My patients like the form-fitting nature of the Equmen shirts and the back/core support they offer, reminding them from a kinesthetic perspective to avoid slouching. Since posture is very cerebral in nature and requires physical corrections, the garment has the potential to be a great motor learning tool for patients, athletes and the general population alike. The technology is very unique, supporting the areas of the body that typically break down from a posture dimension and through repetitive overuse. When worn, the shirt's helix mapping permits somatic feedback directly to promote spinal and soft tissue alignment through virtually subliminal posture corrections.
Michael Zazzali, DSc.PT, OCS Certified Orthopaedic Specialist, Physical Therapy Associates of New York
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As a man, would you be seen in a mirdle?
A Mirdle (or Male Girdle) is exactly what it says. It is a girdle produced just for men who are looking to trim a few inches off their waistline. Everyone is a little vain, but at what point does your vanity make you want to wear a re-designed woman’ s girdle? We all want to look good but that doesn’ t mean that you should take it to extremes such as this!
Mirdle’ s are about the most unflattering item of underclothing that a man can wear, not to mention the shame of ever being seen with it on!
The internet is littered with pictures of men wearing Mirdle’ s. Search for that phrase and you will quickly understand! These are the sorts of pictures that do the rounds on e-mail that make everyone cringe or laugh, but ultimately, look away. People huddle around your desk trying to get a glimpse of someone who looks as though he is wrapped in bandages with unsightly bulges popping out here and there.
There is no time in his life that any man should ever put him through the shame of purchasing one of these items, God forbid he is ever actually seen with it! Can you imagine the first time your girlfriend ever saw you with one on? Any hope of passion would quickly fly straight out of the window, never to return. Sights like this burn themselves into the retina and cause mental scarring! Don’ t ever put yourselves though it. However, if you have already succumbed, all is not lost. There are still many uses for a Mirdle including waxing your car, shining your shoes or to help start the BBQ.
So what do you do if you want to look good, help your posture and, as a by-product, lose a little off the waist as well? What you will want are items of clothing that you would be happy being seen in, no matter where you are or what your circumstances.
Equmen do not manufacture Mirdles let us assure you of this. Equmen manufacture precision compression clothing that is designed to aid your posture as you go about your busy lives. This is physiotherapy for your body – a work out as you walk, train or are sitting down helping you maintain the posture that your body requires. Clothing designed for men, by men who understand that looking and feeling good needn’ t mean taking drastic measures!
One of the additional benefits of this compression technology is you are also able to trim a little off the mid section – but this is a t-shirt! It looks great you would be proud to be seen with this item of clothing on without anything over the top!
Would you do that in a Mirdle?
No, nor would we.
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Equmen Precision Compression Socks for the business traveller
Deep Venous Thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot works its way into the heart or lungs, often leading to sudden death. Otherwise known as DVT or Economy Class Syndrome it is frequently caused by long periods spent in cramped conditions. Tightly packed seating – such as that found in the economy class section of airliners – can restrict movement and trigger the clot illness. On a long flight, lack of circulation and reduced air pressure means that blood can suddenly change from a liquid to a solid state and produce a clot. Economy Class Syndrome, unlike the name suggests is equally prevalent in business class and first class passengers.
There is widespread debate over what actually happens to cause the blood clots and the number of people that are actually affected. However, a new compression sock recently unveiled in the market has proved to assist in the prevention of Economy Class Syndrome. Equmen Pty Ltd is an Australian owned company, manufacturing business traveler compression socks using technology developed from research over the past four years.
Equmen Precision Compression Socks were designed initially for the long haul business traveler to assist in reducing symptoms of jetlag, limb swelling and to help prevent blood clotting during long distance travel.
The Equmen Precision Compression Sock is a lower-leg molded garment with 90% Nylon and 10% Spandex content and contoured to fit for optimum compression when the wearer is seated. It is designed for otherwise healthy travellers.
The garment works by making up for the difference in pressure upon the body at altitude. It is directed to jet lag (suffered by 90% of all passengers) and reducing the risk of DVT (allegedly 10% in the high risk groups) of all passengers. This amazing unisex sock caters for all travellers and available in one size fits all.
Equmen Precision Compression Socks are positioned as necessary travel clothing - ‘ the only true business sock of its kind to overcome jet lag and reduce dvt’ and is messaged as ‘ the best kept secret for the business traveller.
