Engineered for muscle containment, the 2XU 3/4 Mid Rise Compression Tights are breathable, lightweight, and powerful enough to support your important leg muscles. With an added wide waistband and powermesh fabric, these tights offer greater coverage, support, and comfort than previous versions. Ideal For Any-intensity workouts. Post-exercise recovery. Improving circulation and endurance. Fabric & Fit Powermesh material at waistband. Invista Lycra for exceptional fit, support, and recovery. PWX FLEX (70D) for flexibility to protect abductor, glute, quad, and hamstring muscles. Features & Benefits UPF 50+. Antibacterial. Moisture-wicking. Flat-lock stitching. Assists muscles for a quicker pre-workout warm-up. Increases oxygenation of blood for faster recovery. Reduces fatigue through less muscle oscillation. Reduces muscle soreness. Reduces long-term overuse injuries. Greater power output. Heightens awareness of limb placement for agility. Improved blood circulation for reduced muscle stiffness post-workout. About 2XU: Developed by athletes for athletes, 2XU creates products which advance human performance. 2XU (pronounced "two-times-you") engineers products with the single-minded goal of best equipping the athletes, so that they are better prepared, always race ready and more capable than their competition. Designed and tested by leading industry experts, 2XU garments employ intelligent design with cutting edge performance fabrics and construction to multiply human performance. Along with a full Triathlon, Run and Cycle line, 2XU leads the industry in Athletic Performance Compression Garments to help you train smarter, perform stronger and recover faster by providing the following benefits: Pre-Exercise: Improved circulation. During Exercise: Reduced muscle fatigue, heightened agility and increased performance. Post-Exercise: Faster recovery and decreased soreness. 2XU Compression & Apparel can be used for all general training & sports, running, triathlon, cycling and snow sports.