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FALL/WINTER 2013 ENGINEERED ENDURANCE APPAREL www.cw-x.com CW-X® CONDITIONING WEAR® SUPPORT TECHNOLOGIES Scientists at the Wacoal Human Science Research Center in Biomechanical studies at the WHSRC using body-mapping sensors and high-speed video analysis have shown: Kyoto, Japan, have extensively studied kinesiology, the science of • Lower torso/leg stability and balance during running is human movement. They have come to understand the mechanics increased in CW-X® Support Web™ tights over standard stretch running tights. of joints and muscles in minute detail. This exhaustive study of • Knee impact during the foot-strike phase is reduced body movement has culminated in CW-X® Conditioning Wear® in CW-X® Support Web™ tights versus standard stretch running tights. and over 15 US patents. • Using electromyography testing technology to measure electrical pulse activity of the muscles, CW-X® Support Web™ tights show a reduced rate of fatigue during and after exercise than regular stretch tights or shorts. CW-X® US Patents Stabilyx Tights PAT. 5263923 Insulator Stabilyx PAT. 5263923 The CW-X® Conditioning Cycle PAT. 6186970 Tights PAT. 6186970 8 3/4 Length PAT. 5263923 3/4 Length Insulator PAT. 5263923 1 1 CW-X® Conditioning Wear® products Stabilyx Tights PAT. 6186970 Stabilyx Tights PAT. 6186970 are designed to optimize the 3 phases of CW-X® Patented Support Web™ technology provides Stabilyx Ventilator PAT. 404889 the conditioning cycle. Shorts Targeted Support and Xcelerated Recovery. Ventilator Tights PAT. 5263923 PAT. 6186970 Expert Tights PAT. 5367708 3/4 Length PAT. 5263923 1 ARGETED UPPORT T S PAT. 6186970 Ventilator Tights PAT. 6186970 PAT. 5263923 8 PAT. 404538 The Support Web™ provides targeted Insulator Expert Tights PAT. 5367708 1 support to specific muscles and joints in the Expert Shorts PAT. 404889 PAT. 6186970 body where it is needed most. PAT. 5263923 PAT. 404538 Maximize support for the body during peak training and competition zones. XCELERATED RECOVERY Pro Tights PAT. 5263923 Pro Shorts Patent Pending PAT. 6186970 2b Pro Fit Shorts Patent Pending 1a 3/4 Length PAT. 5263923 The targeted variable compression tech- Pro Tights PAT. 6186970 nology of CW-X®’s patented Support Web™ facilitates circulation and venous return, 2f Insulator Endurance PAT. 5263923 PerformX Tights PAT. 7229390 minimizing lactic acid build-up and muscle 2e 1b soreness during and after activity. Pro Tights PAT. 6186970 PAT. 460602 3/4 Length PAT. 7229390 Insulator PerformX Tights PAT. 7229390 PerformX Tights PAT. 460602 CW-X® products provide UVA/UVB sun protection. PAT. 460602 34 24 3 Ventilator Mesh Bra VersatX Support Bra Xtra Support Bra III PAT. 7081035 Firm Support Bra II XTempo Support Bra Ultra Support Bra UV PROTECTION 2 24 14 Ventilator Tri-Shorts PAT. 404889 Ventilator Web Tri-Top Patent Pending 15 15 24 The UPF rating indicates how much of the 14 10 12 Pro Tri-Shorts Patent Pending Tri-Shorts Patent Pending 1 13 sun’s UV radiation is absorbed by the fabric. 10 13 4 Warm-up the muscles 12 A UPF rating of 50 allows 1/50th of the sun’s 11 11 43 before increasing the UV radiation to pass through it. This means Ventilator Compression PAT. 7437896 Ventilator Compression PAT. 7437896 intensity. Support Socks Support Calf Sleeves Accelerate recovery that the fabric would reduce skin’s UV radia- 23 after the peak zone. tion exposure by 50 times where it’s protected by the fabric. Endurance Generator Tights Patent Pending Ventilator Web Top Patent Pending Note: Wacoal Sports Science Corp. will vigorously protect its patent intellectual property from any infringement by any imitator. 2 3 SUPPORT WEB™ COMPARISON MATRIX PERFORMANCE FABRICS EXO-Stretch™ EXO-Stretch™ is a lightweight performance compression fabric with 4-way dynamic stretch with quick return (low QUICK DRY UV PROTECTION hystereses) characteristics to provide extra support yet free- UPF 50+ dom of movement to the body in motion. EXO-Stretch™ also combines a quick-dry, moisture-wicking fiber structure Lower Hip Quads Hamstring IT Band Knee Calf/ Abs/Core Gluteus for comfort during endurance activities with UPF 50+ UV Back Flexors Achilles Medius protection fiber nano-technology. ENDURANCE GENERATOR TIGHTS™ DYNAMIC STRETCH WarmStretch™ STABILYX™ TIGHTS WarmStretch™ is a lightweight, high stretch, quick-dry fab- ric. The two primary functions of WarmStretch™ are mois- QUICK DRY UV PROTECTION ture transport and temperature management. The tem- UPF 50+ perature management function maintains the next-to-skin EXPERT TIGHTS temperature of the garment at a constant comfortable level keeping the athlete warm and comfortable in cold weather conditions without “overheating”. The thermal properties of the fabric provide 25.2 % more warmth than regular fabric. ANTIMICROBIAL DYNAMIC STRETCH Moisture from perspiration is moved from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric for evaporation via a combination PRO TIGHTS of hydrophobic and hydrophilic fibers. The fabric also incor- porates