More About The Fabric

Fabric Quality


Arm, Forearm, & Leg Sleeves

Heavy Weight

The fabric of our heavy weight, arm, forearm, & leg sleeves have a weight and texture most similar to an athletic sock with full coverage terry knit on the inside of the sleeves.

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Full Fit Leg Sleeve & Knee Sleeve

Medium Weight

We knit the same performance yarns for the full fit leg sleeves and knee sleeve that are used in all our other sleeve products. The difference is the inside of the medium weight is less dense with tighter loops than the heavy weight terry, and still providing a smooth appearance.

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Arm, Forearm, & Leg Sleeves

Light Weight

The fabric of our light weight, arm, forearm, & leg sleeves have a texture most similar to a dress sock.

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Full-Length, 3/4, Fingerless, & Long Fingerless Gloves

Performance Polyester

The fabric used in our Full-finger, 3/4 Finger, Fingerless, & Long Fingerless gloves is a special blend similar in weight to our light weight sleeves.

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Yarn Details


Polypropylene
A superior moisture management lightweight synthetic fiber; breathable, yet retains warmth when it’s cold and coolness when it’s warm.

Performance  Polyester
A high performance polyester made from recycled plastic. Well known for its ability to move moisture away from the skin with an inherent resistance to fading and shrinkage.

Lycra® Spandex
Provides 4-way stretch and recovery to enhance form fitting comfort.

Nylon
Provides durability, quick-drying and easy to wash. Well known for its strength and stretch.

Elastic
Provides extreme stretch and recovery

All yarns used in Limbkeepers are used in pro sport socks and apparel.

What does this yarn technology mean to you?

The polypropylene and performance polyester yarns have inherent moisture wicking features for quick dry. The blend of these high performance yarns with Lycra® Spandex, nylon, and elastic make a cushioned, form fitting sleeve without compression. The rebound stretch keeps these sleeves from sliding down and helps retain their shape.