These men’s Coolcore Compression Tights from Russell Athletic feature moisture-wicking Coolcore technology to keep you cool and dry even during the toughest workouts! Coolcore is engineered to distribute moisture quickly throughout the garment. These Coolcore Compression Tights will keep you dry as the moisture spreads it will dry faster and keep you cool and comfortable. Stay cool and dry even during your toughest workouts!

Men’s Coolcore Compression Tights Details:

• 84% polyester/16% spandex elastane Xtreme compression cloth with Coolcore® technology
• 92% polyester/8% elastane stretch mesh insert at the back of the knee and gusset
• 4-way stretch properties allow for increased mobility
• These Coolcore Compression tights are engineered to distribute moisture quickly throughout the garment. As the moisture spreads it will dry faster and keep you cool and comfortable.
• The garment protects against the sun with 50+ UPF
• Wicks moisture
• Ultra tight fit
• Tagless label
• Branded soft brushed back exposed elastic waistband provides comfort
• FABRIC: Polyester Blend

Notes on compression clothing: Compression clothing is designed to enhance recovery and reduce muscle fatigue by increasing blood flow to a specified area. Many supporters of compression clothing offer that these garments can assist in healing muscle tissue while also rebuilding it.

In an article released by The Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, the research indicated an improvement in performance recovery was reported in the six studies in which this effect was investigated, with pressures ranging from 1.1 to 34.3 mmHg at the ankle, and from 9.3 to 20.5 mmHg at the calf.

However, the researchers offered that they observed no relationship between the effects of compression and the pressures applied. Another study outlined in Sports Med found that by wearing compression clothing, runners may improve variables related to endurance performance (i.e., time to exhaustion) slightly, due to improvements in running economy, biomechanical variables, perception, and muscle temperature.

Wearers should also benefit from reduced muscle pain, damage, and inflammation. While there is support for both sides of the debate with respect to the benefits of compression clothing, it is ultimately up to the individual and personal preference. If you still are not sure and would like to do additional research, the references for the information provided here will be detailed below.

References:

Beliard S, Chauveau M, Moscatiello T, Cros F, Ecarnot F, Becker F. Compression garments and exercise: no influence of pressure applied. J Sports Sci Med. 2015 Mar 1;14(1):75-83. PMID: 25729293; PMCID: PMC4306786.

Engel FA, Holmberg HC, Sperlich B. Is There Evidence that Runners Can Benefit from Wearing Compression Clothing? Sports Med. 2016 Dec;46(12):1939-1952. doi: 10.1007/s40279-016-0546-5. PMID: 27106555.