They are targeted at all passengers, but with a specific push to business and first class passengers. Already 12% of an aircraft is dedicated to business and first class and that is the target market group. There is a strong need to educate the consumer concerning the total benefits of the product as opposed to limitations by competitors from the medical field.
Alister McColl, CEO of Equmen, says, “ We do know wearing compressive socks reduces the risk of DVT substantially, and is a way for the traveller to take appropriate action for their own health and safety. It does not matter who is responsible, people just want to know how to reduce the risk” .
McColl also points out that “ on long haul flights people have to get some sleep, and sometimes because of turbulence or other factors, you cannot always get up to do the required exercise. Wearing compression socks overcomes this problem” . By reducing swelling, keeping blood flowing and assisting hydration, Equmen Precision Compression Socks assist in reducing many of the symptoms of jetlag and allow the body to refresh more quickly.
Equmen Precision Compression Socks have also been selected by many internationally competitive athletes as a measure to prevent DVT and to reduce the effects of jetlag and reported an increased recovery time from jetlag and an ability to continue training prior to competition.
While Alister McColl acknowledges the responsibility of airlines in raising passenger awareness, he states “ there is also an issue of consumer preparedness. If you are aware of a problem you can take measures to avoid or reduce the risk” . Lack of circulation which causes DVT, is aggravated by inactivity, dehydration and sleeping in a sitting position. Passengers should drink plenty of water and avoid tea, coffee and alcohol. Wearing compressive socks like Equmen, will help people who depart healthy, to arrive healthy” .
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Equmen share your story winner anounced!
Congratulations to Ian D of Ireland for being selected as the winner of the recent Equmen - Share your story and win competition. Ian will be receiving a weeks worth of underwear for sharing with us how Equmen Core Precision Undershirts have helped releive his back pain after suffering from scoliosis.
The runners up will be posted here soon, and everyone who entered will be receiving a special gift and personalised discount as we were overwhelmed with the responses!
Name: Ian D
City: Malahide
State: Dublin
Country: Ireland
Comments: Hi,
I know that I made a few comments to you when researching if your product was available in the republic of Ireland sometime last year.
Having purchased a few singlets and underwear last year in Selfridges and London I am pleased to find that they are now available in Ireland. - More purchases have been made!
I said in an email to you - two words - Life changing!
Let me explain why.
I have suffered with scoliosis for all of my adult life an x-ray report showed that I had extensive irregularities of the lower dorsal spine - consistent with osteochondritis in the past - likely in my teens. Since then I have a very poor posture and have spent thousands of pounds on alternative treatments, Alexander technique, Bowen, physiotherapy, numerous types of massage which all seem effective for a short period, but it was not long before I was back to square one!
I discovered your products and as I say - Life changing - Ever since July 2009 I wear them every day! I stand taller, I feel more confident, I don't slouch as much, I'm no longer suffer from the muscular pain that I used too. I used to have to stop, curl up and sleep - it was the only cure. Now I can go on all day and even party more at night!
I often used to become upset, down and depressed about my posture and spine - those thoughts have almost disappeared
My friends and family have even commented that my back looks straighter - I look forward to the morning squeeze into my singlet and know that I will have a comfortable day ahead - (well they are so comfy and snug too! In fact comfortably re-assuring - like a safety blanket to a child perhaps!)
It really is a great product that I have recommended to friends also they too have felt the benefit of your garments.
Long live equmen and the health benefits which it must have brought to so many, it really has changed my life for the better, I hope that your products equally change many more.
Thank you so much!
Regards
Ian D
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Your Dad at his Best this Fathers Day
Give Dad his best gift this Fathers Day!
… the chance to look and feel his best.
Father's Day is the one day of the year we celebrate the best men in our lives!
Officially recognized in 1924, Father’ s day was created to complement Mothers Day after many years of relentless work by Sonora Dodd. She felt fatherhood should also be honored after being raised with 5 siblings, single handedly by her father, after her mother’ s death. In 1972 Fathers day was established by Richard Nixon as a permanent national observance to be held on the third Sunday of June and is now celebrated on this date in 55 countries across the world.
Father's Day is a day honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers and forefathers in society.
Father's Day allows us to acknowledge Dad’ s contributions to society and to our families.
It also provides us the opportunity to express our love and respect for dad, to show dad our appreciation for hi
s selfless care and protection and to say thanks for his unconditional love and affection.
