Regular compression clothing often relies on uniformly tight elastic fabric. 

Bauerfeind uses different pressure levels and knitted structures throughout each garment. Targeted Compression supports specific muscle groups, 3D Power Dots provide sensory stimulation, and open-knit zones improve ventilation in high-heat areas. 

No. Compression Wear is a performance sportswear collection. 

However, it has been developed using Bauerfeind’s extensive experience in medical compression, anatomy and precision textile engineering. This expertise influences how the compression zones, fit and functional knitted structures are designed. 

The collection is engineered for athletes and committed sportspeople who expect more from compression than a tight fit. It is suited to sustained effort and repeated muscle loading across running, cycling, HYROX, strength training, rowing and racquet sports. 

For contact-sport athletes, we recommend wearing it during conditioning, gym sessions and non-contact training, not during full-contact play. Avoiding grabbing, collisions and abrasive surfaces helps protect the technical knit and prolong the garment’s lifespan. 

3D Power Dots are raised elements knitted directly into the garment. 

During movement, they stimulate sensory receptors in the skin and provide additional feedback to the sensorimotor system. This supports proprioception, muscle activation and coordinated movement. 

Targeted Compression uses different pressure levels across the garment rather than applying uniform compression throughout. Each zone follows the underlying muscles and uses a reducing pressure gradient to support circulation and muscle efficiency while reducing muscle vibration. 

The zones can also be shaped and adjusted directly on the body, allowing for more precise positioning and a personalised, targeted fit and feel. 

Wear Bauerfeind Compression Wear during training or competition when the body is working under load. 

It can also be worn after exercise to support circulation as part of your recovery routine, or during gym classes, active days and everyday movement. 

It should feel, firm, comfortable, close and supportive without cutting into the skin or restricting movement. 

The targeted zones must sit over the intended muscle areas, so use the individual sizing guide rather than selecting only according to your usual clothing size. 

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle using liquid detergent without additives, bleach or fabric softener. 

Wash inside out, preferably in a laundry bag. Lay flat to air dry. Do not hang, tumble dry or iron, as heat and stretching can affect the engineered knit.