The Benefits of Compression for Women
Compression wear isn’t just a trend — it's backed by science. Here’s why thousands of active women are switching to SKINS compression leggings:
1. Increased Circulation
SKINS leggings apply graduated compression to promote better blood flow. That means more oxygen gets to your muscles while you're moving, reducing fatigue and enhancing performance.
2. Reduced Muscle Vibration
Every step or rep causes your muscles to shake slightly. Our compression fabric stabilises those micro-movements, helping to reduce muscle soreness and long-term fatigue.
3. Faster Recovery
Wearing SKINS women’s compression leggings after a workout can speed up recovery time by reducing swelling and supporting circulation — so you’re ready to go again, sooner.
4. Support Where It Matters
We design our compression garments specifically for women’s bodies. That means a high-rise waist that stays in place, strategic seam placement, and body-mapped panels for support without restriction.
When to Wear Compression Leggings
SKINS compression leggings are versatile and can be worn:
During training – for extra muscle support and reduced fatigue
Post-workout – to enhance recovery
While travelling – to reduce swelling on long flights or drives
Daily wear – for all-day comfort and support
Shop Women’s Compression Leggings by SKINS
We offer a range of compression leggings designed for every level of activity — from high-performance sport, recovery & travel to everyday wear. All SKINS garments are backed by over 25 years of research and development.
Explore our most popular options:
Series-1 Women’s Long Tights – Lightweight support for everyday performance
Series-3 Women’s Skyscraper Compression Tights – Enhanced recovery with medium compression & a high waistband.
Series-5 Women’s Compression Leggings – Our highest compression level for elite performance
The SKINS Difference
Unlike generic activewear, SKINS compression leggings are built on decades of independent scientific studies. Our designs don’t just fit well — they’re engineered to help you move better, feel better, and perform at your peak.
Ready to feel the difference?
Try SKINS women’s compression leggings and experience the performance upgrade your training has been missing.
Proper use of SKINS help speed up your recovery just as hydration, cooldowns, stretching, and nutrition helps.
Lactic acid build-up can cause muscle pain, cramps and muscular fatigue. It’s produced when your body is low in oxygen, and it needs to convert glucose into energy. SKINS help increase the oxygenation process.
Muscle oxygenation is the rate of oxygen usage and supply to the working muscle tissue.
Improve body temperature control
Improved blood flow from the compression technology plus integrated wicking in SKINS helps regulate body temperature.
Reduce the swelling of your ankles/feet/legs during air travel.
Increase strength, power and endurance
Improved blood flow, oxygenation, proprioception (increased awareness of the position and movement of the body), decreased muscle oscillation (the muscle vibrations caused by movement) and more all help increase strength, power and endurance.
We know Compression Sportswear can be a little daunting, so we’ve tried our best to arm you with all information you need to make an informed decision. For more, check out our FAQs.