Dads are our heroes, our spiritual guides, our emotional pillars, important for our physical, financial and social well being. For daughters, he is the ideal man and also the first man we adore, while for sons, dad is an idol and the strongest man we aspire to emulate. He is the best and he deserves the best.
So what are you going to give your Dad this Father’ s Day?
Forget boring ties or gadgets he’ ll never use. Giving dad his best gift to look and feel his best is a great opportunity to show him how much you love and care, about improving his wellbeing, his posture, his back and muscle support, his circulation and his confidence by giving him a slimmer physique.
The Equmen range use a combination of compression technology and next generation fabrics that follows the contours of the body, augmenting what should stand out and diminishing what shouldn’ t. Posture is improved, the back is supported and circulation is increased. The lightweight temperature-control fabric optimizes comfort in any condition.
Utilising the health insights of physiotherapists alongside the technical expertise of athletic garment engineers this is the secret that professional sportsmen enjoy on the field every day - we’ ve taken it off the field and finessed it for everyday wear.
Dad can wear it under his starched white office shirt, golf polo, or on its own. The support, structure and shape initiative offers him something comfortable, stylish and wholly beneficial.
The perfect gift for Dad this Father’ s Day!
Equmen Fathers Day Specials.
• Use code FATHERSDAYUS to receive 20% off any purchase of $198 or more
• Use code FATHERSDAYCA to reveive 20% off any purchase of $198 or more
• Use code FATHERSDAYUK to reveive 20% off any purchase of £ 118 or more
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Equmen was recently a major sponsor of the Josh Bidwell Celebrity Golf Tournament
Equmen was recently a major sponsor of the Josh Bidwell Celebrity Golf Tournament held at Roseburg Country Club in Roseburg, Oregon on April 30th.
The tournament was held to raise funds for The Community Cancer Center charity organization and featured celebrities from sport and entertainment, including: NFL players Josh Bidwell, Steve Baack, Joe Newton, Kenny Wheaton, Rich Ruhl, Saul Patu, Tim Euhus, Tony Hargain, Yvenson Bernard, Jordan Kent, Alexis Serna, NBA Hall of Famer Darrall Imhoff, actors Gregory Harrison and Patrick Duffy, professional bowler Bryon Smith, and Pultizer Prize winning photographer David Kennerly.
Equmen supplied all of the players with head to toe compression gear to support their golf game, in addition to making a generous donation to the Cancer Center.
“ Equmen is very proud to have the opportunity to contribute to Josh’ s charitable cause,” says Gavin Jones, Equmen MD. “ Our brand is all about health and well-being, so it is important we give back to the health of the community.”
“ The tournament and fundraising activities were both a big success,” says Trent Drake, the foundation’ s Director. ” And all of the celebs absolutely loved the Equmen undergarments!”
About EQUMEN
Founded in April 2007, Equmen specialises in scientifically designed advanced men’ s undergarments and accessories. Equmen products are available at international luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus - US, Selfridges – UK, Brown Thomas – Ireland, Holt Renfrew – Canada and David Jones - Australia.
Visit www.equmen.com to learn more.
For further information or media samples please contact: media@equmen.com
Improving my golf swing
by Majic 25.5.2010Your tops have helped me improve and straighten my swing. My friends couldn't believe how my game improved overnight, i'm not telling them about Equmen, that's my little secret.
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Another Heart Felt review
Here at Equmen we often get reviews on how good our products are, however occasionally we receive ones that really stand out. We are proud of the difference we make, enabling men to be at their best.
Have a read below of the lovely review we have just received. We are also in the process of developing a new website with a review function, launching soon!
From: Keitha S##[mailto:KS##@mi####.org]
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 2010 1:25 AM
To: Customer Care Team
Subject: RE: Equmen - order i11952
Hello Christian,
I received my order the other day, and without any explanation handed the v-neck undershirt to my husband. After wrestling into it (he hates anything close-fitting) and moaning about how tight it was, his face suddenly change to amazement! He said he couldn't believe how great he felt, his sciatic pain stopped IMMEDIATELY, said he felt he could fill his lungs with more air and swears he's 2 inches (5cm) taller.
After a few hours he took the shirt off because he said it was making him feel exhausted having his back made so straight, but next morning it was back on again making him feel like Terminator LOL.
