What Is the Purpose of a Side Slit in Athletic Skort Design?

Side slits can increase stride freedom while changing movement-related coverage.

Shorts and skorts need enough movement allowance without unstable openings or unnecessary bulk. Evaluate the feature on representative wearers during the intended activity; material resistance, pattern shaping, and edge construction work together, so changing only one dimension may not resolve the underlying problem. Validate slit length during play.