As with riding breeches, you can choose between styles with knee patches or full seat riding leggings. The choice between them is a matter of taste. For example, full seat leggings offer very good grip in the saddle. For many dressage riders, this is a reason to opt for the full seat version. On the other hand, some riders find full seat riding tights stiff and uncomfortable. In cross-country and jumping, the greater freedom of movement offered by riding leggings with knee patches can be a real advantage. As with breeches, riding leggings come with leather, synthetic leather or silicone grip. Leather is certainly the most durable, but also the most high-maintenance. Regardless of the type and material, most riding leggings can be machine washed at 30°C or 40°C.