He then wore it work (he's a truck driver), which is really the reason I bought the shirt for him, and he said it's the first time in years he's come home from work without his back aching and feeling drained (probably from not breathing deeply enough).
Although the cost of the shirt made his eyes pop, he made no objection to me ordering a couple more for him.
This weekend hubby will be 'testing' his shirt doing some heavy duty fishing, then out on the golf course the following weekend. I swear he's more excited about the shirt than the fishing or golf LOL.
Sincerely,
Keitha S##
(Aussie in the U.S.)
P.S. I wasn't able to find anywhere on your website to add a review.
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Equmen featured in Reuters article
(Reuters) - Businessmen who vowed to hit the gym daily in 2010 but are yet to leave the desk are the target of a new, fast-growing line of high-tech underwear which boasts to trim the torso while also benefiting your health.
Just ask Gavin Jones, co-founder of Australia-based company Equmen which has pioneered "fitwear" for men who spend the week hunched over desks in high-stress jobs and weekends chasing their children.
Jones said compression wear was well researched and accepted among elite athletes as was shapewear for women that trims and smoothes those stubborn bulges, but when he stood in front of the mirror he had one question -- what about me?
"I was just beginning to show the signs of wear and tear. I had a pretty active 20s and 30s and maintained a great social life and played sport but I was just starting to turn the corner into middle age," Jones, 43, a former journalist, told Reuters.
While women have quickly snapped into the increasing lines of shapewear, trebling sales in the past decade according to the market research NPD Group, Jones realized men wanted more than a male girdle or "mirdle" to trim the beer gut if they were to upgrade from their boxers or cotton briefs with fancy waistband.
In partnership with an American friend and former investment banker Corie Chung, Jones spent about a year and about $1.4 million of his own money researching and developing a new product line that was more mainstream than the compression wear around and came with health benefits.
They found a manufacturer in Israel who could produce a high-elasticity blend of fabrics which was seamless and flexible.
This led to Equmen's range of undershirts and underpants hitting the market a year ago, boasting to help back support, better posture, and improved blood circulation as well as a better shape -- and maybe even a lower golf score.
The line is sold in Australia, Britain, the United States, Canada, Spain, South Africa, and Taiwan with plans to move this year into Scandinavia, South Korea, Japan and New Zealand. The company is introducing socks to its collection.
"Sales have outstripped our expectations and we are in very good shape," said Jones, forecasting sales for 2010/11 rising to about $12 million and turnover of 200,000 units from about $7 million and 95,000 units in 2009/10.
Chung, 30, said they were even working on a range of women's fit wear, Equfem, which they hoped to hit the market early 2012.
Other companies are now also starting to produce fashionable, shapewear for men such as Calvin Klein's X line and Marks & Spencer's Bodymax range but Chung said men will remain Equmen's key focus, with professional men the main target.
"Our primary consumer is between 30 and 55. It is the slightly middle to older demographic because those health benefits become more powerful the older you get," said Chung, whose experience also includes working as a product and marketing manager at Revlon and L'Oreal.
"We are focusing mainly on metropolitan and urban areas where people are under the most pressure and stress."
(Editing by Miral Fahmy)
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Looking Your Best - Men's Style Tips
If you want to lookyour best - start from the inside out - beginning with your underwear. Compression garments such as ours will streamline your look, while giving you posture support. This means that no matter how you layer your look you'll be standing taller and looking trimmer. Then whatever you wear will look better - but that doesn't mean that there aren't some commong fashion rules you should follow if you want to make sure you look as good dressed as you do undressed.
To make the most of your look, remember to, where possible, buy tailored outfits with good quality fabric to compliment your body shape. Whether you're wearing a t-shirt or a suit, poor quality fabric can lose its shape quickly and detract from your overall appearance. A tailored outfit will enhance all that hard work you've done at the gym, or if needs be, will also help disguise the work you failed to do.
Remember, not all clothes are created equal and while a garment may be in fashion and look great on that eighteen year old male model, it doesn't necessarily mean it is going to suit your body shape or even your own personal style.
So how do you choose the right clothes for you?
Stay tuned to this blog next week as we give our top ten tips for creating your own personal look.
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Equmen Underwear Takes on Our Jewels
Earlier this summer, I had the unique opportunity to test out something called the Wondershirt, courtesy of an Australian men's clothing manufacturer called Equmen, which is attempting to capitalize on the emerging middle market between crotch-grabbing everymen and metrosexualized alpha-males.
