What are the functions of compression clothes? How to wear and wash compression clothes

Introduction to compression garments What is compression garments?

Compression garments are clothes made of special materials and knitting techniques. They were originally used as an auxiliary tool for medical clinical treatment, and then gradually used in the field of sports and fitness. The design principle of the compression garment is to increase venous blood return, improve blood circulation, reduce muscle oscillation during exercise, and improve neuromuscular conduction control.

The difference between compression clothing and tights

1. Different fabrics

The fabric of tights is generally made of 80% or less polyester + 20% or more spandex, while compression clothing The fabric is usually made of 80% or less nylon and 20% or more spandex. The fabrics made of the two are different.

2. Different functions

In addition to the different fabrics, the functions of tights and compression garments are also quite different. The role of sports tights is mainly used to highlight the edges and curves of muscles, enhance psychological self-confidence and enjoyment of beauty. The sports compression clothing can not only highlight the muscles, but also reduce the jitter of the muscles during exercise, so that we can get a better exercise experience.

What are the functions of compression garments? What are the benefits of compression garments for exercise

Wearing compression garments during exercise can provide support for muscles, so that we can exercise more efficiently. And the action will be more agile. In addition, sports compression garments can guide sweat, breathe, and keep warm, making them suitable for both summer and winter. After exercise, the body tends to produce more lactic acid, causing muscle soreness. Wearing sports compression clothing can increase muscle vitality and accelerate the excretion of metabolites during exercise, thereby reducing lactic acid accumulation and alleviating muscle discomfort after exercise.

The role of running compression pants

Running compression pants can reduce the jitter of the leg muscles during running, so that runners can run more efficiently, run longer, and last longer. Running compression pants can also keep the legs warm during running and play a role of sun protection. Compression pants with a gradient compression design can also accelerate blood circulation and relieve muscle soreness after running.

How to choose a compression garment Look at the material

The most important thing about compression garments is the material. Only elastic and wear-resistant materials can produce better quality compression garments. We can pay attention to its spandex content when buying compression garments. Generally speaking, the more spandex, the more elastic the compression garment and the stronger abrasion resistance. In addition, some high-quality compression garments will also add high-stretch elastic memory materials, which can extend the service life of the compression garments. You can also pay attention to whether there are such memory materials when purchasing.

Look at the knitting process

The knitting process of the compression garment is the basis of its high-strength pressure. Only tightly woven compression garments can ensure the high elasticity and strong pressure of the compression garment. We try to choose multiple Compared with the circular knitting method, the reinforced warp knitted fabric has much better elasticity and pressure.

Look at the functional design

A good compression garment should have gradient pressure design, antibacterial design, antistatic design and other functions, so as to maintain good breathability and sweat wicking during exercise. We are buying compression garments. You can also consult the shopping guide or customer service to see if the compression garment has these functional designs. How to wear compression clothing How to wear running compression clothing

First, you need to put on the sleeves of the compression clothing, then stretch your head from the neckline, pull the compression clothing down, and adjust the position at the same time. Generally, the compressed brand will be marked on the right chest, and we can adjust the position of the compression garment according to the brand logo when tidying up.

Do I need to wear underwear to wear compression pants?

You don’t need to wear underwear for sprinting.

Hand-washing method

Compressed clothes need to be gently scrubbed. Pay attention when washing. Try not to use twisting, pulling, pulling, etc. that will damage the size and shape of the clothes to avoid damage to the compressed t-shirt .

Soak washing method

If the compression garment has no obvious stains, we only need to dilute the laundry detergent and soak the compression garment, and then wash the laundry detergent with water. Details

How to do if the compressed clothes become soaked in water and send it to a dry cleaner for treatment

After the compressed clothes become soaked in water, they can be sent to a dry cleaner for treatment. Generally, dry cleaners will provide this kind of service. It is said that professional dry cleaners are better than doing it yourself, but the price is relatively more expensive.

Drying by the dryer

After the compression garment becomes larger, the dryer can also be used for drying. This is mainly based on the principle that the evaporation of water at high temperatures can make the clothes smaller. However, drying the compression garment with a dryer cannot grasp the size and shape of the garment, and may cause deformation of the compression garment or make the compression garment too small.

Ironing

In addition to using a dryer, you can also use a high-temperature iron for high-temperature steam treatment. The iron processing can also grasp the shape of the compression garment. First cut a piece of thick cardboard into the original size of the compression garment, and then put the compression garment on the cardboard for ironing, and the original size of the compression garment can be restored well.