April 01, 2013 (Montreal, QC) – X-Bionic Effektor is an innovative line of premium sports garments from Swiss-based X-Bionic that produces award-winning apparel to help athletes better regulate their body temperatures during exercise. The unique system allows a permanent regulated dose of excess moisture on the skin but without the feeling of wetness while maintaining an ideal temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) which allows the body to function at optimum levels.

Physical exertion and activities dilate your blood vessels, and as the body temperature begins to climb, the body starts to sweat. X-Bionic’s unique fabrication process provides special zones for preserving or dissipating heat, delivering greater comfort while preserving body energy so that it can potentially be used for performance instead of temperature control.

Pedal was invited to the Effektor launch in Montreal to see the new line of garments that use Partial Kompression to provide ridged compression and varying fabric construction with zones that provide extra cooling in some spots, but keep others warm. Partial Kompression applies targeted pressure on narrow ridges, and between these ridges are compression-free zones where the blood can accomplish its cooling function unrestricted as sweat evaporates on the skin, thus helping the body maintain its optimal temperature.

Our intial tests of the Effektor support X-Bionic’s claims, as we kept dry and felt comfortable despite perspiring heavily. The Marathon X socks delivered dry, blister-free feet even on a nine-hour hike up Mount Marcy, the highest mountain in New York State.

The X-Bionic Effektor garments have been clinically shown to reduce heart rates during exercise, limit heat build-up, facilitate faster recovery, demonstrate lower levels of lactate production and provide the longest performance duration. Featuring the 3D-BionicSphere System on the chest and back, the Effektor also stops unpleasant dampness, the feeling of overheating and the risk of chilling during rest and recovery. Once the body begins to build up body heat and sweat, the cooling function kicks back in.

The Effektor line includes a bike shirt, bib-tight shorts, power running pants, socks and triathlon garments. Prices start at an SRP of $139.

For more info visit www.sportdinaco.com.