In this episode of the Brief Talk Podcast, Tim and Fourway333 delve into the fascinating world of spandex, focusing on one-piece suits. They explore various types of full suits, including Amoresi suits, and discuss the appeal of their fit and feel. The conversation covers the quality and variety of spandex brands available, the nuances of gendered options in spandex, and the importance of seam design for comfort. They also touch on sport-specific suits, particularly for speed skating, and share valuable buying tips. The episode concludes with a discussion on the philosophy of sharing gear sources and the impact it has on the spandex community. In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the world of spandex suits, discussing everything from affordable options to high-end technical gear. They explore the importance of features in cold weather gear, the unique aspects of Nordic skiing suits, and the intricacies of dancewear. The discussion also covers the differences between front zip and back zip suits, emphasizing comfort and fit. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace spandex for various occasions, highlighting its versatility and the joy it can bring.

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Here is the final version of the brand list with full URLs so you can easily paste it into your podcast show notes:

Suits

Amoresy – Known for shiny, silky full suits with a high nylon content.
Website: https://amoresy.com/

Nike – Offers various full suits, including the Matthew Williams camo suit and Air Jordan suit.
Website: https://www.nike.com/

Adidas – Produced specialty full suits, including the Stella McCartney label and swim skins.
Website: https://www.adidas.com/

Saucony (Salkany) – Made the Amp Pro suit, a women’s suit that fits men well.
Website: https://www.saucony.com/

Skims (Kim Kardashian brand) – Offers seamless suits, including full Power Mesh suits.
Website: https://www.skims.com/

Cycling

Ekoi – Offers winter cycling suits (~$150), windproof and high quality.
Website: https://www.ekoi.com/

Castelli – Made thermal suits, including the first Air Block windproof spandex suit.
Website: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/

Nike, Adidas, CWX – Make cycling suits with windproof and waterproof panels.
• Nike Cycling: Website: https://www.nike.com/
• Adidas Cycling: Website: https://www.adidas.com/
• CW-X: Website: https://cw-x.com/

Dancewear

Speerise – Sells various shiny and matte spandex suits, including full suits and leotards.
Website: https://www.speerise.com/

Capezio – Offers dancewear, including suits made from Polartec, a stretch fleece material.
Website: https://www.capezio.com/

Danskin – Made Suplex fabric suits in the late ’80s/early ’90s, including a turtleneck full suit.
Website: https://www.danskin.com/

BalTogs – Offers a range of dancewear with men’s cuts.
Website: https://www.baltogs.com/

Bloch – Known for dancewear, possibly including men’s full suits.
Website: https://www.blochworld.com/

Dive Suits

Henderson – Known for high-quality dive skins.
Website: https://hendersonusa.com/

Oztech – Produces dive skins and related gear.
(Website unavailable—likely a specialty supplier)

Diveskins – A brand from the ’80s, known for their suits.
(Likely discontinued, but similar products available on dive retailers like DiveGearExpress: https://www.divegearexpress.com/)

Slinks – Offers affordable, sporty back-zip suits with a high Lycra content.
(Likely available on marketplaces like Amazon & eBay)

Waterlust – High-end brand making printed full suits with technical fabrics.
Website: https://waterlust.com/

Speed Skating Suits

Craft – Produces high-quality speed skating suits and winter sports gear.
Website: https://www.craftsportswear.com/

Hunter – A major European brand offering speed skating and cycling suits.
(Website unavailable—most available via specialty retailers)

Bioracer – Known for technical racing suits used in speed skating.
Website: https://www.bioracer.com/

AGU – Specializes in speed skating suits.
Website: https://agu.com/

Nice – Makes padded speed skating suits with cut-resistant panels for safety.
(Limited online presence, likely sold through niche retailers)
O-Skate – Produces thin, skinsuit-style speed skating gear.
(Likely available on niche sporting goods websites)

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