When winter and wind chills are your worst enemy, The 2XU Wind Defence Compression Tights provide the protection to train outside. The 2XU Wind Defense Thermal CompressionTights feature 2XU's Wind Defense technology - A membrane engineered into the front panels of the tights helping to deflect wind around the legs, protecting the wearer from those wintry conditions. The Tights reduce the wind chill effect as they help the legs warm up early into the run. Working up warmth on the interior a Thermal soft brushed inner gives a comfortable feel, retaining a tremendous amount of body heat. Power to performance, The 2XU Defense Thermal Compression Running Tights Graduated Compression targets compression to increase the intensity in the specified area of the muscle. By using this method blood flow can be increased to the muscle, which is supported through contraction, the blood is then drawn away to increase venous return. In all, the tights provide Greater oxygenation of blood for faster recovery, Reduced fatigue through less muscle oscillation and Reduced long-term overuse injuries for Greater power output. Furthermore, The 2XU Thermal Tights engineered construction also features High filament yarns, which look to provide moisture management, allowing for sweat vapors to be wick from the surface of the skin as you perform. Meanwhile the treatments in the fabric have antibacterial and sun protective UPF50+ properties, which keep the internal environment bacteria free and UV secured. Lastly 2XU Incorporate Hyoptik engineering, 2XU logos that feature on the tights have been enhanced to make them reflective, Not only will they reflect direct light, but shimmers using ambient light for visibility in low light settings.