Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the benefits to compression shorts?

    Many years ago, in the 1970s when compression shorts were introduced,

    they were meant to reduce chafing and skin irritations and as a slider short.

    Later, around 1980 they were designed shorts with pockets for football

    players to put protective pads in the thighs, hips and knees.


    Today, compression shorts are used in many events such as running,

    gymnastics, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, skiing, hockey. And

    studies have shown benefits of wearing compression shorts to reduce

    swelling and increasing blood circulation for many other sports.

  • Is it bad to wear compression shorts?

    It could be bad to wear compression shorts made from the wrong stretch fabric. For example, if the fabric used doesn’t stretch enough, the person

    who wears it can cause themselves a muscle injury.


    High performance compression shorts should not restrict the wearer from completing a task during their activities.


    Compression shorts should not be worn during sleep.

  • How long should you wear compression shorts?

    Good compression shorts made from the correct fabric could be worn all day, BUT NOT DURING SLEEP.


    Example: our recommendation to professional athletes is to wear compression shorts 7 days a week from morning until evening to help

    maintain healthy muscles.

  • Do you wear anything under compression shorts?

    A compression shorts baselayer is recommended, depending on how much pressure it provides when wearing. We suggest not to wear anything under your compression shorts, boxer briefs or otherwise, so there is no friction between an undergarment and the compression short, and there is no bunching or skin irritations from chafing.

  • Can I wear compression pants all day?

    Compression pants will give the wearer many benefits. Yes, definitely you can wear compression pants all day. The biggest benefit is helping blood

    circulation, and reduce swelling.

  • What are men's compression shorts used for?

    Men’s compression shorts are used for many activities:

    • Running
    • Walking
    • Track
    • Gymnastics
    • Baseball
    • Football
    • Hockey
    • Soccer
    • Skiing
    • Yoga
    • Weightlifting
    • Gym work outs

    Men’s high performance compression shorts will not only have the ability to help prevent, but also help to rehabilitate from a muscle injury. Good

    compression shorts mean they are constructed from fabric with the correct % of LYCRA®️ fiber and the stretch support it provides the wearer.

  • Why do my balls hurt when I wear compression shorts?

    If you are experiencing pain or discomfort, you are likely wearing the wrong size. Men’s compression shorts should be comfortable. It’s possible you are

    wearing gear that is not made from a fabric designed for compression apparel.

  • Do compression shorts help you lose weight?

    No, this is a misconception – you still have to do the physical activity and follow a healthy program of eating the right foods to lose weight. Consider

    using a fitness tracker to watch your progress in real time.

  • How long can I wear compression pants?

    In hot weather sometimes it is much more difficult to wear compression pants/leggings/tights that don’t breathe. Our suggestion is:


    A. If you are a professional athlete, no matter what your specialty is, wear compression shorts or tights from morning until evening – NOT DURING

    SLEEP- to protect and maintain your muscles.


    B. If you are suffering from lower back pain, wear a back support short all day every day – NOT DURING SLEEP- from morning until evening.

  • Do compression shorts stop chafing?

    Yes, in many walks of life, wear them as a base layer next to skin garment.

  • Do compression shorts make your thighs smaller?

    Compression shorts will “compress” your thighs when you wear them so the look will be sleeker, depending on the fabric used to make them. The

    thighs will not change size and will release back to natural size when you take the compression shorts off.

  • Do guys wear tights under shorts

    The compression tights, depending on lighting can be see-through when the fabric is stretched over the body. Loose shorts like running shorts or

    basketball shorts don’t provide any benefits to the wearer, they merely cover up for what may be see-through. The main reason guys wear compression tights under their loose shorts is because of the compression support given to the legs below the knee.

  • What's the difference between spandex and compression shorts?

    The stretchy filament woven and knitted into the fabric before LYCRA®️ fiber was invented was called Spandex which was used in girdles. Spandex is a

    stretchy filament contains rubber, and as we all know, rubber can be a cause for allergic reactions. When LYCRA®️ fiber was originally invented by

    the DuPont de Nemours company around 1958, it did not cause these types of allergic reactions. Because of this, many companies changed over to

    LYCRA®️ fiber which is much healthier to wear next to the skin than the spandex rubber.


    People became familiar with the name “spandex” and use it as a term for any stretchy fiber, the same way people became familiar with the brand

    Xerox® and used that word in place of the word “copy”.

  • Do you wear compression shorts under bike shorts?

    NEVER! Do not wear multiple pairs of compression shorts at the same time as the fabrics rub into one another and cause friction causing the skin to

    overheat. These higher skin temperatures, in many cases, may cause a rash or different types of skin irritation.

  • Do you wear undies under skins

    Skins®️ is a brand of compression products originated from Australia, is that what you mean? If so, the answer is NO! Never wear undies under any brand of compression short or compression tights.

  • Are leggings still in style in 2023?

    Yes, leggings are still in style in 2023, and always will be.

  • Why do females wear tight clothes?

    It depends on personal preference and what designers are showing for the time period. If tight clothing is worn, it can also be a source of keeping the body warmer by insulating body heat in cold weather temperatures.

  • Are leggings supposed to be skin tight?

    It depends from what fabric the leggings are made from. Like socks, some leggings are thicker and tighter than others.

  • What are women's compression shorts for?

    Women’s compression shorts are used for many activities:


    • Running
    • Walking
    • Track
    • Gymnastics
    • Baseball
    • Football
    • Hockey
    • Soccer
    • Skiing
    • Yoga
    • Weightlifting
    • Gym work outs

    Women want the same benefits of compression shorts as men: support of the large muscle groups and to help prevent injury or rehabilitate from an

    injury.

  • Do compression shorts help with groin injuries?

    Not all, very few/most compression shorts could be the cause of groin injuries because the stretch is very low and if the person makes a quick

    movement in a garment that does not move with them, the muscle could become injured.


    We have a style that will definitely help with groin injuries, style 1900SL Thigh, Groin, & Hip Support Shorts is designed to help prevent and

    rehabilitate from quad, hamstring, hip flexor and/or groin injuries. Our fabric has the COOL COMPRESSION® technology meaning it has the ability to stretch over 200% in 360 degrees. When you move, with speed, for example, jump or throw, the compression garment made with our fabric

    will stretch and support your muscles—it moves WITH you all the time.

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