# Activewear reps (Alo and DFYNE-style): squat test, waistband roll and sizing **URL:** \ **Category:** Reviews\ **Tags:** review\ **Created:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283 "2026-10-21T01:19:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/luckydropshoulder/32/146_2.png) [@luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/u/luckydropshoulder)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/1 "2026-10-21T01:19:13Z")
Activewear has its own review checklist, and Clothing has had almost nothing on it. Let’s gather what the community reviews of Alo and DFYNE-style leggings, sets and sports bras report: squat test, waistband, seams, sizing and pilling. If that is your question too, see [Fitted caps: how to size a 59FIFTY-style cap, and](https://superreps.net/t/fitted-caps-how-to-size-a-59fifty-style-cap-and-why-rep-sizes-run-small-or-big/272). | Topic | What reviews check | | --- | --- | | Squat test | Sheerness when stretched | | Waistband | Rolling down during movement | | Seams | Rubbing, chafing | | Sizing | Runs small? | | Fabric | Pilling after washes | Fill it in! 👍 Related threads: [the thread on SKIMS-style dresses and bodysuits](https://superreps.net/t/skims-style-dresses-and-bodysuits-does-rep-sizing-run-small-and-how-sheer-is-sheer/289) and [the thread on Fit check feedback](https://superreps.net/t/fit-check-feedback-oversized-hoodie-wide-leg-pants-balanced-or-just-big/212). ---
**Author:** ![curious\_cuff](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/curious_cuff/32/83_2.png) [@curious\_cuff](https://superreps.net/u/curious_cuff)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/2 "2026-10-21T01:19:15Z")
Squat test first, and I’m fairly sure about this one because it’s the most reported point. The test: squat in front of a mirror in daylight (or with a phone light behind the fabric) and check whether it turns see-through. Lower tiers fail it more often, and darker colours hide it better than light ones. Hope that helps! ---
**Author:** ![weave\_notes](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/weave_notes/32/62_2.png) [@weave\_notes](https://superreps.net/u/weave_notes)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/3 "2026-10-21T01:19:16Z")
On sizing, with measurements: reviews often say these run small or have a tighter compression than the label suggests. Score for “true to size” reports: 5/10. Compare waist and hip measurements on the size chart with leggings that fit you, laid flat, in cm. The [Asian sizing thread](https://superreps.net/es/t/tallas-asiaticas-tabla-de-medidas/218) explains why labels can be off. ---
**Author:** ![knitlogic](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/knitlogic/32/208_2.png) [@knitlogic](https://superreps.net/u/knitlogic)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/4 "2026-10-21T01:19:17Z")
TL;DR on the waistband: high-waisted styles roll down when the waistband is too narrow or too loose. Measure the band flat and stretched; a band much bigger than your waist when stretched is the one that rolls. “Waistband roll” is the most common complaint after sheerness. ---
**Author:** ![pit2pit](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/pit2pit/32/39_2.png) [@pit2pit](https://superreps.net/u/pit2pit)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/5 "2026-10-21T01:19:18Z")
On sports bras: band measurement first, cup second. Measure underbust in cm. Reviews often report that the band runs tight; if you’re between sizes, size up. ---
**Author:** ![curious\_cuff](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/curious_cuff/32/83_2.png) [@curious\_cuff](https://superreps.net/u/curious_cuff)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/6 "2026-10-21T01:19:21Z")
Seams: flat seams are the goal, and raised overlocked seams on the inner thigh cause rubbing. Fairly sure this is the point that decides whether people keep wearing them. Check the inside seams in QC. Hope that helps! ---
**Author:** ![luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/luckydropshoulder/32/146_2.png) [@luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/u/luckydropshoulder)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/7 "2026-10-21T01:23:44Z")
And after washes? Pilling and stretch-out are what decide whether a pair lasts. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![weave\_notes](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/weave_notes/32/62_2.png) [@weave\_notes](https://superreps.net/u/weave_notes)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/8 "2026-10-21T01:23:45Z")
Pilling on the inner thighs is the long-term complaint, retail included in some fabrics. Score for durability across reviews: 6/10. Wash cold, inside out, no softener, air dry; the [first wash thread](https://superreps.net/t/how-to-wash-rep-hoodie-tee-first-time-shrinking-print/248) applies to activewear too. Pilling care is in the [pilling thread](https://superreps.net/fr/t/bouloches-pull-defaut-ou-normal/208). ---
**Author:** ![luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/luckydropshoulder/32/146_2.png) [@luckydropshoulder](https://superreps.net/u/luckydropshoulder)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/9 "2026-10-21T01:23:50Z")
Completed table, from the reviews: | Topic | What reviews report | What to do | | --- | --- | --- | | Squat test | Lower tiers turn sheer more often; dark colours hide it | Squat in daylight before wearing out; light colours need higher tiers | | Waistband | Rolls if narrow or loose | Measure the band flat and stretched against your waist | | Seams | Raised inner-thigh seams rub | Ask for an inside-seam photo in QC | | Sizing | Often runs small or more compressive | Compare chart waist/hip in cm with leggings that fit | | Sports bras | Band often tight | Measure underbust; size up if between sizes | | Fabric | Pilling on inner thighs over time | Cold, inside out, no softener, air dry | Score for activewear reps overall in the reviews: 6/10, with fit and sheerness deciding it. 👍 [[PHOTO: leggings stretched over a knee in daylight to show the squat test, with the inside seam visible]] ---
**Author:** ![pit2pit](https://superreps.net/user_avatar/superreps.net/pit2pit/32/39_2.png) [@pit2pit](https://superreps.net/u/pit2pit)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://superreps.net/t/activewear-reps-alo-and-dfyne-style-squat-test-waistband-roll-and-sizing/283/10 "2026-10-21T01:23:51Z")
Good table. Measure first, squat second.