Human body needs to get enough oxygen. When a person does hard exercises, the body is unable to get adequate oxygen, causing lactic acid to be formed in the muscles and spread into the bloodstream. This hurts the muscles and makes a person to develop fatigue. Breathing becomes faster and harder forcing the body to slowdown, allowing it to replenish its oxygen. Compression garments are clothing that help the wearer to avoid getting tired while at the process of exercising.

 

Compression garments are skin tight clothing which gives a mild compression on the body muscles to increase the flow of blood to and from specific muscle group. These garments enable pressure to be distributed across the body evenly, and accelerate blood flow and oxygen delivery. Increased blood flow helps the body to reduce blood lactate, improve performance, reduce the risk of injury, and help in muscle recovery during exercise. They can be worn under regular clothing.

 

The garments are manufactured in fine denier yarns produced from a blend of polyester and elastane. Elastane is used in large quantities for maximum compression. Fit of these garments comes in three sizes; small, medium, and large. Selection of the right size of garment is usually done based on the Body Mass Index (BMI). Special panels are also attached with the garments to compression of specific group of muscles. Only high quality yarns are used in these garments so as to ensure its durability even after repeated usage, and multiple washes.

Compression garments are used in the medical field to prevent and treat burns, sprains, muscle strains, and low blood pressure. They are used during post pregnancy period. They are also used on long flights to avoid deep vein thrombosis. The garment helps to control sudden, uncomfortable movements like coughing and sneezing which are important during the post operative stage. These garments can be used when a person undergoes a plastic surgery. Following the surgery, wearing a compression garment helps to improve blood circulation, minimize swelling, flush the body out of potentially harmful fluids, quicken up the recovery, and enables the person to return back to his normal life style in a short span. The garment also supports the surgical areas by making the skin to fit better to its new contours.

 

Current Advancements:

 

Global market for compression garments is estimated to be around $30 million. Compression garments of today also provide other features like breathability, temperature regulation, anti microbial protection, antistatic properties, and protection against Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. They posses moisture management abilities with enhanced fabric durability. They are widely used after cosmetic surgery.