In a nutshell, the Wondershirt is a form-fitting, largely polyester undergarment that made me feel like I was vacuum sealed inside a package of string cheese -- which is to say, sexy like a kitten. So the next logical stop was to investigate how Equmen's expanded line of total-body undies could approximate the sensation of fastening my nuts in a shell ... of soft, stretchy, temperature-controlled fabric.
The "Power Pouch"
For the past several days, I have been testing out a few pairs of the company's Precision Underwear, which have allegedly been designed by made-up doctors known as physiotherapists, and feature a sci-fi advent called Helix-Mapping compression that "places pressure on the gluteal fold, providing lightweight posture and gait support." Translation: It conforms to your ass like wet cement. Or as my girlfriend Colleen put it between insensitive snickers -- "It's basically a sports bra for your junk."
And speaking of the ol' petrified stick and poisonberries, it was comforting to know that my private dancers were well-protected within a "power pouch," which apparently is climate-moderated to keep me "healthy and comfortable." Or in other words, ensure that, unlike with traditional boxers or briefs, my undercarriage doesn't accumulate the moisture levels of a sub-equatorial South American jungle. Ideally, the Precision Underwear (or PU, as I like to hilariously pronounce it to myself) is intended for a shapely, athletically inclined individual, not a pasty Hebraic pansy like myself who could easily be mistaken for an underdeveloped teenage girl from the bosom down.
A Crowdpleaser, Too
But against all odds -- and despite my unmentionables being less than evenly aligned -- my unveiling of the long blue trunks (while sashaying across the living room to optimal montage music, of course) elicited awe-struck approval from Colleen, who likened the Superman-azure trunks to erotically charged bicycle shorts. Like adjusting to an oral retainer, the clinging nylons and polyesters were initially alien and less-than-welcome against my bottom (and far from better) half. Eventually though, the pragmatically sensual boxers became a second skin, like a condom for my inner thighs. And during an afternoon gallop on the treadmill, they were particularly well-suited to enhancing my posture and keeping all my unseemly business in an organized state. It was as if someone hired a carefully crafted underwear nanny to monitor the behavior of my unruly set of testicular twins.
Skip the Skimp
Unfortunately, I had less success feeling empowered by, or at ease inside, the skimpier grey briefs, which are more aptly described as a cup-less jockstrap. Even Colleen felt humiliated on my behalf, like the high school bully had just undressed me in the middle of the hallway and revealed my privately homoerotic choice of underwear. At least it would be nearly impossible to maneuver a successful wedgie thanks to the resistance of the PU's material.
My suggestion to all you Fruit of the Loom loyalists and Joe Boxer enthusiasts? It actually could be worth your while to experiment with a pair of Equmen's lengthier boxers, if nothing else as a reward to your suffering girlfriend who's endlessly satisfied your demands for ill-fitting, Frederick's of Hollywood buttless panties. But at the end of the day, you'll probably still feel truer to yourself in a skid-marked pair of tighty-whiteys that could be mistaken for a greasy-spoon diner dishrag. PU indeed.
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Undershirt Review: Equmen Core Precision Undershirt
I'm sitting here in my aisle seat aboard one of the newest airlines fully equipped with a media entertainment center offering on demand music, movies, satellite tv, music videos, games, and seat-to-seat chat. Instead of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying a quite comfortable flight back to Tug Central, I've powered up my notebook, plugged it into the conveniently located on board power supply, jumped onto the in-flight wifi network, and am settling in to write what I believe will be one of the most anticipated undershirt reviews that I've written to date.
If you're reading this post, you are now among the tens of thousands of people who have visited my site over the last couple of months looking for information about what has got to be the most visible launch of a new undershirt company in the last decade, if not longer. I'm really not sure if all the press and attention for this new line of slimming undershirts is a result of a brilliantly executed marketing plan from Equmen's veteran Marketing team or just plain dumb luck. But one thing's for sure - there are a lot of people who are interested in finding out more about this cool new and yes, controversial men's undershirt.
