Built for Hong Kong
Our heat
This year in 2023, Hong Kong just had the hottest summer since 140 years ago. With the city recorded at 29.7°C as the average temperature in August, with certain days hitting as h`igh as 35°C, it is a harsh heat for running anytime of the day.
According to studies by exercise physiologist Matthew Ely, running in around 26°C heat slowed down elite marathoners by 3 minutes, with the sub-elites losing up to 20 minutes.
Sweating means losing water but also the way to release heat out of the body. When we set out to design “the best running singlet” in the market, we used Hong Kong’s weather conditions as a benchmark on heat. From design, to the choice of material and cutting, every element exists for a reason, with breathability and heat release as the core requirement. After months of stress tests by professional and leisure runners, we are even more confident that our products can stand the rough heats and everything that comes with it.
Our humidity
Humidity is another huge factor for runners. While we sweat during a run to release excess heat in the body, humidity makes it harder for sweat to evaporate, so heat stays on and in your body longer.
Humidity remains relatively high compared to many other major cities.
Similar theory goes with the choice of clothing you have on when running. As your “second skin”, it requires a high ability to dry quickly in order for your body to release more heat.
Our landscapes
Hong Kong is one of the most dynamic cities in the world. It is a place where you can go from deep urban metropolitan to wild mountain tracks in a short 20 minutes.
Because of the landscape, avid runners in Hong Kong take advantage of the variety of running styles and pace.
