinations, so the starting calculation is 60 pieces. Availability and final allocation must be reconfirmed before payment.
| Send this information | Why it is enough for a first reply |
|---|---|
| Product direction: leggings, bra, top, shorts, seamless, swim or other | Routes the request to the relevant private selection |
| Target quantity | Shows whether the 50-piece style minimum and allocation rule can work |
| Market / country | Flags label, evidence, climate and delivery questions |
| Preferred feel or use in plain language | Helps Jerry shortlist without forcing you to write a technical specification |
| Any reference image or style codes | Speeds visual matching and quotation |
You do not need a completed tech pack or a long mandatory form for this route. Ask Jerry for the current Ready Styles catalogue and stock quotation.
Full Custom: specify the result, then develop the fabric
Use Full Custom when the project needs a new composition, custom color, knit, GSM, yarn, hand feel, print, finish, recycled-content route, performance result or buyer-owned fit.
Full Custom starting quantity = ordered color-style pairs × 200. One style in two custom colors starts from 400 pieces; three styles in two colors each start from 1,200 pieces. Special yarn, mill dyeing, printing, finishes, trims and laboratory work can impose higher minimums or separate charges.
Copy-and-send custom fabric brief
Hi Jerry, I want to develop a custom ____. Destination market: ____. Intended activity/climate: ____. Planned quantity: ____ pieces per color and style. Current material direction: [nylon / polyester / blend / not decided]. Target hand and fit: ____. Most important claims or risks: ____. Reference sample, swatch, image or tech pack attached: ____. Please recommend fabric options and identify the composition, construction, GSM, test plan, sample cost, upstream minimums and approval sequence before bulk.
This first message is intentionally simple. The technical record is built after the sourcing direction is clear.
Fabric approval sequence before bulk
- Freeze the use case. Record activity, climate, fit, target price, destination and exact intended claims.
- Select candidate systems. Compare complete mill articles or yarn/knit routes, not isolated fiber percentages.
- Verify identity. Record generic composition names, component scope, recycled claim evidence and destination label route.
- Measure construction. Lock knit/weave, yarn reference, GSM, thickness, direction, color and finish.
- Screen the fabric. Test relevant elongation/power/growth, opacity, moisture, surface, color and dimensional risks.
- Make comparable garments. Use controlled patterns so a fabric comparison is not confused with a fit change.
- Approve fit and movement. Use risk-representative sizes, body measurements, activities, colors and component loads.
- Repeat after care or exposure. Recheck dimensions, appearance, recovery, shade and claim-specific properties.
- Seal the standard. Retain an approved swatch, garment, BOM/tech-pack revision, report identifiers and tolerances.
- Control bulk. Connect incoming material lots, shade bands, production samples and risk-based inspection to the sealed standard.
Put the agreed record in the activewear tech pack and keep the approval evidence with the sample approval checklist. “Same composition” and “same as sample” are not adequate bulk acceptance criteria when the article, color, finish, pattern or test state is unidentified.
The decision in one sentence
Choose nylon or polyester as a candidate base, use spandex/elastane where the material system needs elastic behavior, and approve the complete fabric-plus-garment result. Fiber percentage belongs on the specification and label; it is not a quality score.
Running shorts make this especially visible because a woven shell, brief or long liner, mesh, pocket bag and elastic can all use different material systems. The running shorts manufacturing guide connects those materials to split geometry, skin-contact risk, phone/fuel load, wet behavior and complete-garment movement rather than treating one fiber ratio as the answer.
Cycling bib shorts make the same boundary visible across the lower body, brace mesh, straps, grippers, cargo pockets and pad top sheet/foam. The cycling bib shorts manufacturing guide connects material direction and recovery to pad placement, saddle posture, leg hold, opacity, exact loads and care without treating polyamide/elastane percentages or pad thickness as comfort scores.
Running jackets expose another boundary: nylon/polyamide or polyester content cannot prove wind resistance, water repellency, hydrostatic resistance, air permeability, vapour resistance, coating adhesion, seam leakage or pack durability. Use the running jacket manufacturing guide to connect the complete shell stack to zippers, seam tape, vents, hood, movement, care and exact claim evidence.
Official and first-party sources reviewed
- FTC: Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements, 16 CFR 303.7 and 16 CFR 303.17, US generic-fiber and textile-labeling references;
- Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011, EU fiber names and composition-label framework;
- ISO 20932-1:2018, ISO 20932-2:2018 and ASTM D6614/D6614M-20, fabric elasticity/stretch-growth references;
- AATCC TM217-2025 announcement and AATCC TM199, distinct moisture-management questions;
- TikTok Trends and Instagram Insights, used only to frame current audience questions;
- current first-party pages from DFYNE, Adanola, Janji and Bandit Running, used only as independent editorial examples.
