New Snowsport Leggings In Collaboration With 4 x Olympian Chemmy Alcott Are Pitched As A Game Changer

New Snowsport Leggings In Collaboration With 4 x Olympian Chemmy Alcott Are Pitched As A Game Changer

  • New leggings have built in knee supports, boost straps and pockets for heat pads
  • Designed in collaboration with Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott, who has suffered serious knee injuries in the past
  • British company with totally new and unique design and additional functionality

Innovative British sport leggings developer Imbrace has collaborated with 4 x Olympian and presenter of BBC Ski Sunday Chemmy Alcott to design new game changing compression leggings which boost the wearer’s confidence and performance, to increase enjoyment of snow sports.

Designed with, and tested by, 4 x Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott the comfortable, functional leggings are pitched as a game changer. Designed for the slopes they provide functionality and support which will enhance the snowsport experience. The compression element of the leggings helps reduce pain and fatigue, helping the wearer enjoy more time on the snow.

Launching in November the new winter sport legging product has a range of new functional features. Pre-orders for the new product are now live at the Imbrace website.

Chemmy Alcott, said:

“These all new winter snow sport leggings from Imbrace have so many features, there’s literally nothing like this in the market. If you want to deliver your best on the slopes this winter, this is the piece of kit you need. What Imbrace and I have designed is magic.
Being involved with the brand from its conception with such a great team and an already fabulous product, I quickly realised we could make an incredibly technical product to help bring out the best performances on snow. For longevity, recovery, pain management and musculoskeletal support.
The support that these leggings provide will give you confidence from the first turn of the day to the last. You’ll feel less fatigued and enjoy your time on the slopes more.”

Imbrace Managing Director, Geoff Hanson said:

“Wearing IMBRACE can reduce joint pain and discomfort, give confidence and reduce fatigue. We’re delighted with the new product, with our technical expertise and Chemmy’s understanding of snowsport and performance, the new compression leggings provide a great technical clothing foundation for days on the slopes. Designed to reduce factors which can limit and disrupt the ski day the new leggings will enhance performance, comfort and therefore elevate the ski and snowboarder experience of the wearer”.

Chemmy explained the new details:

“The high waistband on both the male and female leggings is not just about aesthetics, it’s about injury prevention and performance. There are pockets in the lining for heat pads, to target the muscles of the lower back and the base of the spine, plus the women’s pair have a heat pad pocket at the front for warmth and when needed soothe period discomfort while on the slopes.
One of my favourite feature’s is the Core Boost Straps, tightening these at the start of the day will help to switch on the transverse abs muscles. This muscle group is a significant part of the core, providing thoracic and pelvic stability. The ITB Band support and hip panels covering the outside of the thighs and hips – they keep the leg and hip muscles warm and help with knee alignment. Knee support – we have done a lot of work here, the design of the panel means you still get the confidence of a mid-level compression knee brace, but there’s no bulky material behind the knee, giving maximum bend and comfort.
The feel of your shin on the front of the ski boot is so important for contact and feeling when you ski, so these leggings are boot cut and end just above the boot lining. The fabric is sweat wicking and treated with HEIQ Smart Temp™ to regulate skin temperature, they are also treated with an anti-bac to keep them fresh and reduce wash cycles. The silky base fabric is 77% recycled nylon.”

HEIQ Smart Temp TM in the fabric helps regulate temperature and their Anti-Bacterial treatment keeps them fresh. Base leggings fabric is made up of 77% Recycled Nylon and 23% Spandex for four way stretch and comfort against your skin.

Imbrace are proud to support the Snow Camp Snowsports Youth Charity, contributing £2 from each sale of the Winter Snow Sports Leggings.

The men’s and women’s Snow Sport Leggings are priced at £149.00.

Imbrace Product Information

Women’s IMBRACE Snow Legging – the world’s first legging designed solely for Snow Sports. These leggings feature a high adjustable waist with pockets in the lining for heat pads to warm the muscles in the lower back and base of the spine. They also have a pocket over the abdomen to soothe period discomfort.

  • High waist with pockets for heat pads to protect the lower back.
  • Engineered to give high levels of support and comfort on the slopes.
  • Adjustable ‘Core Boost’ straps to help ‘switch on’ your transverse abdominal muscles and engage your core.
  • Neoprene panels cover the IT Band and hips keeping these critical muscles and joints warm, helping with knee alignment and reducing fatigue.
  • Knee Support panels give you the confidence and support of a mid level compression knee brace, without bulky material behind the knee for maximum bend and comfort.
  • Boot cut length – they finish just above the boot lining. No material inside the boot to compromise feel.
  • Eco friendly base fabric. Sweat wicking made from 77% Recycled Nylon and23% Spandex for soft feel and stretch.

Treated with HEIQ Smart Temp.™ to regulate skin temperature and anti bacterial treatment to keep them fresh and reduce wash cycles.

Men’s IMBRACE Snow Legging – the worlds first legging designed solely for Snow Sports. These leggings feature a high adjustable waist with pockets in the lining for heat pads to warm the muscles in the lower back and base of the spine. Engineered to give high levels of support and comfort on the slopes.

  • Adjustable ‘Core Boost’ straps to help ‘switch on’ your transverse abdominal muscles and engage your core.
  • High Waist with heat pad pockets in the lining to protect the lower back.
  • Neoprene panels cover the IT Band and hips keeping these critical muscles and joints warm, helping with knee alignment and reducing fatigue.
  • Knee Support panels give you the confidence and support of a mid level compression knee brace, without bulky material behind the knee for maximum bend and comfort.
  • Top Entry fly for ‘easy access’ when you need a restroom visit.
  • Boot cut length – they finish just above the boot lining. No legging material inside the boot to compromise feel.
  • Eco friendly base fabric. Sweat wicking made from 77% Recycled Nylon and 23% Spandex for soft feel and stretch.

Treated with HEIQ Smart Temp.™ to regulate skin temperature and anti bacterial treatment to keep them fresh and reduce wash cycles.

About Chemmy Alcott

As a 4 x Winter Olympian, a career high ranking of 8th in the World, 7 x British National Overall Champion and the only British female skier to ever win a run in a World Cup, Chemmy Alcott is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest ever skiers.

In 2018, Chemmy became a well-loved BBC Winter Olympic Sport Commentator. She was enthusiastic, empathetic and gave a unique insight into the games that only someone who has been through the experience as an athlete could give.

Currently Chemmy is presenting BBC Ski Sunday, and looking after her two young boys.

Company Information

Brothers Eric (61) and Geoff Hanson (63) both enjoy active pursuits including; skiing, running, cycling and the gym. But old injuries and later mishaps added up to a long list of painful niggles as they went past their 50s and on into their 60s.

After years of trying different knee braces and supports they thought there had to be a better way – and that’s how IMBRACE was born.

Their idea was a hybrid; a base legging with knee braces built in. The initial idea was only to support the knees, but during the design process they realised that they could also give support to the thighs (IT Band) and lower back.

“We worked on a number of designs, trying different configurations of bracing and levels of compression before settling on what became IMBRACE Dynamic.”

Why IMBRACE? It’s an old spelling of ‘Embrace’ – they hold you, hug you, literally wrapping you tightly in their ‘IMBRACE’. Why ‘Dynamic’? Because they are designed for any activity that involves movement – whether training for sport at a professional level or going for a walk.
They provide targeted bracing to make that activity more enjoyable.

Imbrace ’Snow’ is a logical development of the original Dynamic with a list of features for Snow sport users - with the original philosophy intact - a product centred on functionality, to give confidence and wellbeing.

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