Let’s say that you’re sick of your base layer – you know, the sweat wicking under garments that you wear beneath your hockey gear. You’re tired of wearing the same stuff that your teammates have, and looking just like them. If you want to try something new and different, you might want to look towards Elite Hockey and try out their new base layer products.
What makes the Elite Hockey base layer unique is the materials used in their products. The Elite base layer actually uses a combination of polyester, spandex, and bamboo in order to create their one of a kind shirts, shorts and pants.
“Charcoal bamboo fibers are interknit with polyester and spandex to create a unique fabrication that uses the benefits of each fiber to create an overall premium performance base layer. The polyester’s natural strength and durability work to maintain garments stability even after multiple wash cycles. The bamboo charcoal component is a natural eco-sustainable resource that is thermo regulating, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-odor & hypo-allergenic. These characteristics of bamboo are permanent, they remain far after the competitors fabrications with wicking treatment are washed off,” according to Elite Hockey.
Of course the Elite base layer is good to wear during games, but the benefits of wearing compression gear after a game are important to keep in mind as well. Elite has used 25% spandex in their compression gear, which will work hard to help reduce muscle fatigue and enhance circulation when you’re relaxing and in recovery mode following a game.
Additional benefits of the Elite base layer, according to Elite Hockey, include:
- Superior quality rubberized grip prints to effectively hold pads and equipment in place. The effectiveness of grip maintains even after multiple washes.
- Anti-snag high quality hook fasteners for sock tabs used to avoid damage to fabric during washing and or storage as well to effectively hold socks in place.
- Ultra lightweight pro-fit cup engineered with flex sides for ultimate comfort. This is a customized fit exclusive to Elite and perforated for maximum airflow.
- Flatlock seams construction for reduced chafing.
- 240 gsm microfiber fabrication for compression styles and 180 gsm lightweight microfiber fabrication for loose styles.
The features look great, and if the bamboo properties can help keep my base layer stink free for the long term then I’ll be a customer. Fortunately, the folks at at Elite Hockey have sent a few samples our way to put through the ringer. Look for our reviews on the Elite base layer products coming soon.
For now, if you’re interested in picking up some of the compression or loose fit base layer gear for yourself, visit the Elite Hockey “Where to Buy” page to find a dealer near you. For more information on all of the Elite Hockey products, as well as pictures and descriptions of each one, be sure to check out the Elite Hockey Group website by clicking here.
