Compression wear

Compression wear is a class of garments that are made of materials designed to stretch for fit but provide pressure against your body. Athletes commonly wear this type of clothing for the additional support it gives their muscles and the faster recovery time it provides after strenuous exercise

Nylon is one of the main elements of compression wear. It's a silky, smooth material made of plastic and the combination of diamine and dicarboxylic acid atoms. Nylon is a strong, lightweight, easily washable material that resists shrinkage and increases the comfort of clothing.

The theory behind compression wear is simple: it claims to increase our body's blood circulation, helping ease muscle swelling during and after exercise, explains Kristy. The fabric applies pressure on the surface of particular parts of the body to compress and support the underlying tissue.