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Base Layers
Skins ideal for the winter
Skins the high-tech Australian months. The top has
clothing company has, in the past all the benefits of
12 months, significantly gradient
expanded its base layer range compression
across both tops and tights. As well as its core technology and
‘Sport’ range, the company has introduced ICE is 233%
which is a range of gradient compression tops microcapsules into the garments warmer than
and tights that also create a cooling which enables clearer thinking the company’s existing ‘Sport’
sensation by when under pressure. range. It is even more effective
Microencapsulation In addition, Skins have also brought at wicking as the fabric’s fibres
Technology out a range called ‘CROM’ meaning ‘Complete have twice as much surface
(MET) – which Range of Movement’ which consists of a short- area with a rubber gripper on
embeds sleeve top, long-sleeve top and long-sleeve with the bottom to prevent ‘ride
thousands of mock neck top. These are designed to allow up’.
tiny menthol freedom of movement during activity by
incorporating strategically placed motion tech Pictures: Skins - Thermal in white
panels on the upper torso. and black / CROM black short sleeve
Most recently introduced in response to the top / Sport long tights in black with
brand’s growing success and seasonal demands yellow.
in Europe - Skins’ new thermal long-sleeve top is
Linebreak X-Bionic
Linebreak Compression and Temperature The X-Bionic Functional Sportswear compression
Regulation Base range is designed to warm when you’re cold and
Layers are now to cool when you perspire, thanks to its
widely used in all patented 3D-BionicSphere System. X-Bionic
sports from garments support what nature has
Cricket – where provided, harnessing the cooling function
they are Official of the sweat film instead of allowing it
Base layer to dry up while exercising; then when
supplier to you’ve finished, the garment's
Glamorgan – to insulation qualities take over preventing
Rugby, Soccer, a chill while cooling down. The body's
Ice Hockey, preferred 37-degree temperature is
Squash, maintained as heat in different parts of the body
Swimming and is pinpointed and then regulated. Smart
Archery. Inbuilt compression is integral to all garments reducing
graded compression offers the best support to muscle vibration and aiding circulation, thus
athletes both in terms of training and recovery. helping with optimum supply of oxygen and
With distinctively different ranges for men and nutrients to the muscles – resulting in
women Linebreak offer a wide range of enhanced endurance and performance.
garments for all types of users from Elite The Energizer range has Mid Impact Smart
Athletes to the Weekend Warrior, all Compression built in all over and is suitable
able to benefit from improved recovery, for all sports activities. Winter Trek is
muscular support and temperature specifically designed for winter activities
regulation whether it's hot or cold. like trekking or ski-
Quality is maintained by using ing with, for
Lycra in its garments rather than example, regulated
cheaper alternatives such as compression on the
Elastene which means that the upper arms on the
garments last in general 30% Ski tourer top. It
longer than their closest competitors. also has the added
Both mens and ladies tops and tights benefit of AirDuct Pictures: Energizer - Mens long sleeve top in
retail at £49.99 each. Linebreak's padding; an Marine/Pearl Grey. Other colours include: Black/Orange
new website will allow users to click innovative 3D and Charcoal/Anthracite - £54.50srp / Mens Energizer
direct through to their favourite honeycomb for Pants / Womens long sleeve top in White/Sky Blue.
retailers nationwide to buy online. ventilation and Other colours include: Sky Blue/Marine and
padding on the Black/Orange - £54.50srp / Winter Trek - Ski Tourer
Pictures: Glamorgan Cricket team shoulders and hips, Top Available in Stone / Red - £88.50srp / Ski Tourer /
players wearing Linebreak / Ladies top for extra comfort, Winter Trek pants in black with red detail / Winter Trek
and tights - £49.99rrp each. where ruc-sac AirDuct padding detail for ventilation and comfort
straps sit. under ruc-sac straps
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