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I wear compression shirts when training jiu jitsu/muay thai. They are amazing for wicking away sweat and keeping you cool. You simply can't go back to cotton t-
by coryl 15y ago
I wear compression shirts when training jiu jitsu/muay thai. They are amazing for wicking away sweat and keeping you cool. You simply can't go back to cotton t-shirts which soak up sweat and get heavy.
However, how do these garments help keep you warm? I was under the impression that their breathability exposes you to outside temperature more efficiently (which is usually cooler than your body temp).
- objclxt 15y agoYou wouldn't normally wear a compression shirt on its own if you were training outside. It's all about the layering - so you have a compression shirt that would wick moisture away, a mid-layer of variable material depending upon the temperature, and a 'shell' outer layer (also breathable). The outer-layer helps prevent wind-chill and water getting in, the mid-layer insulates you, and the inner compression layer wicks the moisture away and keeps you comfortable. Of course, different strokes for different folks, and some people feel the cold more than others!
- discodave 15y agoIn terms of warmth: Thermal underwear > compression garments > nothing.