Feature CW-X exo-web support for the upper back to improve
posture, balance, and arm motion for greater efficiency of
movement. Can be used as an external performance layer or as an
under layer for support.
CW-X's Ventilator performance tops feature the
company's signature Kinesio Support Web for the upper back to
improve posture, balance, and arm motion. The Kinesio Support Web
uses Kinesio-taping technology to create an exoskeletal support
system. It specifically targets the trapezius muscles and
scapular s of the upper back for improved posture and more
controlled movements in the arms and shoulders. Mesh ventilation
panels allow hot air to escape and cool air to enter, reducing
heat igue and improving circulation. The top provides
versatile performance, both as outerwear and as a base layer.
Fabrics
The a+ four-way stretch nanotechnology fabric yields
quick-dry moisture evaporation and comfortable freedom of
movement. This garment also includes a+ four-way-stretch,
mesh-fabric ventilator panels.
About Kinesio Support Web Technology
The patented CW-X Kinesio Support Web technology mimics Kinesio
taping techniques that trainers apply to injured muscles. When
this technology is applied to muscles and joints, it creates an
exoskeletal support system that improves biomechanics during
motion. The Kinesio Support Web provides targeted support to key
areas, decreasing muscle oscillation and focusing power so your
muscles work more efficiently. Variable compression along the web
facilitates circulation, minimizing lactic build-up and
muscle soreness, so you can be active longer and recover faster.
About a+
a+ is a multifunctional, lightweight, quick-dry fabric
developed by Ventex. Nanotechnology has been used in the
development of a+, which consists of 90 percent polyester
and 10 percent spandex yarns. This combination provides a
comfortable fit and freedom of movement, as well as quick-dry
moisture wicking capabilities.
The six-channel shape of a+ fibers results in a capillary
action pulling the sweat away from the skin's surface to the
exterior of the fabric. a+ yarn's wide surface area is also
an intrinsic advantage over regular fibers. A wider surface area
allows for greater moisture evaporation. This makes a+ one
of the fastest-drying textiles available.
Integrated titanium oxide fiber technology protects against
ultraviolet rays, providing UPF 50+.
About CW-X Gear Technology
For 40 years, scientists at Wacoal Human Science Research Center
in Kyoto, Japan, have studied kinesiology, the science of human
movement. They have tested over 35,000 people and analyzed
injuries relative to warm-up and cool-down periods. They have
come to understand the mechanics of joints and muscles in minute
detail. This exhaustive study of body movement has culminated in
over 50 patents worldwide.
Below are some further studies demonstrating the
performance-enhancing qualities of CW-X Conditioning Wear.
Human Science Research Center, Kyoto, Japan: Study of electrical
pulse activity in muscles
Muscles firing into motion were measured electromyographically
for subjects wearing CW-X gear, subjects wearing competitor
products, and subjects with bare legs. Electrical pulse activity
decreased in unsupported and partly supported legs during
exercise, indicative of igue. Legs supported by CW-X showed a
negligible decrease in electrical pulse activity.
Human Science Research Center, Kyoto, Japan: Study of stability,
impact, and motion
In this study, high-speed video analysis was used to compare
stability, impact, and motion in CW-X products and regular
compression gear. CW-X Support Web tights were 10 percent more
stable and balanced and absorbed 12 percent more shock to the
knee than regular compression tights. CW-X Support Web tops
allowed 9 percent greater range of motion for the arm than
regular compression tops.
University of Montpelier, France: Study of VO2 oxygen uptake
levels
This study measured VO2 oxygen uptake levels over the course of
15 minutes of running in CW-X gear, regular compression tights,
and running shorts. CW-X Support Web tights showed 26 percent
less oxygen use than regular compression tights and 36 percent
less oxygen use than traditional running shorts, indicating lower
energy expenditure.
About CW-X
Japan's Wacoal Corporation, the world's largest manufacturer of
apparel, has spent half a century creating clothing born
of a deep understanding of the body. Combining its scientific
knowledge of the human anatomy with its experience in complex
fabrications and apparel design, the company first entered the
performance sports apparel market in Japan in 1991 with CW-X
Performance Conditioning Wear. Recently the company launched the
CW-X brand in the U.S. market through the newly formed Wacoal
Sports Science Corporation.
Wacoal Sports Science, headquartered in New York City, is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Wacoal International. The company's
mission is to meet the sports performance needs of the active
U.S. consumer through the CW-X brand, the world's first truly
anatomically engineered high-performance sports apparel.
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- 90% Polyester/10% Spandex.
- Imported.
- Hand Wash.
- Exo-web back support.
- Arm support.
- Cooling micro mesh.
- Moisture wicking.
- Light weight.