For Immediate Release
Celliant Announces Publication of Calgary Performance Study:
Apparel that Emits Far Infrared Radiation (FIR) can Decrease an Athlete's
Oxygen Consumption during Competitive Exercise
Santa Monica, CA., November 10, 2015 - Celliant®, an award-winning textile innovator and the leading
responsive textile technology for apparel, bedding and veterinary products, announces the results of an
important study, published in the Research Journal of Apparel and Textile, conducted at the University of
Calgary and sponsored by Hologenix LLC. The study shows apparel that emits Far Infrared Radiation
(FIR) can decrease an athlete’s oxygen consumption during competitive exercise. This means that apparel
with Celliant fibers enhance performance during competition.
According to a statement from Celliant CEO, Seth Casden, “Celliant’s goal
is to provide FIR energy technology that penetrates the skin, tissue and
muscle to promote increased blood flow, circulation and tissue
oxygenation, thereby providing temporary relief of minor muscle and joint
pain, arthritis and stiffness, and/or muscle spasm. Performance products
containing this innovative technology continue to be clinically proven to
enhance tissue oxygen levels, which improves athletic performance, sleep
quality, health and overall wellness.”
The study was conducted by Jay T. Worobets PhD, Emma R. Skolnik MKin, and Darren J. Stefanyshyn
PhD at the Human Performance Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Canada.
The premise for the study states that: “FIR has
been shown to have physiological effects when
used as a modality for certain applications. For
example,
athletic
apparel
are
currently
commercially available that are constructed with
fabrics that purportedly emit FIR. If apparel with
this technology is capable of inducing positive
physiological effects, then there may be important
implications when worn by an athlete during
exercise.”
“We found that when using Celliant garments, the
cyclists had a significant decrease in oxygen
consumption (VO2) at low intensities versus the control. This suggests that Celliant may improve
performance,” explains Dr. Darren J. Stefanyshyn Phd., Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary,
Canada.
The purpose of this study was to examine whether FIR apparel had an effect on oxygen consumption
during exercise at ‘submaximal’ intensities. Twelve male cyclists completed elevated incremental cycling
tests. Each subject was tested on four separate days, twice while wearing a full body control garment,
and twice while wearing a similar garment made with Celliant FIR fabric.
Throughout each cycling test, the volume of oxygen uptake was monitored using a breathing mask and
metabolic analysis cart. Measuring at high and lower cycling intensities, the subjects consumed
‘statistically, and significantly less oxygen’ when wearing the Celliant FIR apparel compared to the
control garment, despite performing the same amount of mechanical work. Additional research is
required to determine the implication of this effect for training or competing athletes; however the
results indicate that this apparel technology does elicit a positive physiological effect.
Celliant utilizes a proprietary mineral matrix that's embedded into the core of a yarn. Celliant's science
is based in physics and biochemistry; heat is transferred into infrared light (IR), which is absorbed into
the body. The result is superior muscle performance, faster recovery, improved thermal regulation and
a more restorative sleep. Celliant has developed products with for the following categories: technical
outerwear, athletic wear, base layer, wetsuits, bedding, equestrian apparel, insulations, veterinary
products and furniture.
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About Celliant
Celliant is the proprietary technology of Hologenix, LLC, the designers, manufacturers and distributors
of bio-responsive fibers and textiles for over 10 years. The end use of the performance products
containing this innovative technology has been clinically proven to enhance tissue oxygen levels while
improving athletic performance, sleep quality, health and wellness. Hologenix is dedicated to creating
science-based products to improve people’s lives and deliver a future of healthy innovation.
For more information, please contact:
Celliant 310.586.6828
info@celliant.com
Communications contact:
Beth Cochran: 406.579.7909
bethcochran@whatsuppr.com
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