SKINS Compression Shirts Information

We cyclists are obsessed with legs --- shaving, embrocating, massaging the knots...but we probably need to give our upper bodies a little TLC too! After a long day in the saddle, your arms, back, abdominals, and shoulders can become sore from an aggressive riding position and pulling up on the handlebars. SKINS compression shirts increase blood flow to these areas by applying constant pressure to your skin’s surface. The increased circulation brings more oxygen into your muscle tissue and speeds the elimination of lactic acid. This helps your muscles stay fresher while they are working and recover more quickly.

SKINS active compression shirts are designed to be worn during a workout. Over the spine, scapula, and obliques, Memory MX fabric applies pressure but also allows for freedom of movement. A SKINS short sleeve or sleeveless shirt can be worn under your cycling jersey in warm weather, to the gym, or during your kettlebell cross training course. A Skins long sleeve compression shirt covers the arms to provide full support and a little more warmth. The active compression shirts are made with moisture-wicking fabric and have an antimicrobial and UPF 50+ treatment to protect your skin. They feature a gripper hem that prevents the top from riding up.

SKINS recovery shirts increase blood flow in static muscles, so they are made for wearing after a training ride or race. The supportive warp knit fabric supports your muscles and increases venous return to reduce inflammation. It is design to not pull when snagged, and to be comfortable enough to wear while sleeping, lounging, or under street clothing. The fabric has a built-in antimicrobial treatment that eliminates odors. Long sleeve SKINS recovery shirts cover all of the major muscle groups in your upper body to provide maximum benefits.

Your legs do a lot of work, but your core is the foundation from which the power in your pedal stroke stems. Even the smallest of dinosaurian arms do a share of the work while sprinting and climbing. While it’s no secret that we need our upper bodies, sometimes those muscles are neglected. SKINS compression tops keep cyclists fresh and well-rounded!