35% lower lactateGo longer before you tire
In a lab test, blood lactate, a marker of muscle fatigue, was 35% lower than in standard compression wear at the 15-minute mark.
See the blood testHow WaveWear works
Less fatigue.Steadier joints.No tape.
WaveWear is compression wear with kinesiology-style silicone built inside. It holds firmer when you bend, stays put while you move, and in a lab test kept blood lactate 35% lower than standard compression wear at the 15-minute mark.
What you'll feel
Four things you notice the first time you train in it
35% lower lactate
3× hold when bentA firmer hold when you bend
Pressure on the knee rises about three times as it bends, right when you load the joint.
See the pressure test
+8.3 mobility ptsSupport that moves with you
No stiff brace. In a 10-day study, K2 sleeve wearers gained 8.3 mobility points.
See the K2 study
0 re-tapingStays put, session after session
The silicone grips like tape, so the fabric does not slip or roll. Wash it and the grip comes back.
How the grip worksWhy it works
Two things athletes already use, in one garment
Outside
Compression
Snug fabric holds muscles and joints and helps them warm up.
Inside
Kinesiology taping
Adhesive silicone grips the skin like tape and gives light lift along the muscle.
AlignX™
WaveWear
Both effects, already placed on the right zones. Wash it and wear it again.
Inside every piece
The pattern is mapped to the body
- Wave-shaped silicone stretches with the fabric, so it moves when you move.
- Placed by zone along the thigh, knee, calf, back, elbow or wrist, depending on the piece.
- Soft and cushion-like on the skin, and it does not tear off the fabric.
How AlignX™ works
Pull it on. Move. Wash. Repeat.
Pull it on
No cutting, measuring or sticking. The silicone is already where it needs to be.
Move
The silicone grips your skin like tape and stretches with the fabric. Compression and light lift work together.
Wash and wear again
Washing clears dust and sweat, and the grip comes back. One garment replaces rolls of single-use tape.
Body mappingWave designWashableReusableCushionyDurable
Tested by independent labs
Less fatigue, a firmer hold, easier movement. Measured.
Each result is for the products and people tested. Your results may differ.
How it was tested
Four garments, the same 30-minute workout, blood drawn every 5 minutes.
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Garment 1
General Compression Wear
Standard compression wear designed to apply pressure on muscle
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Garment 2
Kinesiology Tape*
Regular clothing with external kinesiology tape applied on target muscles*
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Garment 3
Non-Adhesive Silicone* applied inside Compression
Same cut as #4 but non-adhesive silicone (placebo control)
- Same cut. In #4 the silicone grips the skin.
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Garment 4Adhesive Silicone* applied inside Compression
WaveWear branded compression top and bottom for full support
*Kinesiology tape and the silicone pattern were applied on the shoulders, back, knees, and calves.
Blood lactate over exercise and recovery, mmol/L
35%
Lower blood lactate than standard compression wear
Same 30-minute workout in four garments, blood drawn every 5 minutes. Measured at the 15-minute mark. Index: standard compression = 100.
See the blood testFITI Testing & Research Institute, 2017
Average blood lactate during exercise, mmol/L
21%
Lower on average across the whole 30-minute workout
Blood lactate in mmol/L, averaged over the workout. WaveWear had the lowest reading at every point from minute 10 to the end of recovery.
See the full report graphFITI Testing & Research Institute, 2017 · 3 healthy adult men
Pressure measured on a mannequin leg, standing vs knee bent
3×
More pressure with the knee bent than standing
The garment holds tighter as the joint bends, when you load it most.
See the pressure testFITI mannequin pressure test
18 adults, average age 70, K2 sleeve vs regular knee sleeve
+8.3
Mobility points in 10 days with the K2 sleeve
Adults around age 70 wore a knee sleeve in daily life for 10 days.
See the K2 studyKyung Hee University's Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, final report February 2021
What does “compression meets taping” mean?
WaveWear is compression wear with kinesiology-tape-style support built in. The fabric holds your muscles and joints snugly. The AlignX™ silicone on the inside adds tape-like grip and light lift where you need it.
Do I have to apply anything?
No. Put it on like normal clothing. The silicone pattern is already in the right place.
Will it slip or roll down?
The silicone grips the skin like tape, which helps the garment stay where it is while you move.
Can I wash it?
Yes. Washing brings the silicone grip back. Follow the care label on your garment.
Which piece should I pick?
Pick by zone. Tops cover the shoulders and back. Sleeves and wraps cover the elbow, wrist, knee or calf. Shorts and leggings cover the thigh, hamstring, knee and calf.
Is WaveWear a medical device?
No. WaveWear is athletic compression wear. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition.
Invest in you
Made for everyday movers and serious athletes
Whether you are just starting out, working on your posture, or training for your next race, there is a WaveWear piece for the way you move.
Tests: FITI Testing & Research Institute lactate test (2017; 3 healthy adult men, same 30-minute workout in four garments) and mannequin pressure test; K2 mobility study by Kyung Hee University's Graduate School of East-West Medical Science (final report February 2021; 18 adults, average age 70, 10 days). Results are for the products and groups tested; individual results vary. WaveWear products are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.