Compression garments and compression socks continue to generate interest and have been brought into new applications, including Merino wool to enhance the benefits of the garment.
High levels of stretch and recovery for comfort during intense movements, allowing the garment to move with you yet return to its original shape.
Acts like a second skin to support and protect the contours of the body without restricting movement and promoting flexibility.
Naturally breathable
Merino wool is one of the most breathable fibres. Wool fibres can absorb large quantities of moisture vapour then move it away to evaporate into the air.
Increased blood flow
Providing compression on the body's muscles increases blood flow which in turn improves performance, reduces the risk of injury and accelerates post-exercise muscle recovery.
Thermo-regulating
Wool helps to regulate changes in body temperature and moisture levels. An active fibre, wool reacts to changes in the body's temperature helping keep you warm when it's cold and cool when it's hot.
Compression Wool Clothing
HOW IT WORKS
Body mapping or compression wear is a knitting technology designed for maximum comfort in sport and activewear whilst encouraging optimal performance of the wearer. Athletes have often been complaining about the discomfort of wet and extremely tight-fitting garments. However, Merino wool next-to-skin makes a real difference thanks to its natural moisture management and thermo-regulating properties, combined with the crimped, soft fibres that minimise the garment clinging to the skin.
Combining the integrated knit structures with wool yarn, the product promotes balanced body temperature regulation, increased blood circulation/flow and is also designed with protection of the wearer in mind. There are multiple ways to construct a wool-rich compression fabric; warp knit is just one example.
“It’s home-grown and quite an interesting fabrication to use in sportswear.”
Performance
Tailoring meets performance with Z Zegna
Z Zegna unveiled its TECHMERINO™ SS18 collection, in collaboration with The Woolmark Company, during the 92nd edition of Pitti Uomo, Florence. TECHMERINO™ is a fusion of the best attributes of Merino wool with the most sophisticated wool processing and finishing techniques. The result is a breathable waterproof fabric that adapts to the ambient temperature and is quick drying. TECHMERINO™ introduces a new way to enhance the versatile characteristics of Merino wool in the activewear market, highlighting the fibre’s ideal use for sporting activities.