<hr><h3 id="isPasted">Choosing the right size</h3><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;">Please use the size charts available to make an informed decision. The size charts are there to assist you to select an appropriate size. We have a various number of different charts for female, male and youth product types.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">You can find a relevant size chart on the page of the product you are interested in. The chart is located next to the size grid selection</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">2XU will do our best to recommend when sizing up or down in a particular style, this is denoted in bold writing on the web page of the product. &#xA0;</li></ul><hr>

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<hr><h1 id="isPasted">What are Compression Levels?&#xA0;</h1><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;">We identify 4 different levels of compression these include:&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Mild - suitable for training activity (15-20 mmHg).</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Moderate - suitable for running or training activity (20-23 mmHg).</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Firm - suitable for high intensity exercise, running (23-25 mmHg).</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Extra Firm - suitable for recovery (25-28 mmHg).</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">For more in depth information click on this link: <a href="https://2xu.com/pages/compression"></a><a href="https://nz.2xu.com/pages/compression" id="isPasted">Compression Technology (2xu.com)</a></li></ul><hr><h1 id="what-are-the-benefits-of-compression">What are the benefits of Compression?&#xA0;</h1><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;">Research has found that true sports compression can reduce the risk of injury, improve performance and speed up recovery.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Our tights are made from premium, durable yarns that hold muscles in place. They have a graduated profile to encourage blood flow to your muscles, and therefore go beyond your standard pair of tights.</li></ul><hr><h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 1.78rem; color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="what-is-mmhg">What is mmHg?&#xA0;</h1><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: rgb(36, 36, 36); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">It is a measurement of pressure and stands for millimeters of mercury.&#xA0;<hr> </li></ul>

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How to care for your tights, apparel and wetsuits

<hr>Tights and Apparel&#xA0;<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;">Machine wash in cold water with like colours</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Avoid leaving garments for a prolonged time period in washing machine</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Do not Tumble dry</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Hang to dry in a cool shady area away from sun</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Do not use bleach, fabric softeners or dryer sheets</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Do not iron</li></ul><hr>Wetsuits<ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-size: 18px;">Avoid using in chlorinated pools. &#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Do not leave Wetsuit out in the sun.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Avoid smooth side of Wetsuit coming into contact with anything abrasive.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Thoroughly rinse Wetsuit with fresh water after use.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Hang Wetsuit on smooth round surfaces like a suit coat hanger.&#xA0;</li><li style="font-size: 18px;">Turn Wetsuit inside out to promote faster drying.</li><li style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: rgb(65, 65, 65); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">For detailed care instructions please&#xA0;<a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0518/4087/6699/files/2XU_Wetsuit_Care_Booklet.pdf?v=1611283026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: border-box !important; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: var(--text-color); text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: rgba(var(--text-color-rgb),0.6); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); user-select: auto; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: &quot;Fira Sans&quot;, sans-serif; outline: 0px; text-underline-position: under; transition: color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s, -webkit-text-decoration-color 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300; text-align: start;" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.&#xA0;</li></ul><hr>

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