SKINS RESEARCH

Independent scientific and medical research has been the vehicle of credibility and acceptance for Skins™ into the elite sporting segment. Skins™ is the only therapeutic sports compression wear that can attest to having independent scientific testing conducted on their products including three published studies with two additional studies pending publication.

In addition to providing first-rate sporting benefits, the increased oxygenation and circulation provided by Skins™ is also an excellent means of relieving many medical complaints including arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, lymphoedema, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. It is also effective in promoting circulation during pregnancy.

SKINS™ RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Skins™ is committed to independent research into the therapeutic and performance benefits of compression and technical wear.

The mission of the Skins™ Research Institute is to validate the therapeutic benefit claims of Skins™ performance equipment, whilst aiming to promote the physiological benefits of graduated compression.

CONTRIBUTORS / ASSOCIATES

Dr Nick Gill - Strength and Conditioning Coach, Waikato Chiefs

Dr Michael Trenell - Research Fellow, Woolcock Institute of Respiratory Research

Jason McLaren - Director, Academy for Sports Biomechanics & Injury Prevention

Melinda Wosik - Clinical Trials Coordinator, Western Sydney Area Health

Laurence Haugton - Researcher, University of Western Australia

Dr Ben Dascombe - Exercise Physiologist, Western Australian Institute of Sport

Melissa Hagan - Clinical Researcher.

PUBLISHED PAPERS AND REPORTS

Research Reports have demonstrated the following benefits from wearing Skins™:

Increases venous return

Reduces post-exercise muscle soreness

Removes lactic acid faster

Increases strength and power

Improves endurance

IImproves body temperature control

Reduces in-flight ankle oedema

The Australian Physiotherapist Association (APA) has endorsed Skins™ as a leader in compression performance equipment. The recommendation followed rigorous testing by APA-commissioned sports scientists that confirmed Skins™ ability to enhance performance, endurance and recovery. APA is the professional body representing individual physiotherapists, physiotherapy practices and the physiotherapy profession generally in Australia.

Skins™ garments are registered with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as medical devices within the Australian market (AU TGA Listing #125067, AU TGA Listing #142986).

Skins™ aims to gain similar endorsements and registrations within each market which will enhance the profile of the Skins™ brand and products.

2XU RESEARCH

Graduated pressure refers to the varying levels of pressure throughout a compression garment.To promote improved blood flow to the heart,compression garments must have the maximum amount of pressure at the extremities and decline in pressure as the garment works back to the heart. In association with leading sports institutes and research bodies, such as the Australian Institute of Sport, 2XU is working to perfect a compression range which delivers maximum benefit to the wearer.

2XU GRADUATED COMPRESSION

By referring to a certified skin pressure evaluator in conjunction with leading sports science institutions,2XU has tested its compression garments against those of competing compression brands, to confirm that all is not created equal when it comes to compression garments. Careful measurement of several key points in each garment in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) has revealed 2XU as the leader in terms of adequate, graduated pressure throughout its garments. The new 2XU Compression Race Socks and Compression Socks for Recovery have also been tested against rival brands; again recording pressure measurements which pronounced them as the leading offering on the market today.

ALL IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

There is currently much confusion amongst consumers in terms of comparing medical grade compression garments against sport styled compression. Some of the medical grade compression garments which are worn for conditions such as lymphoedema, record pressure levels above 49mmHg. This level is for severe ailments and is not advisable for people with normal circulation. When wearing these high pressure medical garments, it must be remembered that these can be uncomfortable and possibly hinder the blood flow of a wearer with a normal circulatory system.

PERFORMANCE VS MEDICAL COMPRESSION

Research such as the report by Sigel et al (1975) has concluded that average femoral vein blood flow is increased to 138.4% base line when the garment has pressure ratings of 18mmHg at the ankles and 8mmhG at the thigh. 2XU delivers pressure consistent to this in its compression tights and is committed to continue delivering the correct, rather than the highest, level of pressure in its garments. This pressure is achieved with a comfortable fitting material which, unlike medical grade compression garments, can be worn during exercise and over prolonged periods of time for recovery too.

THE CORRECT LEVEL OF GRADUATED PRESSURE

A final point to remember - the material that the garment is constructed from significantly influences the level of compression offered by a garment over time. After even a few wears, compression garments which are constructed from inferior Nylon and elastane yarns struggle to deliver an adequate level of pressure; drastically reducing the benefits to the wearer. In essence, while a cheaper compression garment may feel "tight" at the onset, no other compression garment will match the significant enduring benefits promised by 2XU's exclusive circular knit 50 Denier Lycra fabric.

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