IT'S NOT MARKETING.
Natural vs synthetics - the facts.
**spoiler alert**
Switching to a new brand of activewear won't guarantee an endless stream of PBs.
You’ve still got to put in the work.
But if you’re already training hard, you’ll see better results when you also train smart.
And that means understanding the science.
You don’t need cold plunges. You don’t need to master nasal breathing. But unless you’re training at a playa nudista, you do have to wear clothes.
So it makes sense to choose the right ones. Specifically, the ones that improve comfort and performance.
Almost all activewear today is made from polyester. A cheap plastic.
But is that really the best thing to be wrapping your hot, sweaty body in?
The truth is, there are natural materials with measurable advantages over synthetics.
Don’t believe it? Consider this:
For every 1-degree increase in body temperature, you lose 5% of your power.¹
Plastic fabrics trap the heat your body produces, disrupting your natural cooling process. In response, your body redirects more blood flow to the skin to try and cool down.
The result?
Less blood reaches your working muscles.
A feeling not far off training at altitude, where oxygen is limited.
Polyester’s insulating properties make it great for ski wear.
Less great for training.
Studies have shown that bamboo is highly breathable, helping regulate temperature and keep you cooler during workouts.²
It’s not opinion.
It’s not marketing.
It’s not even us saying it.
It’s the data.
So if you’re looking to replace plastic with something a bit smarter, consider performance bamboo activewear.
Cleaner, smoother training days await.
1. Racinais, S., Périard, J. D., Karlsen, A., & Nybo, L. (2015). Effect of heat and heat acclimatization on cycling time trial performance and pacing. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 47(3), 601–606.
2. Prakash, C., Ramakrishnan, G., & Koushik, C. V. (2013). A study of the thermal properties of bamboo knitted fabrics. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.