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2XU - Compression Clothing for Increased Performance and Improved Recovery

2XU is an Australian company that produces a technical range of sports apparel that gives athletes improvement at all levels. Their run, swim, cycle, triathlete and fitness lines are designed with careful development and rigorous testing to improve anti-chafing, thermal regulation, moisture management and support which yields a far superior level of performance and recovery.

The jewel in their crown, however, is their compression line, which delivers all of the benefits of their clothing lines, and adds improved circulation, and heightened stability and agility while providing reduced muscle vibration/muscle fatigue and reduced soft muscle tissue damage.

All of this is coupled with 2XU Compression's flexibility in performance roles during activity, training and competition and in recovery roles when you're sleeping, traveling or just hanging around at home in between marathons, Ironmans, swim meets, football games, soccer matches or whatever you're into.

2XU compression clothing embodies Human Performance Multiplied - Your energy and ability magnified, allowing you to work out and compete longer, stronger, faster, and more frequently after past workouts and competitions.

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How Does 2XU Compression Work and What Does it Do For Athletes?

2XU is revolutionary for its use of higher quality DuPont Lycra and Nylon assembled to produce the best fit and most efficient compression.

2XU Compression features:


  • Circular Knit which produces 360 degree stretch, moves with the muscle mass in every direction and provides stronger and more flexible compression
  • 50/70 Denier Lycra (the Denier rating indicating the thickness of the yarn) which is stronger and applies more compressive power while making for a more comfortable garment which reduces chafing
  • Graduated Compression which optimizes blood flow and improves circulation from and to the extremities
  • Silver Ion antibacterial protection provides for longer wear with less odor and bacterial buildup
  • Flatlock stitching for improved quality, longer wear, and more comfort through reduced seam chafing


With all of these features, 2XU can deliver compression results that no other garment can confer:


  • Faster warm up and improved oxygen circulation - Encourages blood to the muscles, resulting in better thermal regulation in hot and cold weather
  • Reduced muscle vibration, which is linked to muscle fatigue, thereby improving muscle endurance, stability and strength
  • Reduced damage as muscle containment reduces soft tissue damage in contact and endurance sports.
  • Recovery through therapeutic-rated fabric which provides greater pressure leading to faster muscle repair during down time. Preventative support aids in recovery for faster workout and competition turnaround
  • Improved moisture management and sun protection


With a wide range of products, athletes can use one piece of compression for problem areas, or wear a combination of pieces that fit their personal preferences to effect full body compression for increased circulation, improved muscle stability and stamina, improved agility and perception and more comfort.

Compression Socks - Performance Race

2XU offers two kinds of socks, both performance and recovery. We'll start with the race sock and discuss the recovery sock shortly.

This is a unisex sock, but it features a unique cushioned foot bed designed for each foot (there's a left and a right), which provides improved comfort and performance for the toes, sole and heel.

The race sock also has a higher compression than the recovery sock to promote more muscle strength and stamina during activity.

The race sock is ideal for runners and other athletes who want foot and calf compression and also benefits those who suffer from plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, foot pain, calf pain and shin splints.

Since the race sock is a long sock, it is ideal for people who prefer to wear long socks. They pair well with the compression short for total leg compression for athletes who like to wear a full sock.

For those who don't like long socks, consider the calf sleeve below (which also pairs well with the compression short).

Race Sock Fitting Chart - Note: Sock sizing may depend on other factors such as calf size

Mens (USA)

4

6

6.5

8

8.5

10

10.5

12

12.5

14


Womens (USA)

5.5

7.5

8

9.5

10

11

12

13

14

15.5


Europe

35.5

38

38.5

41

42

43

44

46

46.5

48.5


Size

XS

XS

 

M

M

M

 

XL

XL

XL


Size

 

S

S

S

 

L

L

L

 

 



Performance Socks Available

Select size at time of purchase.
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Compression Socks - Recovery

2XU also offers a high quality recovery sock designed to help athletes in between workouts and competitions, and during any other downtime.

The recovery socks provide the same quality materials and construction at a slightly lower level of compression. These comfortable socks allow for improved circulation and support for muscles to reduce pain, cramps and swelling while reducing the time required to get back to activity, and at a higher level of readiness.

2XU recovery socks also help protect against Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) during travel or any other time when you're confined to varying pressures or long hours seated (like at work), making them ideal for travel, work and other situations where you are seated or on your feet for long periods of time.

Recovery socks can even be worn to bed to help optimize the time spent when your body is shut down and regenerating through sleep.

Those wearing recovery socks can also benefit from wearing compression shorts to apply hip and thigh compression along with the foot and calf compression received from the socks during downtime.

