FIR Fabrics and Sport: Benefits, Use and Scientific Studies

We are a cutting-edge professional cosmeceutical and some of our clothing items are designed to act as real cosmetic adjuvants.

In their production, we have integrated innovative yarns with FIR technology, as in the case of our famous push up leggings. In this article, we want to delve deeper into the technology behind some of our yarns.

What applications could FIR fabrics be of interest in sports?

Discover how FIR fabrics work in sports: from benefits during training to muscle recovery. Learn more about the scientific studies and choose the best FIR leggings for your workout.

Scientific Studies on FIR Fabrics: What Does the Research Say?

Five scientific databases (PubMed, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, Scopus and SPORTDiscus) were consulted by two independent reviewers.

Studies investigating the effects of FIR-emitting clothing on at least one physiological outcome related to performance and/or physical recovery in humans were selected.

The methodological quality of the selected studies was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale.

Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria (effects of FIR during exercise and 5 in post-exercise recovery) and were included in the systematic review.

Initial findings suggest that FIR-emitting clothing may be of interest for physical performance and recovery, primarily through their effects on thermoregulation and haemodynamic function of the body.

What happens when I wear a FIR garment?

FIR garments do not allow you to perceive a sense of direct heat, but rather thermal comfort in different environmental conditions. To date, the use at rest is the most studied. It demonstrated improved peripheral blood flow and improved oxygenation.

FIR and Thermoregulation: Not All Heat is Equal

There is heat and heat: By improving thermoregulation, FIR fabrics can help maintain thermal comfort. This is done by helping to modulate sweating during exercise and preventing excessive growth in body temperature. For this reason, FIR leggings can be used in all seasons.

FIR fabrics during training: what are the benefits?

Among the various effects described, two aspects are confirmed: one better ability to regulate body temperature and a improvement in blood circulation.

Most studies report that during physical activity the increase in skin temperature of the athlete tends to be lower than when using conventional fabrics. 

The FIR fabric also shows bacteriostatic and refreshing properties, therefore it could contribute significantly in the improve athlete comfort during long-term exercise.

FIR Fabrics in Post-Exercise Recovery: How Do They Help the Body?

Studies suggest a faster recovery of some indirect markers of muscle damage such as muscle soreness, oxidative stress, inflammation and range of motion. The data suggest that The more you wear FIR fabric, the greater the benefits.

How to choose the best FGM04 FIR leggings for your workout?

Most models are in 4-season FIR fabric in solid color, mélange (EcoFIR) or in bamboo polyamide (BambooFIR).

The exception is garments which, in addition to being made of FIR fabric, help to retain body heat (HotFIR) or that on the contrary are super breathable and help dissipate heat in hot conditions (CryoFIR).

(FONTE: Utilisation of far infrared-emitting garments for optimising performance and recovery in sport: Real potential or new fad? A systematic review
Bastien Bontemps  1   2 , Mathieu Gruet  1 , Fabrice Vercruyssen  1 , Julien Louis  2)

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