![]() ![]() As such you can wear them all day without interfering with normal activities which is a definitive plus. The gloves (available in both full finger and fingerless compression styles) are made of the same lightweight soft fabric as the shirts. No velcro, no bulky straps and no heavy metal pieces. The compression gloves stand out from other products because of their simplicity. However, the compression shirt did seem to help alleviate some of the aching associated with that injury. The shirts did not, nor did we expect them to, heal the sports injury. It is at this point we stress pain and injury are very different things. In terms of relief from aches and pains, one field tester did note that when wearing the shirt for extended periods of time, there was some relief from the typical lower back pain experienced from an old sports injury. ![]() Perhaps, just as important for a compression shirt that will be worn through the day – the shirts are highly odor resistant. That being said, the compression shirt provided comfortable support and all day stability in the shoulders and back. From our end, our testers had no misconceptions that the shirt would eliminate killer knotted muscles, nor did our team believe it would bring about the miraculous healing you may be seeking for your lower back pain. To their credit the crew at Tommie Copper takes efforts to point out that not everyone will experience the potential benefits in the same way. ![]() Our field team used the Tommie Copper Compression shirts in every scenario from daily training sessions, training runs, post-triathlon race recovery sessions and simple, everyday use. The fabric is exceptionally soft and light weight – so light weight in fact that often times you’ll simply forget that you have it on. Both the Compression Shirts and Compression Gloves provided compression without restriction meaning normal movements were not restricted or complicated. The Gumption Gear Field Team had the opportunity to review the Tommie Copper Compression Shirt and Compression Gloves. ![]() So here’s the big question… Does it work? By combining the benefits of compression material with copper-infused yarn, Tommie Copper’s compression gear aims to merge the benefits of compression fabric and copper. It is also believed that copper stimulates the immune system to fight infections, to repair injured tissues, and to promote healing.Ĭompression helps stabilize muscle tissue, keeping the swelling of muscle fibers at a micro and manageable level. One of the world’s oldest medical texts, the Ebers Papyrus states, “Treat inflammation with pulverized copper”. Tommie Copper’s Cu29 compression material now makes the same benefits available to the masses at an affordable price point.Ĭopper has been used for medicinal purposes as far back as ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome as well as in the ancient Aztec civilization. Traditionally, compression wear was designed primarily for athletes to be worn for short periods of time to increase performance, enhance recovery and alleviate pain. The result is Tommie Copper’s Cu29 Compression fabric used in all of Tommie Copper’s Compression wear.Ĭompression helps stabilize muscle tissue, keeping the swelling of muscle fibers at a micro and manageable level. Tommie Copper therapeutic copper compression (TCC) technology works by combining the health benefits of copper found in their patented copper-infused yarn with a proprietary multi-directional compression technology. At times we all need a little assistance to help ensure that we not only finish, but finish with gumption. We all want to finish strong, unfortunately the aches and pains of life and training can serve has hurdles on the way to the finish line. ![]()
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