It all started back in late November when I read an article entitled The new Spanx for men?, written by London-based Times Online journalist John Waters, who shared his experience wearing the not-yet-released "core precision undershirt" for a day. It didn't take long for the flood gates of the blogsphere to open up and since that day, there have been literally hundreds of articles written about this new company and their men's shapewear products. Surprisingly, except for press releases and the CEO interviews, many of these articles somewhat mock this new product in a sense. I guess it really doesn't matter what they are saying, because people are definitely talking and Equmen is getting some awesome press and mind share because of it.
The product has jokingly been referred to as a man girdle, mirdle, Spanx for men, and control underwear. The general feeling is that most guys would not likely warm up to wearing a skin tight, slimming undershirt for fear of embarrassment and that most women wouldn't want to see their men in one. If you ask me, I think the folks writing those articles are being completely narrow minded, short sighted, and simply just don't get it.
While I might be generalizing here, it seems to be very common for people to dismiss and talk negatively about something they simply don't understand. And even more so if that something isn't considered "socially acceptable" at the time. Keep this in mind - up until the early to mid 1900's, the undershirt as we know and love it today didn't really even exist. Are you honestly prepared to go on record today saying that an undershirt designed to flatten a guy's gut and hide his love handles isn't going to be a standard wardrobe item for men in 5 or 10 years? No, I didn't think so )
For those of you who have already made fun of these undershirts - guess what - I think the joke is on you because Equmen IS the next big thing in men's slimming, compression, and performance undergarments. I applaud them for taking a category of undershirt that was once only marketed to a select group of men, combining that with the benefits of some of today's leading performance gear, and taking it mainstream. Watch out UnderArmour, Nike, Skins, and Adidas - you're about to be schooled.
Today's review is primarily about Equmen's short sleeve v-neck as it's the one I wore for an entire day not too long ago while going about my normal daily activities (also known as working). I have, however, also had the opportunity to wear their tank top/singlet and long sleeve undershirts several times over the last month, so I'll add in some commentary on my experience with those as well from time to time in the post. As with all of my other reviews, I'll use the Fit, Feel, Function, and Affordability review process.
Fit - So I'm just gonna come out and say it because it's pretty darn obvious - these undershirts (made from 73% polyester cationi, 13% nylon, 14% spandex) are designed to fit you tight. Truth is they're tough to get on, and sometimes even tougher to get off. But, if I were you, I wouldn't get hung up on that because once you manage to get one of these puppies on, you'll immediately experience some of the benefits of this tight fitting, yet surprisingly comfortable slimming undershirt. For me, I felt a good amount of support in the shoulders, arms, torso, and upper abdomen area. I also noticed feeling a little bit more confident in my appearance because the compressing effects of the medium-sized undershirt helped my shirt and pants fit a little bit looser by taking off about 1/2" from my midsection (love handles/waist area). From reading other articles like this, folks have reported experiencing a reduction of up to 3" in their waistline. It would be hard for me to say that these undershirts will fit everyone as comfortably as they did me, because it will definitely depend on how someone is built. For those who are more on the overweight side, you'll likely get more slimming effects, but at the same time, you might feel a little more constricted in one of these undershirts than someone like me who has more of an average build.
Equmen undershirts are cut extra long. The bottom reaches down to around my bottom/butt and front "lower extremities" and while I'm normally a really big fan of extra long undershirts like this, the length combined with the stretchy/snug fitting fabric created a couple of effects that I'm not completely thrilled about. First, I wound up having to tuck the Equmen into my boxers because the compressing effects forced my baggy-fitting boxers to bunch up and gather - normally I wear my undershirts on the outside of my boxers. If you're a wearer of the tighty whiteys or fitted boxers, that won't likely be a problem. Second, the bottom of the undershirt rolled up several times during the day up to my waistline. Although it never came all the way untucked, I did find myself tucking the undershirt back in from time to time as it felt more comfortable that way.
Tank Top/Singlet Notes: I've been wearing my Equmen tank top during every workout lately. I really like the extra support it provides in my upper ab area and mid section. I cannot say this concretely, but it seems as though when I'm wearing the tank, it feels a little easier to do sit ups than when I'm not. One other note, it's a lot harder to get these undershirts off when they're wet! It's like peeling off a layer of skin - but after a good workout - it actually feels great. Also, while this is not something I'd recommend from a hygiene perspective, I've worn the tank during the last 9-10 workouts without washing it (hanging dry between workouts - it drys fast), and there is absolutely no sweaty or mildewy smell to it whatsoever. It actually still smells clean! Nonetheless, I will be washing it regularly moving forward.
