Material Composition | Daily wear, athletic recovery | Industry Standard: Cotton/spandex blend (ASTM D1922) Our Base: 90% nylon/10% spandex (ASTM D751) Our Advanced: 100% nylon + conductive fibers (ISO 13957) | ▲ Base: 30% lighter than cotton blends. ▲ Advanced: 50% more durable (tear resistance) | Industry Standard: Prone to odor retention. Advanced: Slightly bulkier for layering |
Heat Generation | Chronic pain management, post-workout | Industry Standard: Passive heat retention (no active heating) Our Base: 38-42°C (100-108°F) sustained heat (ISO 13732) Our Advanced: Adjustable 3-temperature zones (35-45°C) | ▲ Base: 2x faster pain relief vs passive belts (clinical trials). ▲ Advanced: Customizable heat distribution | Base: Limited temperature control. Advanced: Requires charging (4hr battery life) |
Support Structure | Lumbar strain, posture correction | Industry Standard: Rigid foam padding Our Base: Contoured memory foam (2cm thickness) Our Advanced: Dual-layer gel+memory foam (3cm total) | ▲ Base: 40% better pressure distribution. ▲ Advanced: 60% more spinal alignment support (per SGS testing) | Industry Standard: Restricts movement. Advanced: Heavier (200g vs 150g Base) |
Temperature Control | Arthritis flare-ups, cold weather | Industry Standard: None Our Base: Auto-shutoff at 45°C (IEC 60601-1) Our Advanced: Smart sensor adjusts heat based on body temp | ▲ Base: 8hr continuous use without overheating. ▲ Advanced: 24hr adaptive thermal regulation | Base: No smartphone app integration. Advanced: $50 more expensive |
Durability | Industrial work, long-term use | Industry Standard: 50 wash cycles (AATCC 135) Our Base: 100 wash cycles (AATCC 135) Our Advanced: 150 wash cycles + UV resistance (ASTM G154) | ▲ Base: 2x longer lifespan. ▲ Advanced: Maintains 90% heat efficiency post-wash | Industry Standard: Fades faster in sunlight. Advanced: More complex care instructions |
Comfort Features | Office use, light activities | Industry Standard: Non-breathable fabric Our Base: 4-way stretch + airflow mesh (EN 343) Our Advanced: Cooling channels + moisture-wicking (ISO 11092) | ▲ Base: 30% cooler skin temp during wear. ▲ Advanced: 50% less sweating (per INDA tests) | Base: Less effective in extreme heat. Advanced: Higher cost ($80 premium) |