Summer in Japan grows harsher every year. Continuing to run in the scorching heat is no easy feat, making "how to run as coolly and comfortably as possible" a major theme for runners.
One brand in particular that has earned strong support from many elite runners is the high-performance sportswear brand from Australia,
2XU, with its summer-specific running tights.
Their latest model,
Aero Mesh Compression Shorts, is already making waves as a piece that balances "coolness" and "performance enhancement" even in hot and humid conditions. We sat down with Sho Nishizaki from 2XU Japan to learn more about the secrets and functions behind this technology.
A "Second Skin" Created by One-of-a-Kind Knitting Machines
2XU was founded in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia, a powerhouse in sports."The brand name means X=Multiply, U=YOU—that is, 'double your potential' is our mission."
Founder Jamie Hunt, an accomplished triathlete competing in World Cups and other major events, was also a passionate "fabric nerd" involved in textile research.