Design and development of a textile-based compression sleeve with adjustable pressure levels for high-performance athletes

Abstract

Compression garments are specialized clothes comprised of elastomeric yarns and fibers utilized to apply substantial mechanical pressure onto the surface of a specific anatomical region to stabilize, compress, and support underlying tissues [1]. They have been extensively studied and applied in the domains of sports, medicine, and body-shaping application [2]. Moderate compression sportswear is widely used in fitness and athletics, as it is believed to enhance performance, reduce injury risk, and accelerate recovery [3],[4],[5]. Numerous studies have examined recovery methods promoted by manufacturers, coaches, and athletes, which include massage, active recovery, cryotherapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stretching, electromyo-stimulation, compression garments, and combinations of these techniques