2XU will supply its highly acclaimed compression garments to the club for training, games and player recovery.
Already the exclusive Official Compression Partner of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), 2XU is one of the most revered engineers of compression apparel and boasts an enviable list of allies including Swimming Australia, Triathlon Australia, Rowing Australia, Athletics Australia, the Victorian Institute of Sport and AFL Victoria.
With a focus on optimising athletic performance in the elite category, where physical demands and stakes are high, 2XU Compression is driven by a goal of equipping athletes to feel more prepared, race-ready and capable than their competitors.
Pete Mulkearns, North Melbourne’s Director of Sports Science, is thrilled with the new alliance.
“We wanted a superior, advanced product to enhance the recovery processes and training preparation of our players.
“2XU is the perfect fit, and we’re delighted to have cemented a two year partnership as we believe 2XU compression can offer us a significant edge over our opponents. Be it for travelling, pre and post training or even rest days, we encourage all our players to wear 2XU compression.
“The way we prepare, recover and utilise cutting edge technologies is paramount to the growth and development of the Kangaroos and 2XU is an industry leader in sports recovery apparel.”
Throughout the partnership, 2XU will work with the players and club strength and conditioning staff on product development and research projects.
All players will wear 2XU compression in training, on game day and during recovery sessions to take advantage of an array of physiological benefits; from improved circulation and heightened agility through to reduced muscle fatigue and damage.
With a relentless commitment to engineering world-class garments from fabrics which deliver tangible benefits to the wearer, 2XU sets the benchmark in high performance compression.
Ongoing testing, research and consultation with professional sporting bodies of such caliber as the AIS and NMFC, is integral to the brand’s winning formula.
For more information on 2XU Compression including updates on its growing list of Official Partners, visit www.2xu.com.
ABOUT 2XU
2XU ("Two Times You") was launched in January 2005, and is driven by a relentless company mission to advance human performance through the development of world-leading athletic garments. In its first year, 2XU graced the skin of multiple World Champion athletes and has since formed powerful alliances and key partnerships with World Champions across the globe in numerous sports including Triathlon, Cycling, Swimming, Netball, AFL, Soccer, NRL and Running. 2XU is also the exclusive Official Compression Supplier to the Australian Institute of Sport.
Founded and based in Melbourne, Australia; 2XU is fast becoming the most technical sports brand in the world. Designed and tested in consultation with industry experts, all garments employ intelligent physiological design, cutting edge performance fabrics and construction. The premium Australian brand is now stocked in multiple countries around the world.
COMPETITION: Congratulations to Chad Ryan who wins a pair of Elite Compression Tights (RRP $185) for his creative entry in our competition:
"Whilst hibernating, writing my thesis in late 2010, I really did become 'two times me'. I need to lose weight. I need these pants."