Recovery Sock Fitting Chart - Note: Sock sizing may depend on other factors such as calf size

Mens (USA)

5

6

7

8

8.5

10

10.5

12

12.5


Womens (USA)

6.5

7.5

8.5

9.5

10

11.5

12

13.5

14


Europe

37

38

39

41

42

43.5

44

46

46.5


Size

S

S

S

S

S

L

L

L

L


Size

 

 

 

M

M

M

M

XL

XL



Recovery Socks Available

Select your size at time of purchase.
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Compression Calf Guards

2XU Calf Guards come in two styles - with and without stirrups.

Calf Guards provide the same quality leg compression of the tights and the socks, but focuses on the calf area, providing improved circulation and muscle stamina for the soleus and gastroc muscles and helps deal with cramping and shin splints.

The calf guard with stirrups stays in place for sports requiring shin protection and also enhances support for the Achilles tendon.

The calf guard without stirrups are ideal for runners and other athletes who won't have additional gear potentially moving the sleeve.

Calf guards are preferred by athletes who would rather use short socks, and those who wear layered gear, with and without shin protection.

The calf guard can be coupled with the compression short for additional hip and thigh compression.

Calf guards can be used for performance and for recovery.

Calf Guards are unisex and sizing is based on the measurement around the meatiest part of the calf muscle.

Calf in cm

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48


Size

XS

XS

XS

XS

 

 

M

M

M

M

 

 

XL

XL

XL

XL


Size

 

 

 

S

S

S

S

 

 

L

L

L

L

 

 

 



Compression Calf Guards Available

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Compression Shorts

2XU Compression Shorts provide improved circulation, muscle stability and reduced fatigue from the hip to just above the knee.

Compression shorts provide additional stability to the hamstrings quads, IT Bands Glutes and Piriformis muscles and are ideal for those who want hip and thigh compression, but don't want the knee compression of the full tights.

As a result, the compression shorts can be paired wonderfully with either the socks or calf guards, or worn by themselves to improve circulation and muscle stamina for hips and thighs.

Compression shorts can be worn for performance and for recovery.

Compression shorts are fitted for mens' and womens' physiques and are sized accordingly.

Men's Compression Shorts Fitting Chart
XXS - Between 4'11" and 5'8" and between 88 and 110 pounds
XS - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 99 and 130 pounds
S - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 120 and 165 pounds
M - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 144 and 200 pounds
L - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 165 and 230 pounds
XL - Between 4'11" and 6'3" and between 200 and 268 pounds
XXL - Between 4'11" and 6'3" and between 230 and 290 pounds

Alternately, consider sizing by Waist:

Waist in Inches

23-24

25-26

27-29

29-31

32-34

34-37

37-40

40-44


Size

XXXS

XXS

XS

S

M

L

XL

XXL





Women's Compression Shorts Fitting Chart

XXS - Between 4'9" and 5'5" and between 66 and 88 pounds
XS - Between 4'11" and 5'7" and between 88 and 110 pounds
S - Between 4'11" and 5'11" and between 99 and 130 pounds
M - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 120 and 165 pounds
L - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 144 and 200 pounds
XL - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 165 and 230 pounds
XXL - Between 4'11" and 6'1" and between 230 and 290 pounds

Compression Shorts Available

Select your size at time of purchase.
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Compression Tights - Elite and Competition Models

Regular compression tights are made from the same high quality 50 denier DuPont Lycra and Nylon and provide the same level of graduated compression as the socks, calf guards and shorts, accept that they cover from the hip to ankle for complete leg compression including the knee. This gives you all of the compression benefits that the other pieces confer, in addition to greater knee stability, increased circulation working more efficiently from ankle to hip, and providing connective compression from the IT bands to their connection at the knee.

Elite tights go one step further by providing a combination of 50 and 70 denier material which allows a higher level of performance including 15% more support and 25% more compressive power. Elite tights are also fitted for men and women specifically guaranteeing proper fit for increased performance.

Sizing for both the regular and elite tights are just as with the compression shorts, but also allow for Tall men's sizes giving the best fit possible for taller athletes.

Men's and Women's Sizing - As shorts above

Men's Tall Sizes

ST - Between 6'1" and 6'7" and between 130 and 165 pounds
MT - Between 6'1" and 6'7" and between 165 and 210 pounds
LT - Between 6'1" and 6'9" and between 200 and 242 pounds

Compression Tights Available

Select size at time of purchase.
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Compression Shirts - Long Sleeve, Short Sleeve and Sleeveless

To compliment their full line of leg and foot compression, 2XU has three different styles of compression shirts to promote comfort and fit, while stile providing the same level of circulation, temperature regulation, muscle stamina and stability, and proprioception.