Long Sleeve Notes: I've worn the long sleeve version the least. It's the hardest to get on, get off, and feels the most constricting of the three. Overall, the fit is pretty good, however, the part that I notice the most is in the arm socket and underarm area. There, I can feel the seams rub up against my skin and up into my armpit and when I move my arms backward, I feel a slight pinching in the back by where the seams and my arms meet. I definitely prefer the fit of the v-neck and the tank top over the long sleeve.
Feel - I covered most of the way this undershirt feels in the fit category above with one small exception. The one thing that's really interesting about the feel of this line of undershirts is that while you would likely expect to feel a little warmer when wearing a compression garment like this, you actually feel a little cooler instead. I'm not sure exactly why that is, but when I wore the v-neck for the day, my whole upper chest area felt cool throughout the day. In fact, I felt cooler than when I wear some of my cotton undershirts! Even more surprising, that also held true when I wore the the long sleeve undershirt for a couple of hours the other day. The other notable characteristic about these undershirts is that, because of the smooth polyester/nylon/spandex fabric blend, your outer shirts will lay and slide nicely over them.
Function - I typically like to compare how a company markets the features of their undershirts to what I observe when wearing it. Here's some information from Equmen's website:
Ultimate high-performance undergarment. Engineered with Equmen's precision-fit HELIX-MAPPING™ technology, the CORE PRECISION™ UNDERSHIRT builds-in physiotherapy taping techniques to structure, support and energise the body. With seamless stitching and targeted ventilation, they fit like a second skin, delivering the ultimate fusion of fashion and function. Wear underneath any shirt, from street to sport, work to weekend.
- Improves Posture
- Supports Core Muscles
- Optimises Form
- Controls Body Temperature
- Visibly Streamlines
To be brutally honest, most of the stuff in the first paragraph above is really well written marketing copy that I really don't understand - but it sure does sound cool, doesn't it? After a little googling, I became enlightened on what physiotherapy taping techniques was. In simple terms, a physiotherapist is pretty much equivalent to a physical therapist in the U.S. and the "taping techniques" refers to ways in which those folks apply special taping and strapping materials to your arm, foot, knee or other parts of your body to aid both the treatment and prevention of injury. You ever see professional athletes getting taped up? Yep, that's it! Ah, now I get it - the crisscross ribbing (aka helix mapping) manufactured into the undershirt's design somewhat mirrors the type of support you would get from similarly applied sport taping.
As for other other things, I'll have to give some props to these folks in the function category as I personally witnessed roughly 3 out of the 5 items listed above (a little of posture & support, controlled body temperature, streamlining).
Affordability - I'll have to admit, I have never seen an undershirt manufactured with this type of precision before. It's truly remarkable to see the level of intricacy used in the design of these garments and I would love to do a follow-up article sometime showing how their Israel-based manufacturing partner puts these things together. When you figure in the cost of the materials, plus manufacturing, packaging, marketing, and retail distribution, I don't think think the $100 price tag is totally out of line.
But to be fair, it's really hard to put these undershirts in an "affordable" category. I was reading an article not too long ago with a quote from Equmen's CEO, that stated the following:
Similar technology is already popular in the performance activewear market, with brands like Under Armour, Nike and Skins offering compression underwear that helps improve athletic performance. Equmen, however, is geared toward everyday use or for special events, like weddings, when men might want a little assistance looking their best, according to the company. "Compression garments have been developed to help athletes perform at their peak. We have found that the same technologies can benefit men on an everyday basis," said Equmen chief executive officer Gavin Jones.
From my own personal experience, I would have absolutely have no hesitation to recommend having one or two of these undershirts in your waredrobe for special events as mentioned above, but I do have a hard time getting my head wrapped around the idea of throwing down around $100 a pop to buy a bunch of these for every day use. I just don't think that's very realistic at the current price point.
I will go on record saying, that I really do like wearing these undershirts while I'm working out and based on the shirt's high-tech design, I think they're a perfect fit for guys looking for an alternative to Under Armour, Nike, or Adidas compression tops.
Summary
All in all, I give the line of Equmen undershirts high marks in practically all areas. The one exception is affordability for everyday use. So, if you're looking for a cool looking, core supporting, posture improving, comfortable fitting, performance undershirt - go out and buy yourself a couple Core Precision Undershirts from Equmen!
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