Our focus changed to the creation of a brand new, purpose designed fabric. We began researching new technologies, a different approach was needed… It became clear, that current fabrics on the market were simply not up to scratch for the level of grip required, they lost their ‘tackiness’ after just a few uses or after machine washing. Being let down by various small manufacturers, hitting dead ends, and and creating prototypes that just didn’t grip enough.
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The three main attributes these leggings had to be:ġ) Breathability - so sweat is not retained in the clothing during the work out.Ģ) Flexibility - four way stretch in order to fit like other leading technical sports fabrics, allowing for a full range of movement.ģ) Grip - Enough grip to stay put on the pole, but not so much that would hinder movement or compromise fluidity.Ģ013-2014 Saw disappointment after disappointment. In 2012, Harriet, 19 years old, wanted to create a pair of Pole Dance Leggings that gripped to the Pole. It’s been a ride, meeting some truly inspiring and generous individuals, and we’re only just beginning. In this time we may have gone slightly mad, 7 days a week of working morning and night has resulted in silly voices, saying things in unison and regular outbursts of mad laughter. In the time that Gecko Grip™ has been developed, (I) Harriet and Melissa have left comfortable corporate jobs and taken a walk on the wild side, investing everything into apparel we believe in - striving to be creative and a little bit different. no - ovaries, to build the Creatures brand in a community they love - The Pole Community. The story of Gecko Grip™ tells the tale of two girls with the balls.