All of 2XU's shirts provide compression across the chest and abdomen to aid in circulation and to reduce muscle fatigue while practicing, training and competing.

Long and short sleeve compression shirts provide additional graduated compression along the arms and shoulders to further improve performance, while the sleeveless shirts provide a lower profile.

2XU compression shirts come in both black and white.

Just as with the compression tights, shirts come in men's and women's sizes for the proper fit and optimized performance.

Men's Compression Shirt Fitting Chart

Chest in Inches

31-35

35-38

38-41

41-44

44-48


Size

XS

S

M

L

XL





Women's Compression Shirt Fitting Chart

Chest in Inches

29-32

32-35

35-38

38-40

40-43


Size

XS

S

M

L

XL



Compression Shirts Available

Select size and color at time of purchase.
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Compression Arm Sleeves are Here!

For those who just want compression in arms, just as the calf sleeves provide bloodflow back to the heart for the legs.

Originally designed just for the forearms, the new 2XU compression arm sleeves are available and provide arm compression from wrist to the top of the bicep, improving critical blood flow back to the heart during exercise that tends to cause blood to pool in the hands and reduce circulatory efficiency.

Perfect for long distance runners, triathletes and extreme sports enthusiasts.

Compression Arm Sleeves Now Available

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2XU News

Here's what else is going on at 2XU:
Terenzo Bozzone Signs with 2XU
MELBOURNE - World leading performance Compression and Triathlon apparel brand 2XU, has added yet another preeminent Professional athlete to its portfolio of elite Brand Ambassadors. This time, acclaimed Professional Triathlete and five time World ...
2XU Signs Pro Triathlete and Five-Time World Champion Terenzo Bozzone
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, Feb 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Leading performance compression and triathlon apparel brand 2XU adds acclaimed professional triathlete and five-time World Champion Terenzo Bozzone as a brand ambassador.
Tim Reed and Melissa Rollison win 2XU Falls Creek Australian Long Course ...
Tim Reed and Melissa Rollison have taken away the Australian Long Course Titles at the 2XU Falls Creek Triathlon. Tim Had to come from behind in the swim and chase down a pack of around 7 leaders who were around 30 seconds ahead of Reed out of the ...
2XU Falls Creek Australian Long Course Triathlon Championship
World Ironman 70.3 Champion Melissa Rollison is one of the headline pros racing at the Australian Long Course Championship this weekend in Falls Creek. Along with Rollison will be Josh Rix coached Madeleine Oldfield who won this event last year.
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Running Stores in Arizona That Carry 2XU Compression

Sole Sports Running Zone
1006 E Warner Rd.
Suite 104
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480) 522-2475
(800) 698-8222
Shop online at SoleSportsOnline

2XU Events in Arizona

2XU frequently comes to Arizona to demonstrate their products at big events. This is a great opportunity to try on 2XU products, and find out about 2XU retailers in your area.

Events in Arizona 2XU will attend in 2011

P. F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon 2 Day Health and Fitness Expo
January 14 and 15
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona

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2XU Compression Questions, Feedback and Reviews

Are you using 2XU compression clothing? How is it working for you?

Have any questions about 2XU compression? Ask us!

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    Geoff Jun 30, 2010 @ 6:03 am | delete
    Hi there, I have 2 questions...
    1. I heard 2XU are releasing a sleaveless compression type vest, can you advise if this is true?
    2. Previously I purchased several of the 2XU crew neck sleaveless compression tops, and they are just great! Only down side is the neck line is a bit high for under a work shirt - do 2XU make slightly lower neck lined compression tops for men?

    Many thanks
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    JHFSEO Jun 30, 2010 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    This is the only sleeveless compression top I know about. I'm pretty sure it doesn't come in a lower neck line or other style, but 2XU is innovating all the time and may come out with another option eventually - http://www.2xu.com/compression/ma1470a.html
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    Geoff Jun 30, 2010 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Thanks for the reply, its much appreciated.
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    Rene Sep 9, 2009 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    Thanks for your reply.I will go with the xs
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    JHFSEO Sep 7, 2009 @ 8:29 pm | in reply to Rene | delete
    Being right on the cusp, I recommend going smaller so the XS would be best. If you have the means to try both I recommend it, but with compression you want as tight as will fit, without constricting or being too loose by going up a size.
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    Rene Sep 7, 2009 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Hi I want to buy the compression calf guards for my son.I measured his widest part of the calf and he is 36cm. Wich size should I buy the Xs or S.Doing research on the net and your page is he most complete
    regards
    Rene
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    tdove Feb 2, 2009 @ 11:18 am | delete
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