Caliloko Compression Gear

Caliloko is a brand of compression clothing for athletes. Their tagline is “Perform stronger and recover faster with luxury compression technology sportswear.” I first heard of them because they were a sponsor of the World Masters squash tournament, and they had a booth at the event. My friend Shai bought a pair of their calf sleeves and encouraged me to check them out. Along the way I also met their founder, Nathalie de Champlain, who was playing in the tournament while running the booth (white top in the photo below).

Afterward, Nathalie sent me two Caliloko products so I could review them for Squash Source. My video review is below. As mentioned in the video, this was my first time trying tights or compression gear of any kind. I don’t know much about this market but Caliloko, true to their tagline, appear to be a high-end brand in the category. The fabrics, which are made in Portugal, are very comfortable and snug-fitting, and kept my body warm, while being easy to move around in. So basically I’m spoiled having this be the first compression gear I’ve ever tried. In the video, in addition to giving my impressions on the products, I also run through a few scientific studies I was able to find on compression gear. In a nutshell, they provide some incremental benefits, especially regarding muscle recovery and reduced soreness, but you will not be transformed into a Shorbagy brother (or sister) overnight.