76% matchKoral
Compression-focused leggings, more fashion-led sheen
What changes: Studio/lifestyle styling rather than triathlon and race kit
Brand profile
2XU
Australian performance sportswear brand known for graduated compression tights, socks and triathlon kit built for endurance training and recovery.
MelbourneOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about 2XU
Compression is the core product
The line is built around graduated compression tights, calf sleeves and socks using 2XU's PWX and MCS fabric systems, not general activewear.
Built from triathlon, not fashion
Founded in Melbourne in 2005 by former professional triathlete Jamie Hunt with two partners, and it still makes tri suits and wetsuits alongside run and gym kit.
Private-equity backed, not independent
L Catterton, the LVMH-linked private equity firm, has held control since 2013, and trade reports in 2024 pointed to a sale process underway.
How 2XU fits
Overall fit
runs small
As dedicated compression and triathlon apparel, 2XU is designed to fit very snugly against the body, and shoppers frequently report it runs small compared to everyday sizing.
Tip: Compression pieces are meant to fit snug, but many find them tight—consult the size chart carefully and size up if you're between sizes or prefer less compression.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trousers & pants | runs small | compression tight | Compression tights are engineered to fit tight; size up if you want a less restrictive feel or fall between sizes. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
If you like 2XU
76% match
73% matchASRV
Men's fabric-engineered training kit, gym-first
What changes: Lifts/gym aesthetic, no endurance or tri equipment
71% matchLululemon
Broader technical athleticwear with lifestyle crossover
What changes: Wardrobe-wide and casual, not compression-science led
70% matchSOAR Running
Sports-science race kit, narrower running focus
What changes: Higher price, run-only, no swim or compression range
2XU fit questions
Does 2XU run big or small?
2XU runs small. Compression pieces are meant to fit snug, but many find them tight—consult the size chart carefully and size up if you're between sizes or prefer less compression. As dedicated compression and triathlon apparel, 2XU is designed to fit very snugly against the body, and shoppers frequently report it runs small compared to everyday sizing.
How does 2XU fit?
As dedicated compression and triathlon apparel, 2XU is designed to fit very snugly against the body, and shoppers frequently report it runs small compared to everyday sizing. Overall shape: compression/tight athletic fit.
How do 2XU trousers & pants fit?
2XU trousers & pants runs small. Compression tights are engineered to fit tight; size up if you want a less restrictive feel or fall between sizes. Shape: compression tight.
Brand facts
2XU (pronounced "two times you") is an Australian performance apparel company founded in Melbourne in 2005 by former professional triathlete Jamie Hunt with Clyde Davenport and Aidan Clarke. It makes graduated compression tights, calf sleeves and socks using its PWX and MCS fabric systems, alongside tri suits, wetsuits, run shorts, sports bras and training layers aimed at runners, triathletes and gym users. LVMH-linked private equity firm L Catterton has backed the business since 2013 and holds control; trade reports in 2024 indicated a sale process was underway.
- Founded
- 2005
- Origin
- Melbourne, Australia
- Made in
- Asia
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Techwear