Garment types & features

Upper body garments vs Lower body garments

Upper body

• Able to reach higher loads

• Can in some cases be more difficult to put on/off, i.e tight t-shirt

• Can in some scenarios be easier to put on/off, i.e vest or jacket

Lower body

• Relieves pressure on shoulders, back and neck -> Better for long term wear

• Feels less warm

• Keeps center of gravity the same (better during intense exercise)

• Tighter fit

• Can be more gruesome to wear, for example when going to the bathroom

Small vs Large garments

Small garments

• Smaller loads

• Greater breathability and flexibility

• Easier to manage

Large garments

• Heavier loads

Bodysuits

Great when jumping

Thickness

Thinner fabrics are lighter than thicker fabrics.

We recommend starting out with the thinner fabrics and then working yourself up to the thicker fabrics.

Elasticity

Softness

Silicone strips

Silicone strips are used to increase the friction between the garment and skin and is typically used for sleeves and lower body garments to help them stay in place. If you are doing highly intense and repetitive movements such as running, jumping up and down, and change of direction we recommend picking garments which include silicone strips on the inside of the fabric.

Perforations

Perforations are used to increase the air flow through the garment and thus support a comfortable temperature and moisture regulation. Generally speaking, more and larger perforations lead to a more airy and breathable garment. However, it occurs at the expense of added weight.

Layers

Layering fabrics is a way to increase the added weight while keeping high breathability and airflow. It overcomes the issues of decreased density at the expense of a thicker garment.

Moisture wicking inner layer

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Breathability & Moisture

The garments are currently not breathable.