CAPE Vs Off the Shelf Compression brands – What are the differences?

CAPE are more than just another compression brand. CAPE garments are medical grade compression garments custom fitted to each individual based on a 3D scan. This ensures that elite athletes are provided with professional compression garments that actually work!

CAPE Bionics	Other compression brands
Medical grade compression – TGA class 1 medical device.	No medical grade accreditation.
Individually designed based on a 3D scan of each athelete.	Generic sizing based on measures of height and weight.
Customised to each individual athlete – One size garment fits one athlete.	Athletes from a large range of height and weight are assigned the same size garment.
Left and right side are sized differently according to athlete measurements.	Left and right side are the same irrespective of athlete measurements.
Custom fit ensures accurate compression for every athlete.	Not specifically tailored, therefore athletes receive different levels of compression.
Latest compression regimes for travel/performance/recovery/rehabilitation.	Tightish = good. Studies show compression non-compliant.
Perfect compression regime applied hyper-accurately.	Poor compression regime poorly applied.
Optimum physiological benefits, e.g. 10% faster recovery.	Inferior or negative outcomes.
Development with Olympic-level physiologists, MIT, NASA.	Product produced in bulk for maximum commercial profit.
Wearing protocols and support provided as a partnership	No guidance or support.
Made in Australia with Italian and German fabrics	Made in Asia with cheap fabrics.
Made for elite athletes only.	Given to elite athletes to exploit for advertising to retail market.