Category | Usage Scenarios | Characteristics | Advantages | Disadvantages |
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Material Composition | Long-term use, high-activity patients | Industry: 100% neoprene (rigid) | Base: 70% neoprene + 30% spandex (▲) | Advanced: 70% neoprene + 20% spandex + 10% breathable mesh (▲▲) |
| | | Base: Flexible and lightweight | Advanced: Enhanced breathability and durability |
| | | | Industry: Less stretch and prone to stiffness over time |
| Breathability | Hot climates, prolonged wear | Industry: 20 CFM (ASTM D737) | Base: 40 CFM (▲) | Advanced: 60 CFM (▲▲) |
| | | | Base: Reduces sweating | Advanced: Cooler comfort | |
| | | | | Industry: Poor airflow (may cause skin irritation) | |
| Adjustability | Varied body types, post-surgery recovery | Industry: 1 adjustable strap | Base: 2 straps + velcro (▲) | Advanced: 3 straps + contoured fit (▲▲) |
| | | | Base: Customizable pressure | Advanced: Precision fit for complex injuries | |
| | | | | Industry: One-size-fits-most (may be too loose/tight) | |
| Pain Relief Effectiveness | Tendonitis, rotator cuff injuries | Industry: 2mm padding (ASTM F2908) | Base: 3mm padding (▲) | Advanced: 4mm gel-infused padding (▲▲) |
| | | | Base: Reduces mild pain | Advanced: Targets deeper muscle/joint support | |
| | | | | Industry: Minimal cushioning for severe cases | |
| Durability | Heavy use, sports activities | Industry: 50 washes (ASTM D543) | Base: 100 washes (▲) | Advanced: 150 washes (▲▲) |
| | | | Base: Outlasts competitors | Advanced: Industrial-grade stitching | |
| | | | | Industry: Tears easily after 30+ uses | |
| Moisture-Wicking | Sweaty conditions, workouts | Industry: 40% absorption | Base: 60% (▲) | Advanced: 80% (▲▲) |
| | | | Base: Wicks sweat from skin | Advanced: Dries 2x faster (ideal for athletes) | |
| | | | | Industry: Retains moisture (risk of chafing) | |