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We're working on the first designs in this category. Join Zilenzo Club and we'll let you know when they're ready. Until then, take a look at the T-shirts you can buy today.
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Buying guide
Sweat wristbands
What does a wristband do?
When you sweat, the sweat runs from your forearm down towards your hand. A sweatband on your wrist catches it, so your palm and grip stay dry for longer. Many players also use the band to quickly wipe their forehead between points, so you don't have to walk over to your towel every time.
Wristbands are most common in racket sports, but they also make sense in basketball, in the gym with dumbbells and for anyone bothered by sweaty hands.
Terry towelling is the standard
The classic sports wristband is knitted in terry towelling, a fabric with small loops that can absorb a lot of moisture. Cotton absorbs well and feels soft against the skin. A blend with synthetic fibres and a little elastane dries faster and holds its shape better, so the band doesn't go slack after many washes. Both work; it comes down to what you prefer.
Width and fit
Wristbands typically come in a narrow version that only covers the wrist and a wide one that goes some way up the forearm. The wide version catches more sweat and is popular in tennis and padel, where matches can be long. The narrow version feels lighter and gets in the way less in table tennis and badminton, where the wrist works fast.
The band should be snug enough not to slide down over your hand, but never so tight that it leaves marks on your skin. Most wristbands are one size, so if you have a very slim or very broad wrist, it pays to try one first.
Wristbands for tennis and other racket sports
In tennis and padel, many players wear a wristband on their racket arm and some wear one on both arms, so the free hand is also dry when you change grip or wipe your forehead. In table tennis and badminton, a single narrow band on the playing arm is the most common choice. Pair it with a headband if sweat also runs into your eyes.
Care and design
A wristband soon gets damp and should be washed after every session. Wash it at a low temperature, avoid fabric softener, which makes terry towelling less absorbent, and let the band air dry.
Our wristbands will be designed the way we design everything else: artificial intelligence delivers lots of ideas for patterns and colours, and we choose and refine them. Until they arrive, you can find T-shirts for tennis, padel, badminton and table tennis in the shop.
Frequently asked questions
Which wristband is best for tennis?
For tennis, a wide terry towelling wristband is the best choice, because it catches a lot of sweat during long matches. It should sit snugly without being tight. Many tennis players wear one on each arm.
Which arm should the wristband go on?
Most people wear the wristband on their playing arm, so their grip stays dry. If you sweat a lot, a band on the other arm can also help, for example when you wipe your forehead or toss the ball up to serve in tennis.
How often should you wash a wristband?
Wash your wristband after every training session or match, because it absorbs a lot of sweat. Use a low temperature and no fabric softener, and let it air dry.
Does Zilenzo sell wristbands today?
No, not yet. Our first wristbands are on the way, but we have no date. Join Zilenzo Club to be notified.
How do delivery and returns work at Zilenzo?
Zilenzo ships from Denmark within 1–2 working days. The delivery time and shipping cost for your country are shown at checkout. You can change your mind within 14 days and pay the return shipping yourself.