Introduction
Anyone can claim their shorts are "built to last."
But how do you actually prove it?
At Centric, we don’t just design for style or comfort — we engineer gear to survive the grind.
That means reps, sweat, friction, washes, and relentless wear.
So we put our training shorts through real-world durability tests.
Here’s how they held up — and why serious athletes swear by them.
1️⃣ Fabric Stress Test: Pull, Stretch, Repeat
First, we tested the integrity of our fabric during high-tension movements:
→ 100 deep barbell squats
→ Sprint intervals
→ Lateral jumps
Result:
No thinning. No tearing.
The 4-way stretch fabric returned to shape — with zero bagging at the knees or waistband.
Why? Because we use high-twist yarns designed for resilience, not just flexibility.
2️⃣ Friction Test: HIIT + Conditioning Circuit
We ran a sweat-heavy HIIT session:
→ Box jumps
→ Rowing
→ Sit-ups
→ Kettlebell swings
This simulates real friction points: waistband roll, inner thigh wear, seam stress.
Result:
Waistband stayed in place. Inner thigh panels remained intact.
No chafing. No stretching out. No fading from sweat exposure.
3️⃣ Wash Test: 30 Cycles Later
Next, we washed a single pair 30 times over 6 weeks — cold cycle + hang dry.
Result:
→ No color fade
→ No frayed threads
→ Zero shrinkage
The shorts maintained their stretch, structure, and finish.
Most performance gear begins to lose its edge after 10–15 washes. Ours didn’t flinch at 30.
4️⃣ Athlete Feedback: Real Sessions, Real Talk
We sent 10 athletes into 2 weeks of high-frequency use:
→ Lifting, running, cycling, hiking
They reported:
→ 100% said shorts held shape
→ 0 cases of ripped seams or overstretched elastic
→ 9 out of 10 said they'd “buy again without hesitation”
Conclusion
Tough workouts demand tougher gear.
And durability isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s essential.
At Centric, we don’t just design training shorts for show.
We build them to go the distance — with the fabric, construction, and fit to keep up with your grind.
Tear-tested. Wash-tested. Athlete-tested.