WaveWear
3/4 Compression Tights with Knee Coverage (Men and Women)
Short answer: WaveWear CL20 (men) and CY20 (women) are 3/4 capri compression tights with AlignX™ kinesiology taping at the knees and hamstrings, so the knee is covered inside a garment that stops below the knee. Both have pockets, and both are cut shorter than our full-length leggings.
Who these suit, and who they don't
CL20 and CY20 suit people who want knee coverage in a shorter cut: warm-weather runs, gym sessions, cycling, or anyone who finds full-length tights too warm or too long.
They are probably not the answer if:
- Your knee is injured or painful. WaveWear is sportswear, not a medical device. See a doctor or physio before choosing.
- A clinician has told you to wear a brace or medical compression. That is a different category, fitted to a diagnosis.
- You want the calf covered too. Our calf taping is on the full-length leggings (L30, Y30) and on the C2 sleeves.
How to choose: four ways to build a 3/4 tight
| Type | Longueur | What sits at the knee | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain 3/4 compression tights | Below knee | Fabric only | Simple; nothing specific at the kneecap |
| 3/4 tights with padding or sewn panels | Below knee | Padded or stitched panel | Firmer structure; bulkier in some cuts |
| 3/4 tights with silicone taping against the skin | Below knee | Silicone pattern printed inside | Must sit flat and centered on the kneecap |
| Full-length tights with knee taping | Cheville | Silicone pattern at knee and calf | More coverage, more warmth |
WaveWear CL20 and CY20 are in the third row.
WaveWear options
- CL20 – Men's 3/4 Capri Compression Leggings, Knee & Hamstring Kinesiology Support: knee and hamstring taping, deep side pockets and a back zip pocket.
- CY20 – Women's 3/4 Capri Compression Leggings, Knee & Hamstring Kinesiology Support: knee and hamstring taping, high waist with no front seam, pockets on both sides.
- L30 (men) and Y30 (women) are the full-length versions with knee and calf taping. Pick these if you want more coverage.
- SL20 (men) and SY20 (women) are shorts and biker shorts with thigh and hamstring taping, if you want the knee left free.
How to wear them
Pull the tights up, center the knee taping over each kneecap and smooth the hamstring section flat against your skin. The silicone should touch skin, so avoid wearing another layer between. Use the guide de taille before choosing your size, since tights are meant to fit close.
FAQ
What does 3/4 mean here?
The leg ends below the knee, like a capri. You get knee coverage without the length of full-length tights.
Do CL20 and CY20 cover the calf?
No. Their taping is at the knee and hamstring. For calf taping, choose L30 or Y30, or add C2 calf sleeves.
Are there men's and women's versions?
Yes. CL20 is the men's cut, CY20 the women's cut with a high waist and no front seam.
Do they have pockets?
Yes. CL20 has two deep side pockets and a back zip pocket; CY20 has pockets on both sides.
WaveWear is sportswear, not a medical device.
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