In order to combat daily aches and pains, I think it is great to explore natural options. One option to help alleviate pain without medication is Copper Fit, which makes copper infused uni-sex compression garments. Their products include: shorts, t-shirts, socks, ankle sleeves, elbow sleeves, and knee sleeves. I was sent a large knee sleeve to check out first hand.
Copper has many uses. It can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. It was used in ancient times to sterilize many things, from drinking water to chest wounds. Copper is also an essential nutrient for the body and can be absorbed through the skin.
With copper being antimicrobial, it helps control odors and discoloration to the fabric used in Copper Fit garments. This product by Copper Fit and their other garments provides compression, which improves circulation and oxygenation of working and injured muscles yet allowing the desired flexibility for continued movement. Copper Fit products are made of a drying fabric that will wick away sweat and help provide warmth to the affected area. The warming also helps promote healing. I am not sure if the percentage is the same in all the garments, but the knee sleeve is 82% polyester, 14% spandex, and 4% copper and other fibers.
Some of these products come in different sizes. The knee support comes in a small, medium, large, XL, and XXL. My husband occasionally experiences knee pain, but his thigh is wider than the large at 20.5″ so it would eventually slip down off his leg. He thought it was comfortable to wear before it would come down with movement. Measurements are important for compression garments so they are not so tight that they restrict circulation too.
Here the Copper Fit knee garment is positioned a bit high, but it is modeled on my seven-year-old for ease of photographing. My daughter commented that she loved how it felt and even asked about wearing it to bed. I wore the Copper Fit knee garment for a while around the house and agree that it does feel very comfortable to wear.
Copper Fit should be machine washed cold in the delicate cycle with like colors and no bleach. The product should be turned inside out and tumble dried on low with no dryer sheets. Fabrics softeners should not be used with Copper Fit. Do not iron or dry clean Copper Fit too.
If you are an athlete, work in a physically demanding job, or are just looking for a natural alternative to ease pain and improve mobility, Copper Fit may be ideal for you. To learn more about Copper Fit compression garments, please visit https://www.getcopperfit.com/.
