Product Review: 2XU PWX Thermal Compression Tights

Keep toasty this winter with 2XU's Thermal Compression Range.

We tested the PWX Thermal Compression Tights in temperatures as low as -1 to see how they performed. PWX: Power. Weight. Flex. The PWX range uses superior medical-grade compression, giving you flexible, lightweight, performance-enhancing clothing. 

Compression garments work on the basis of faster recovery, due to stabilising the muscles (less movement=less fatigue) and increasing circulation (transporting deoxygenated blood and lactic acid away from working muscles faster). It's a renowned performance booster, and the compression range is fast becoming a best-seller for 2XU, thanks to its superior performance, as well as the ever-important style. These tights look good; there's no denying that! Women in particular: if you run, these should be a wardrobe staple.

The thermal pieces use brushed PWX flex fabric which gives a soft, fleecy feel on the inside, without feeling heavy. We found them particularly comfortable when we put them on, but how did they fare during exercise?

Both testers found that when running, the restriction is minimal: the leggings have a barely-there feel that means you may have to double-check that you actually have them on (incidentally, a recurring dream of mine is that I go out without anything on my bottom half, and these only fuel this nightmare). Far from being thicker and heavy, the thermal tights stand out compared to other brands' models in that full range of movement can still remain unrestricted. Great temperature regulation means that even if the sun comes out, you'll still be comfortable thanks to the high breathability factor.

The leggings provide the great benefits of compression, with all important warmth, and are perfect for running (and indeed for biking as an over layer) in cold conditions. We have found the non-thermal PWX tights are good until temperatures drop to around 4-5 degrees. Then you'll be thankful for the fleece-lining.

Reflective logos are also great for this time of year

We definitely rate these tights as a winter must-have. They don't come cheap (all the more reason to become a B2P member folks!), but thanks to the quality of the product, they will last a long time, and therefore are a worthy investment.

One of our best-sellers so far this winter, these come thoroughly recommended.

Cost?

RRP: £95
B2P members: £76


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