Anyone who works outdoors - particularly in the chills of a British winter - will know that layering is key. If your core is warm, you can cope with whatever the weather throws at you. Some outdoorsy jobs, such as construction, involve a lot of physical activity, and layers can help keep you warm when you hit the site early in the morning, as they trap warm air and insulate you against the cold.

The research

The garments we sell have been tested on over 800 athletes during a two-year research project at the University of Turin’s Sports Science Campus. The results of the intensive study showed without doubt that 75% of participants experienced an improved heart rate when wearing Carbon Energized products, sometimes by as much as four beats per minute. Not only that, but the group also showed a reduction in oxygen use by up to three litres per minute and reduced lactic acid levels by as much as 12% during exercise.