Compression Clothing and Infrared: Amplifying Benefits

Modern compression apparel has been around since the 1950s. These compression garments have become mainstream and it’s rare to see a sporting event or activity, from professional to amateur to community classes and even youth events without seeing someone wearing a compression garment. The influence of compression apparel goes beyond performance and recovery, as compression has been used for a range of health issues. In fact, the modern compression garment is based on the compression sock invented by Conrad Jobst to help combat varicose veins. Similar applications of infrared technology, on the other hand, are relatively new and emerging technology. CELLIANT was invented just over 20 years ago as a combination of materials science and life science to bring the benefits of infrared, an existing modality, to people in a new method — through textiles used every day, including apparel. Infrared has complimentary benefits to compression. In fact, many have cited that infrared feels just like compression, without the feeling of restriction that is customary with compression clothing. Together, compression and infrared have exciting and useful applications to bring improved performance, recovery and wellness to many people. Let’s look at compression benefits and current applications then dive into how infrared fits perfectly into the compression story with existing applications and future products.