Skins youth long sleeve
base layer

Base layers are exactly what they say – the very base of any layering system for active pursuit enthusiasts.

Choosing the right base layer is essential, as it is with any outdoor clothing – and never more so than with youngsters, whose developing bodies need protection from over-exertion and dramatic temperature variations during high-energy activities.

Body-hugging compression tops for kids are specifically designed to enhance the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the muscles, helping to direct power to the chest and upper arms.

Skins’ youth base layers help reduce vibration, focus the direction of the muscles, and prevent the build-up of lactic acid, which can lead to a painful burning sensation in over-worked young bodies.

Thanks to the accelerated blood flow, these tight-fitting compression base layers not only boost performance by delivering more oxygen to core areas, they improve strength and endurance too.

Constant, controlled compression over the spine and around the scapula and obliques not only helps to avoid muscle damage, but also prevents excessive post-exercise soreness.

Skins’ youth compression base layers are made to be skin-tight, and are designed specifically for highly-active sports like football, rugby, cycling, running and skiing.

Their A400 youth range features muscle-wrapping seams and support bands which help reduce the risk of injury and soft tissue damage, and improve co-ordination.

Skins youth base layer

The ‘smart fabric’ used in Skins’ clothing also has built-in wicking moisture management, which moves perspiration away from the body. So not only will young athletes stay warm in the cold, but keep cool in warmer conditions too.

Base layer bottoms have the same effect on the lower part of the body.

Skins’ youth 400 long tights provide dynamic gradient compression to the thighs and legs, focusing on two sensitive and easily-damaged areas, the ITB or Iliotibial tendon which connects muscle to the bone, and the TFL – Tensor Fascia Lata – muscle group at the top of the pelvis.

Again, they are designed to improve circulation, increase power, and reduce soreness after exertion, looking after young bodies at every stage of development.