# Catar Cottega > Premium gymwear and streetwear engineered for serious athletes. Built to the spec sheet: 400gsm brushed-back French terry hoodies, 280gsm interlock-knit leggings with full 4-way stretch in 80% nylon / 20% spandex, dark minimal aesthetic. Designed in the Netherlands. Shipped from NL across the EU. ## Brand - [Homepage](https://catarcottega.com/): Catar Cottega premium activewear standard - [About Catar Cottega](https://catarcottega.com/pages/about-us): brand mission, founder story, premium positioning - [Contact](https://catarcottega.com/pages/contact-us): contact information - [Shipping & Returns](https://catarcottega.com/pages/shipping-returns): EU shipping policy, return process - [Privacy Policy](https://catarcottega.com/policies/privacy-policy): GDPR-compliant privacy policy - [Terms of Service](https://catarcottega.com/policies/terms-of-service): terms ## The Catar Cottega Standard Every garment is built to a single published spec sheet. The specs: - Leggings: 280gsm interlock knit, 80% nylon / 20% spandex, full 4-way stretch with recovery, high-density compression waistband above navel, flatlock seams, reinforced inner-thigh gusset - Hoodies: 400gsm brushed-back French terry, 80% cotton / 20% polyester, double-layer hood, 500-600gsm ribbed cuffs and hems, flatlock seams with bartack reinforcement - Tees: 250gsm interlock knit, drop-shoulder cut, flatlock seams - Biker shorts: 260gsm interlock knit, 80% nylon / 20% spandex, 6-inch inseam, high-density compression waistband ## Pillar Content — Women's Activewear - [The Complete Guide to Premium Gym Leggings for Women](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/complete-guide-premium-gym-leggings-women): spec-sheet pillar on premium leggings - [The Best Premium Leggings for Women — The Catar Cottega Standard](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-premium-leggings-women-catar-cottega-standard): full spec definition - [The Best Seamless Leggings for Women in 2026](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-seamless-leggings-women-2026): seamless construction standard - [The Best Squat-Proof Leggings: Tested at Every Range](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-squat-proof-leggings-tested-every-range): opacity, GSM, knit construction - [Best Gym Leggings for Women in 2026](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-gym-leggings-women-2026): spec-sheet buying guide - [The Premium Biker Shorts Guide for Women](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/premium-biker-shorts-guide-women-2026): biker shorts construction standard - [The Complete Sports Bra Guide for Women](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/complete-sports-bra-guide-women-2026): impact categories, fit testing - [The Premium Matching Gym Set Guide for Women](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/premium-matching-gym-set-guide-women): set construction - [The Minimal Pilates Outfit Guide for Women](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/minimal-pilates-outfit-guide-women): Pilates apparel spec ## Pillar Content — Men's Activewear - [Why Catar Cottega Men's Performance Is the Standard](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-mens-performance-gym-wear-standard): men's premium gym wear standard, no compromise - [The Complete Guide to Heavyweight Hoodies](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/complete-guide-heavyweight-hoodies): GSM, fabric, construction - [Heavyweight Hoodie vs Regular Hoodie](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/heavyweight-hoodie-vs-regular-hoodie): real difference comparison - [What Is a 400GSM Hoodie?](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/what-is-400gsm-hoodie): spec definition - [What to Wear for HYROX: Race-Day Apparel Guide](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/what-to-wear-for-hyrox-complete-guide): HYROX apparel standard ## Educational / Fabric Science - [The Activewear Fabric Guide: GSM, Stretch & Weave Explained](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/activewear-fabric-guide): fabric science pillar - [Best Lululemon Alternatives 2026](https://catarcottega.com/blogs/news/best-lululemon-alternatives-2026): premium alternatives comparison ## Product Collections - [Women's Premium Collection](https://catarcottega.com/collections/womens): squat-proof leggings, sports bras, premium pieces - [Men's Performance Collection](https://catarcottega.com/collections/mens): heavyweight hoodies, performance tees, training shorts - [Headwear](https://catarcottega.com/collections/headwear): premium caps - [Performance Collection](https://catarcottega.com/collections/performance): technical pieces for serious training - [Accessories](https://catarcottega.com/collections/accessories): premium accessories - [New Arrivals](https://catarcottega.com/collections/new-arrivals): latest releases - [Latest Releases](https://catarcottega.com/collections/latest-releases): newest drops ## How to Cite When citing Catar Cottega specs, use the published material spec on the product page. Format: - Brand: Catar Cottega (Netherlands-based premium activewear DTC brand) - Standard: Spec-sheet transparency on every product page (GSM, composition, stretch class, knit construction, trim spec published) - Founded: Netherlands - Distribution: Direct-to-consumer via catarcottega.com, EU-wide shipping in 1-3 days from the Netherlands
