# High Performance Compression Tights 2 XU Provides Superior Support and Faster Recovery Rates By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-performance-compression-tights References: [2xu](http://www.2xu.com) Exercising is a fundamental component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and 2 XU helps its consumers be smarter in their athletic pursuits with high performance compression tights. Compression not only enhances performance, but it also assures [quicker recovery rates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recovery-boost) through allowing for more efficient oxygen and blood flow to muscles. The products are marketed to add on 10.6 seconds over a 10K run, reduce heart rate by up to 2.5%, as well as limit oscillatory processes in quadriceps and calves. 2 XU's high performance compression tights are a logical choice for both [professional and casual athletes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activewear-essentials). The company is inclusive in its sizing and offer styles for both male and female bodies, as well as a choice for soon-to-be moms. Scientifically engineered to be light, powerful and flexible, the tights are accredited first place in power balance and residual stretch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Athletic Compression Apparel:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop a range of athletic compression apparel beyond tights to support performance and recovery. - **Performance Enhancement Technology:** Companies can explore new ways to use technology to enhance athletic performance through apparel that supports oxygen and blood flow, reduces heart rate, and minimizes oscillatory processes. - **Inclusive Sizing for Athletes:** There is an opportunity for companies to prioritize inclusive sizing and body positivity in their athletic apparel to support athletes of all sizes and genders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Apparel:** Manufacturers of fitness apparel can incorporate compression technology into their designs to enhance performance and improve recovery rates for athletes. - **Sports Medicine:** Sports medicine practitioners could partner with athletic compression apparel companies to develop new technologies for supporting muscle recovery, reducing heart rate, and improving blood flow during physical activity. - **Maternity Wear:** Maternity wear companies can explore the development of specialized athletic compression apparel to support pregnant athletes and encourage physical activity during pregnancy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance Functional Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tighties.md) - [Advanced Runner Compression Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandit-superbeam-half-tights.md) - [Joint Technical Athletic Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badwater-135.md) - [Compression Massage Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compression-massage-boots.md) - [Performance-Focused Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hux.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Summery Compression Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanx-active.md) - [Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix.md) - [Micro-Weighted Leggings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microload-gtights.md)