antibacterial silver dioxide nanotechnology which controls the spread of staphylococcus aureus, the primary THERMAL cause of bad odor. Integrated titanium oxide fiber technol- ogy protects against ultraviolet rays providing UPF 50+. PERFORMX TIGHTS™ LiteStretch™ LiteStretch™ is a lightweight, high stretch, quick-dry fabric, which provides moisture wicking from its unique polyester =Excellent =Very Good QUICK DRY UV PROTECTION shape thread. This results in a capillary action pulling the UPF 50+ sweat away from the skin’s surface to the exterior of the - fabric. The wider surface area of the thread, allows for EXO Lite Seamless Support Web™ greater moisture evaporation. A special process incorpo- rates antimicrobial deodorant, which controls the spread of staphylococcus aureus, the cause of a bad odor. Integrated ANTIMICROBIAL DYNAMIC STRETCH titanium oxide fiber technology protects against ultraviolet rays providing UPF 50+. COOLMAX® is the fastest drying fabric known to man. Lower Hip Quads Hamstring IT Band Knee Calf/ Abs/Core Back Flexors Achilles It moves moisture instantaneously from the body out to the fabric’s outer surface where it evaporates at twice the REVOLUTION TIGHTS™ speed of cotton. So with CW-X® Conditioning Wear,® you remain cool at even the highest temperatures. When less energy goes toward cooling the body, more energy is left to help you excel. LYCRA®, on the other hand, possesses the unique ability to stretch yet retain its shape. UPF 50+ for UVA/UVB protection. =Excellent =Very Good LYCRA and COOLMAX are registered trademark of Invista. COOLMAX® moisture movement 4 5 The Endurance Generator Tight combines ENDURANCE GENERATOR TIGHTS™ optimum muscle and joint support for maximum stability and power. The unique patented Support Web™ structure stabilizes the hips and pelvis and reduces impact to the knees. Trail Running: The Endurance Generator Tight provides extra stability to navigate the twists and turns, and unstable surfaces of trail running. Support Web™ Technology: A combination of the Stabilyx and Pro Support Web™ technology provides the Endurance Generator Tight with optimal muscle and joint support. Fabric: The Endurance Generator Tight features new EXO-Stretch™ fabric which combines moisture-wicking, UV protection with dynamic 4-way stretch support. ENDURANCE GENERATOR TIGHTS NEW Men’s 229809 Size: S M L XL Black/Lime Green/ Yellow Stitch (755) CW-X®’s patented Support Web™ helps the muscles and ligaments band together to stabilize the knee joint. Provides extra support to the lower abdominals, hips 80% Nylon/20% LYCRA® 2-way stretch Support Web™ and back for extra stability and power to the core area Provides Targeted Support to knee and core joints and muscles of the body, additional Gluteus Medius support struc- ture for pelvic support. 70% Polyester/30% Spandex 4-way stretch body fabric Helps to keep the body cool and dry, pulls moisture away from the body and carries it to the outside of the tight. Provides a suspension system for the hamstring: The UPF 50+ for UVA/UVB protection Support Web™ follows the main muscle structure of the upper leg intersecting at a key point of the hamstring Flat seam construction effectively reducing workload, especially in the pull Eliminates abrasion, increases comfort, and enhances fit by phase. reducing bulky seams. Abdominal support panel Support Web™ offers gentle and continuous support to Provides extra support to the lower abdominal muscles. both the medial and lateral head of the gastrocnemius in the calf. Women’s specific design and pattern Provides comfort and ease of movement. Key pocket and double-reinforced waistband with flat draw-chord ENDURANCE GENERATOR TIGHTS NEW Women’s 129809 Size: XS S M L Black/Lime Green/ Yellow Stitch (755) 7 The Revolution Tight features the new patented EXO-Lite Seamless Support Web™ to provide a 16% lighter weight tight with the same high level REVOLUTION TIGHTS™ of CW-X® targeted joint-centric support for a more efficient run. The CW-X® Revolution Tight with EXO-Lite Seamless Support Web™ technology incorporates CW-X®’s most advanced technologies to offer a very lightweight run- ning tight that provides greater stability and balance during running, and reduces impact to the knee joint. • EXO-Lite Seamless Support Web™ Anatomically designed to provide extra support, stability, and shock absorption to knee joint, hips, quads, lower back, hamstrings, calves, and glutes • Extremely lightweight - Revolution Tights are 14% lighter than regular performance tights. Specifically designed for training and racing, endurance events, or recovery New EXO-Lite Seamless Support Web™ technology is the latest and most advanced evolution of the patented CW-X® Support Web™ - available in the new CW-X® Revolution Tight. EXO-Lite Seamless Support Web™ helps the muscles REVOLUTION TIGHTS and ligaments band together to stabilize the knee joint. Men’s 228809 Size: S M L Black/Blue (015) Provides extra support to the lower abdominals, hips and back for extra stability and power to the core area of the body.