Recent analyses of elite endurance metrics reveal the hidden physiological cost of rising temperatures. Research confirms that performance degradation begins earlier than most athletes realize—at just 10°C (50°F). Above this thermal threshold, the impact is significant: for every 5°C (9°F) increase, elite performance drops by roughly 0.9%, while the average finisher sees a decline of 3.2%. To put that in perspective, for a 3:30 marathoner, a mild heat increase costs them five full minutes. This decline isn't mental; it's mechanical. As your core temperature rises, oxygen-rich blood is rushed to the skin to cool you down, starving your working muscles of fuel and significantly spiking your Rate of Perceived Exertion. Ultimately, heat makes the same pace feel harder. Skild Pro™ is engineered to disrupt this cycle, keeping blood in your muscles and your pace on target.
Material & Care
How to take care of your Skild Rash guard
Set temperature according to the instruction label. Do not wash at more than 40 C! Avoid usingfabric softeners as these can leave waxy residue and impair the moisture wicking, quick dryingand 4 way stretch qualities. Last but not least avoid tumble-drying your SKILD-wear. Table dryers can cause damage to thefabric integrity, cause shrinkage cause colour fading and use a vast amount of energy. If you thinkit is absolutely necessary use low heat pre set for the tumble dryer.
- Hand wash your rash guard
- Use a mild soap or detergent
- Rinse with tab water
- Use a zero microwaste washing bag
- Wash at more than 40 C
- Wash with a high spin speed
- Wash within a plastic washing bag
Step 1
Take of your shirt and rinse it with tab water or put it in a microplastic free washing bag before putting it into your washing machine.
Step 2
Wash the shirt by hand or in a washing machine with slightly warm water. Must not be above 40 C.
Step 3
Wring out the shirt carefully. Do not shake it violently or press it too hard, as it might damage the integritiy of the material.
Step 4
Do not put the shirt in a dryer. Hang it up on a hanger that doesn't stretch out the neckline and put it in a shaded area (preferably with wind passing through).