Stuff that gets our blood racing

Since SKINS began over a decade ago, we've been passionate about helping athletes excel. We're mad about sport and obsessed by the fierce, competitive spirt which drives outstanding achievements - whether on the open road, the field or up a gruelling mountain.

Founded in Australia, we have innate respect for the underdog; for determination, passion and pure grit. We're inspired by great sporting moments - those tear-jerking, adrenaline-inducing achievements - etched in the minds of sports fans the world over.

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• KEEP IT REAL - We won't make empty promises. We don't believe in hype, unless its backed by solid facts. You can rest assured that all research we quote is actually performed on SKINS products - not our competitors. We're anything but vague. We mean what we say and we say what we mean.

• GO HARD OR GO HOME - We support some of the worlds best individual athletes and sporting teams. We celebrate the courage, determination and unwavering will that drives sports people forward. We respect the professionals and amateurs who do their best whatever the circumstances. Most importantly, we believe that winning doesn't necessarily make you a winner. Its how you play that counts.

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SKINS - HELPS MUSCLES BREATHE

SKINS are designed to increase the flow of oxygen to muscles.

We achieve this in two key ways.

• Gradient Compression - SKINS gradient compression has been engineered to provide the correct level of surface pressure to specific body parts, enhancing circulation and delivering more oxygen to active muscles. Improved circulation also helps to eliminate latic acid build-up and other metabolic wastes so you can go harder for longer and recover faster.

• Superior Construction - The fabric in SKINS is warp knitted using multiple fine quality yarns to give superior performance. Warp knit fabrics have no natural stretch - instead, the spandex mix ensures specific levels of elasticity and perfectly controlled compression. Some other compression brands use circular kit which has a natural stretch, making it hard to maintain the correct level of compression. Circular knit fabrics are also less durable and likely to run if snagged.