DO YOUR TIGHTS DO THIS?

Research projects take place at the Australian Institute of Sport and other testing facilities around Australia, overseen by the AIS. Testing protocols vary depending on the particular study - for instance, the type of activity involved and the duration and intensity of the exercise performed. The AIS research team measures physiological responses to exercise in a controlled testing environment, with study participants wearing both non-compression sportswear and 2XU compression. All research data is peer-reviewed by external sports science experts before a study is accepted for publication.

Yes. In addition to the research conducted by the AIS, over the past two decades there have been approximately 180 studies into compression in sport and the overwhelming majority have found that compression helps athletes both during and after exercise.

It’s often thought compression is just for elite athletes, but it’s just as beneficial for everyday athletes who are less highly trained and have more room for performance and recovery gains. Whether you’re training for the Olympics or your first 5km run, 2XU compression is proven to deliver physiological benefits.

Not all compression is created equal. 2XU compression is recognised as a global leader, designed and tested in consultation with sports scientists and backed by independent, scientific research by the Australian Institute of Sport and other world-leading research teams. A lot of “compression” on the market is just tight-fitting clothing that doesn’t deliver the physiological benefits of true compression. 2XU’s graduated compression has a controlled pressure profile to improve blood flow. 2XU’s proprietary PWX compression fabric has been developed specifically for sport, using all the benefits of medical technology. Over the past 13 years we have developed a compression fabric that is highly powerful but also lightweight and flexible. 2XU compression is the most powerful and long-lasting on the market, so it retains consistent power, shape and comfort wear after wear. Our fabric is relentlessly tested; before we sell a garment, the fabric is tested at three different locations to ensure it delivers the correct amount of power to help athletes perform and recover at their peak.

Compression is beneficial across all sports and activities, from endurance sports such as running and triathlon to high-intensity training and team sports. Studies conducted by the AIS and other world-leading research teams show performance and recovery benefits for participants of all abilities across a huge range of sports, but most specifically for those involving high levels of fatigue or soreness. Wearing compression is an effective way to warm up the muscles before exercise, as the garment pressure increases muscle temperature. Faster muscle warm-up helps athletes achieve optimal flexibility and muscle firing prior to a workout. During exercise, compression aids performance by increasing blood flow to the muscles and reducing muscle movement and micro-tears, which minimises muscle fatigue, soreness and the risk of injury. Recovery is one of the most beneficial applications of compression, and one of the most widely studied. Wearing compression post-exercise reduces swelling and increases fluid removal via improved blood flow. Another post-exercise benefit of compression is faster muscle repair and removal of toxins from the bloodstream. Experts recommend wearing compression as soon as possible after a workout and leaving it on for at least an hour, or as long as possible – some athletes even choose to sleep in compression.