Maybe you've seen them in the gym, or even squeezed into them yourself: super-tight T-shirts, leggings, knee and calf sleeves, even tube tops. More and more athletes are wearing compression garments, ...

Wearing a tight, supportive shirt after sports or weightlifting can apply the kind of pressure that has been proven to cut down on swelling and inflammation. Swollen ankles are common after a long run ...

is a tiny speck when compared with the likes of Under Armour and Skins executives with the brand's North American office, based in Portland, see that as an opportunity. They know the compression ...

Lots of people wear compression gear when they run or workout at the gym, but are they actually doing anything beneficial for you? We spoke with an expert on body movement, Dr. Reed Ferber, director ...

Stephanie Pearson is a contributing editor to Outside, a 2023 National Geographic Explorer, and the author of 100 Great American Parks. That’s a good question. I’ve worn compression pieces that make ...

Soft tissue deformation during body movement has long posed a challenge to achieving optimal garment fit and comfort, ...

Soft tissue deformation during body movement has long posed a challenge to achieving optimal garment fit and comfort, ...

When you think of compression socks, you may picture those medical-looking garments you’ve seen at the pharmacy. But these socks, designed to stimulate blood flow and increase circulation, have a wide ...

Compression shorts are a smart addition to your wardrobe, especially if you’re an athlete, fitness class junkie, or gym-goer. And non-athletes can benefit from compression, too. Flick on any sporting ...

Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) created a new anthropometric technique that provides “accurate measurements” for improving the design and performance of compression ...