StarPro Combat Apparel Size Guide: Fit, Washing & Care Tips
StarPro Combat’s athleisure line is built across different fits, fabrics, and training uses, so the right size and care method depends on the piece. Lifestyle items like the athleisure tee, hoodie, and sweatpants are more relaxed, while compression shirts, leggings, biker tights, crop tops, and sports bras sit closer to the body. Most pieces should be washed cold, air dried, and handled carefully to protect stretch, print, fit, and performance.
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Key Takeaways
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StarPro Combat just came out with a 12-piece athletic wear that promises both form and function in training and everyday life. The collection includes tees, shorts, compression wear, sweatpants, hoodies, and crop tops and sports bras for women.
If you’re considering adding these to your closet, you probably have a few questions before you place your order online. How does it fit? Should you size up or down? How do you wash and dry certain pieces?
In this article, we’ll go over sizing, how each piece fits, and how to care for your StarPro apparel so it stays looking and feeling brand new for longer. We’ll also answer some of the most common questions you may have.
What size should I get in StarPro Combat Athleisure? Should I size up or down?
Choose your usual size, but pay attention to the cut and fit of each item. Since the StarPro Combat apparel line is built to fit through various parts of your day, not every piece sits the same way when worn.
Size charts are included in each product listing so you can check against your measurements.
Choose your usual size or size down: Relaxed Lifestyle Fit
Pieces: Unisex Athleisure T-Shirt, Unisex Hoodie, Unisex Sweat Pants
These are your more relaxed pieces, best for every day wear, light workout, travel, and casual gym days. The Unisex Athleisure T-Shirt is oversized by design, so you may go a size down if you prefer a closer fit. The Unisex Hoodie and Unisex Sweat Pants have a more structured feel but are still intended to feel comfortable outside of training.
Choose your usual size: Athletic Training Fit
Pieces: Unisex Training T-Shirt, Men’s Shorts, Women’s Shorts
These pieces are built for active training, so they should fit well without feeling like you’re working against them when you move. The Unisex Training T-Shirt has a closer athletic cut than the Athleisure T-Shirt, but it should not feel like compression. For the Men’s Shorts and Women’s Shorts, choose the size that feels secure at the waist while still giving room for your legs to move.
Size up if you’re between sizes: Close Compression Fit, Sweat-Focused Fit
Pieces: Unisex Compression Shirt, Leggings, Biker Tights, Crop Top, Sports Bra
These are designed to sit securely against the body. The Unisex Compression shirt should fit like a second skin without feeling restrictive or suffocating, while the Leggings, Biker Tights, Crop Top, and Sports Bra should sit snug without digging into your skin. If you’re between sizes, it’s usually better to size up for these pieces.
The Unisex Sauna Suit is a more specialised piece. It should feel comfortable enough to move in. Choose your usual size for a standard active fit, or size up if you want more room for layering underneath.
How do I wash StarPro Combat Athleisure pieces?
Here are some tips to keep your StarPro Combat pieces looking and feeling brand new for longer:
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Wash in cold water. This is generally the best way to protect fabrics, prints, and the shape and stretch for any kind of clothing. Many of the StarPro Combat collection include performance fabrics that stretch and printed details that last longer when they are kept away from high heat.
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Avoid heat. Elastic fiber blends with spandex, Lycra, and nylon are broken down faster with heat and rough handling.
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Turn printed pieces inside out before washing to reduce friction against the print and the outer surface of the fabric.
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Wash similar fabrics together. Rough items like denim can rub against activewear and cause unnecessary wear.
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Use a mild detergent only for stretch and performance pieces. Fabric softeners can coat synthetic fibers and reduce breathability, the function of silicone grips, and trap sweat and odour over time, making it faster to stink up.
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Avoid bleach and other strong chemicals that can age the fabric faster or damage it with misuse.
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Do not wring stretch pieces aggressively.
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Do not leave sweaty gear bundled up in a gym bag for hours. Sweat and moisture breed bacteria that wear down fabric and make it harder to remove odour later. Hang it to dry while waiting for laundry day.
How do I wash the sauna suit?
Use cold water and a mild detergent and hang to air dry. Avoid bleach, fabric softener, and high-heat cycles which can damage the fabric and shorten its lifespan. The Unisex Sauna Suit is designed to trap heat and sweat, so absolutely do not leave it sitting in sweat in your gym bag—this creates the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria that causes odour and even skin infections. Instead, rinse it immediately after use and hang it to dry while it waits for wash day.
Are the StarPro Combat bottoms (Men’s Shorts, Women’s Shorts, Leggings, Biker Tights, and Unisex Sweat Pants) squat-proof?
Shorts, Leggings, Biker Tights, and Sweat Pants are designed to stay covered when you squat, bend, or move through floor work. The reinforced crotch also adds extra coverage at a high-stress area for Leggings and Biker Tights. Keep in mind that it is important you choose the right size for you. If they are too small, the fabric may overstretch.
The Unisex Sweat Pants are better for warm-ups, cool-downs, light workouts, and casual gym days. They can handle squats and movement, but they’re not the most performance-focused bottom in the collection.
Should compression gear feel uncomfortable at first?
No. Compression gear should feel tight and secure, but it should not feel uncomfortable.
The Unisex Compression Shirt, Leggings, Biker Tights, Crop Top, and Sports Bra are designed to sit close to the body so they stay in place during training. You should feel supported, but you should still be able to breathe, move your shoulders, squat, bend, and train without feeling restricted.
If the piece digs in, rolls down, limits movement, or feels painful, it is likely too small. In that case, size up, especially if you are between sizes.
Conclusion
StarPro Combat apparel is built to move with you through training, recovery, and everyday wear. Once you understand the fit, choose the right size, and care for each piece properly, it becomes much easier to get more life out of your gear. Wash cold, avoid heat, and treat performance fabrics with care so every piece stays ready for your next session.