Athletes continue to look for the most comfortable, but effective clothing to train and perform in. It is difficult to find apparel that is both breathable and strong, but Olympic and professional athletes around the world are supporting apparel from Enerskin because of the high level of performance the clothes give them. Now, Enerskin is launching a full line of compression silicone taping clothing in the United States.
Enerskin, a sort of new-aged sportswear company, launched in 2005. The company focuses much of its attention and resources on the research and development of groundbreaking, patentable technology. Their goal is to help aid athletes in achieving the highest level of performance as well as preventing and recovering from injuries.
The performance line being introduced in the United States includes shirts, shorts, and sleeves that cover all the major areas of the body for both men and women. Their clothing uses patented technology, combining compression clothing with silicon taping. It is suitable for both athletic and medical use.
Enerskin conforms to every contour of skin, muscle and ligament, providing the body extra support. The compression and silicone taping is combined with GASTEX. GASTEX is a fabric, specifically developed for Enerskin, that is durable and flexible while maintaining stability. It is made up of 75% cation, polyester fiber and ranyon fabric fiber, and 25% of xtra life LYCRA fiber. GASTEX is designed with a high thread-count, making the fabric soft but strong.
“Millions of Americans visit the ER each year for sports related injuries including shin splints, lower back strains and injuries to the elbow, knee and shoulder. Enerskin can help prevent all these common injuries,” said Jae Yang, the founder of Enerskin. “Our technology is unprecedented and a completely new concept in sports protective and performance apparel. The clothing acts as a dual purpose – increasing performance and preventing injury.”
Enerskin products have a prince range from anywhere between $99 to $399 and is available at EnerskinAmerica.com. Now that the company is becoming an industry leader and opening their line to consumers in the United States, the company will likely continue to grow.