As we just closed on with the Rio Olympics, apart from the splendid wins, one brand that won hand’s down is arena’s record-breaking carbon technology suit which was powered to yet another new level with the new POWERSKIN Carbon-Ultra suit. This was the result of arena’s work with Cambridge-based Innovia Technology.
In 2012 the Powerskin Carbon-Pro revolutionized the design and manufacture of racing swimwear by integrating a carbon fibre cage into the suit’s woven fabric, adding a whole new dimension to the concept of compression by maximizing support and control when and where needed. This concept of Intelligent Compression was the bedrock on which the new Powerskin Carbon series was built, and subsequent releases retained it as a fundamental feature, adapting the technology to the needs of every swimmer with the Carbon-Flex (2014), and the fabric and carbon configuration in the case of the Carbon-Air (2015).
The result of the newer efforts is the Powerskin Carbon- Ultra, which incorporates a new level of support and movement management with an internal structure – the ULTRA-LINK SYSTEM – designed to optimise the athlete’s physiology. By connecting key muscle groups and isolating upper and lower body movements, this revolutionary system increases the swimmer’s efficiency and improves their body position in the water. And by targeting specific compression zones, it further supports and streamlines the body to reduce turbulence and drag.
In addition, the suit’s outer shell integrates an ULTRA-CAGE with three times more carbon than before, enhancing the range’s trademark intelligent compression without compromising reach and freedom of movement. Released ahead of the Olympics at Rio, the feedback and the testimonials the swimmers gave, undoubtedly pushes Arena to the victory line.
