Aussie company selects Boulder, Colorado for American HQs
29 Aug '07
2 min read
Skins, the global leader in the development and manufacture of engineered, gradient compression garment technology, announced its launch into the U.S. market, with headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.
The Australian-based company has expansive market reach in Australia and the United Kingdom, with recent launch activity in Japan and Europe. Skins USA will be offering its full line of Sport, She, Youth, Snow, Outdoor, and Travel and Recovery garments via specialty retailers throughout the U.S.
"We are excited about our U.S. expansion, and have selected specialty retailers for our primary distribution channel," stated Patricia Babka, General Manager for Skins USA.
"These retailers understand that Skins has created a new segment, with unique product technology, and we are thrilled to enter the market through this channel."
Skins technical apparel offers a wide range of performance and therapeutic benefits, all supported by independent scientific testing and laboratory results. Published papers and reports have demonstrated the following benefits from wearing Skins: • Increased circulation/venous return - 31% • Increased time length to exhaustion - 30% • Increased muscle strength and power - 10% • Improved muscular endurance - 15% • Reduced post-exercise muscle soreness • Reduced post-exercise recovery time by 60-80% • Optimized body temperature control • Decreased swelling during travel
"We believe the unique therapeutic benefits of Skins will revolutionize the compression garment market in the U.S," added Babka. "We are proud to be headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with its community of elite athletes."