Up until this winter, I had generally been wearing old basketball shorts and tee-shirts to sleep in. However, be it age or fatigue or some other factor, I found myself struggling with being comfortable and getting good sleep throughout the night. We are probably in the market for a new mattress relatively soon, but I also thought it would probably be a good idea to upgrade in the sleepwear department. With the new year giving way to earlier days (I am now up at about 445a most days), I decided I needed to do everything I could to maximize my comfort and ensure I am getting a good night’s sleep.
As a result, I recently received some sleepwear items to try – the Athlete Recover Sleepwear from Under Armour.
Moving on from the more casual SAXX option onto super technological is the Under Armour athlete recovery sleepwear. I’ll be honest, when I first read about “Far Infrared” sleepwear for tissue recovery, I was a little…skeptical. I mean this stuff goes over my head and just wearing clothes with infrared in the descriptor seems a little far-fetched. However, this doesn’t appear to be fully rooted in magic fairy dust, as there is an NIH independent study that showcases the positive effects Far Infrared has on energy and recovery.
As far as I can tell, this isn’t some weird baseless claim, but there is actual testing and data that showcases this as a positive. The bioceramic print on the inside of the clothes claims to absorb natural heat and reflect Far Infrared back to the skin, which in turn will help wearers sleep a little better and increase blood flow to recover faster.
I have recently been trying out the 3/4 Sleeve Henley Shirt, Men’s Shorts, and Men’s Pants.
First of all, the fit is quite nice. They are all super soft from the Modal construction and very comfortable to wear. These are the sleepwear that made me glad to get rid of my basketball shorts and ratty cotton tee shirts. They fit a little tighter to your frame – not compression, but still a bit more snug than loose. However, there is more than enough stretch to not feel constricted. I have fallen in love with the shorts and am planning on investing in another pair in the near future.
Speaking of investment, these clearly will be one. Though the Henley top is currently on sale, these all run on the high-end of sleepwear – regularly running up to the $100 mark, give or take.
I won’t say that I have a completely finalized thought on the technology (I probably need to do a lot of testing to fully determine the success of this), but I can say that these are comfortable and I am sleeping quite well in them. I do feel a little less sore (I think), but my analytical mind worries that this, even with apparently sound research, may still be the placebo effect at play. However, these may just be worth the investment to give these a shot if you are a serious runner looking to get a leg up on others. Worst case scenario, you have a really awesome looking and feeling pair of PJ’s.
Company: Under Armour (Facebook)
Products:
- 3/4 Sleeve Henley Shirt ($60)
- 91% Modal/9% Elastane
- Flat lock seams
- 4-way stretch construction
- Sweat-wicking and quick drying wicks sweat & dries really fast
- Men’s Shorts ($90)
- 91% Modal/9% Elastane
- Inseam: 10″
- 4-way stretch construction
- Sweat-wicking and quick drying wicks sweat & dries really fast
- Hand pockets
- Faux fly
- Men’s Pants ($110)
- 91% Modal/9% Elastane
- Inseam: 30″
- Tapered leg fit
- Sweat-wicking and quick drying wicks sweat & dries really fast
- Hand pockets
- Faux fly
More about Under Armour sleepwear:
The key to Athlete Recovery Sleepwear is the Far Infrared print inside. Far Infrared is a type of energy on the infrared spectrum that benefits the human body. We’ve harnessed these benefits to help you recover, even when you’re resting.
Thank you to Under Armour for providing us with sample items. Please read our transparency page for info on how we do our reviews.
