Compression Clothing

Hugely technical compression wear has been around for awhile but interest of late is growing rapidly. There are numerous brands now on the market but only SKINS has been scientifically and medically proven, which is why Simply Running has gone with this brand.

Do not be put off thinking that it is not for you, that you are not this athletic, SKINS has huge benefits for us all. This product comes not only well endorsed by a whole host of famous sportsmen and women globally but most importantly by Simply Running customers who have more in common with you and I.

Simply Running currently stock a range of SKINS products for men and women. Youth sizes will be available shortly.

	Skins performance equipment has been designed to wrap around key muscle groups to reduce muscle movement and focus the direction of the muscle. The wrapping effect and compression also dramatically reduce muscle vibration resulting in less soft tissue damage and muscle soreness. The combination of muscle wrapping with BioAcceleration Technology act to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and accelerate recovery times.
	Moisture management wicking is built into the Skins smart fabric drawing moisture away from your skin to the surface layer where it evaporates to keep you dry.
	Skins smart fabric is embedded with antibacterial and antimicrobial treatments to act to discourage the growth of bacteria. This helps to prevent the odour normally associated with Lycra wear.
	Skins smart fabric works to optimise your body temperature in both warm and cool conditions. The fabric warms your muscles quickly. When warm, the wicking properties and large surface area promotes evaporative cooling (the principle cooling mechanism of the body). This maintains body temperature more constantly, helping your body perform better for longer.
	Skins smart fabric is designed to offer SPF 50 protection from the sun. This means that you can enjoy outdoor exercise and activities without the concern of sun related risks.
	The future of technical wear is engineered gradient compression. When compression is engineered to apply a balanced and accurate surface pressure over specific body parts, it triggers an acceleration of blood flow. This increases oxygen delivery to working muscles to enhance their performance. The circulation improvements also help the body to eliminate lactic acid and other metabolic wastes. The combination of these effects allows you to work at a higher rate for longer.
	Skins creation of the correct compression is based on a body mass index (BMI) algorithm. A unique sizing system based on the algorithm allows Skins to customise and engineer gradient compression. By controlling the elasticity of the fabric in conjunction with pattern making based on the sizing system, we are able to ensure the correct level of surface pressure for a great variety of body shapes. This is what truly sets Skins apart from the competition!


Our creation of the correct compression is based on a body mass index (BMI) algorithm. A unique sizing system based on the algorithm allows us to customize and engineer gradient compression. By controlling the elasticity of the fabric in conjunction with pattern making based on the sizing system, we are able to ensure the correct level of surface pressure for the great variety of body shapes. This is what truly sets Skins apart from the competition!	The future of technical garments is engineered gradient compression. When compression is engineered to apply a balanced and accurate surface pressure over specific body parts, it triggers an acceleration of blood flow. Engineered gradient compression enhances blood flow and venous return, increasing oxygen delivery to working muscles and more rapidly eliminating lactic acid and waste.	Cardiovascular endurance is a vital aspect of physical fitness for athletes in any physical performance. Improving blood flow increases oxygen delivery to working muscles to enhance endurance. Resultant circulation improvement helps the body eliminate lactic acid and other metabolic wastes to allow you to work at a higher rate for longer.

We have created our new garments to wrap key muscle groups. Muscle wrapping works to reduce muscle movement and vibration resulting in reduced soft tissue damage. Soreness (DOMS delayed onset muscle soreness) is reduced, recovery times are accelerated and muscle injury risk is reduced.	From gradient compression and fabric comes thermoregulation that allows your body to stay at optimal performance temperature. Your body stays cool in hot conditions and warm in cold weather.	Moisture is wicked away from the body reducing sweat build up and that concentration- sapping clammy feeling. Permanent anti-bacterial properties are embedded in the fabric and can never be washed out.