MacKore makes injury-prevention and recovery compression shorts for athletes, using an ultra-soft 2mm neoprene design to warm and support the core. Its patented lower-back fastening system and flatlock construction are intended to provide a secure, comfortable fit, and the company says the shorts have been used in athlete training across multiple sports for the past decade. MacKore’s reach includes top Division I lacrosse programs such as Duke, Cornell, Maryland, and Johns Hopkins.
LACEUP ATHLETICSFounded by athletes, Malvern-based LaceUp Athletics designs wearable weighted training gear that adds resistance to everyday movement and sport-specific practice. Its signature approach pairs LYCRA® compression sleeves with evenly distributed, flexible FLX Weights, while its training laces thread directly onto equipment such as sticks and clubs without straps or clips. The company also makes adjustable gear such as its Heavy Hat for building neck strength and stability.MALVERN, PA
Copper FitCopper Fit develops compression wear and support products designed to help people stay active, feel better, and recover from everyday soreness. Its technology-focused line includes copper-infused fabrics, moisture-wicking materials, and targeted designs such as the X-Back brace, a Class I medical device with adjustable compression straps and flexible stabilizers. Orthopedic surgeon Struan Coleman, MD, PhD, guides the brand’s medical research and product innovation.BIRDSBORO, PA
DuraDerm SPORTDuraDerm SPORT is a Prevent-Plus, LLC product known for bringing medical-device experience to the needs of athletes and athletic trainers. Its non-antibiotic liquid polymer forms a flexible protective film for minor wounds and skin irritation, with the company highlighting use by professionals such as Cornell University’s head athletic hockey trainer. The technology resulted from collaboration between a NASA research scientist and an NYU professor of dermatology.SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
VIX ProtectionAfter Victor Wiacek nearly bled to death when a ski edge severed his artery in 2019, he founded VIX Protection to make cut-resistant base layers for ski racers. Its garments knit UHMWPE and stainless-steel fiber throughout the fabric, creating full-leg protection in a layer designed to feel like ordinary underwear. VIX says its FIS 5-star leggings are worn by 75% of World Cup racers and supplied officially to the U.S. Ski Team and Ski Austria.