|
|
 |
|
Viewing report
|
|
|
|
Fast Track: Muscle Power—the Benefits of Compression Apparel
Textiles Intelligence, April 2010, Pages: 6
Some of the most impressive stands at ISPO 20101—held in Munich, Germany, during February 7-10, 2010—belonged to companies dedicated to the manufacture of compression garments.
Compression has been used in the medical sector for more than 150 years—especially in stockings—for treating a wide range of blood circulation problems.
But it is only over the past decade or so that its benefits for athletes—during and after exercise—have come to be truly appreciated and exploited.
The trend for athletes to use the technology is thought to have begun when Paula Radcliffe, a British record breaking distance runner, began wearing over-the-calf style compression stockings in competitions. These were much publicised in the early 2000s.
Since then, the compression garment market has evolved and expanded to include singlets, shorts and even full body suits.
In fact compression garments are being employed in almost all sports, not just endurance running. They are used by players in team games—such as football and rugby, basketball and baseball—as well as by participants in running, swimming, cycling and athletics.
Product samples
A sample for this product is available. Please Login/Register to download this sample.
Customers who bought this item also bought
Apparel - Global Outlook
Sports and Fitness Clothing - Global Strategic Business Report
Sporting Goods - Global Outlook
Branded Apparel - Global Strategic Business Report
Global Retail Sports Apparel Market 2012–2017: Market Trends, Profit and Forecast Analysis
Compression Garments for Enhanced Performance
Improving Comfort in Clothing
Hosiery (Womens & Mens) - Global Strategic Business Report
Knit Underwear and Nightwear - Global Strategic Business Report
Global Market Review of Performance Apparel – Forecasts to 2016
|
|
|
|
