While most "comp" designations in apparel lines simply stand for "competent" or "comparatively better," 2XU"s Comp Women"s Tri Shorts denote that they"re ready for competition. This is where the 2XU triathlon line differs from the competition. Whereas most develop technologies solely for the top-tier, letting some designs trickle down among the plebes, 2XU places an equal focus across the board. As a result, the Comp Tri Shorts feature compressive fabrics, an unrivaled fit, and cooling ventilation that outperforms most of the top offerings from 2XU"s "rivals." 2XU approached the Comp Tri Shorts with a deliberately even focus across all three disciplines of triathlon. Think about that. What fabric performs equally across the board? Well, the answer came in the form of development, and from this, the 70D elastane, SBR Skin X fabric was born. We know, we"re not fans of titles filled with seemingly arbitrary numbers and letters, either. So, let"s make some sense of this fabric. Basically, the "70D" stands for 70 denier. What"s a denier? Simply put, a denier is a unit of measure for the weight of a fabric. Technically speaking, it measures a fabric"s grams-per-9000-meters. And while a typical recovery compression piece features a material choice around 200 deniers and up, the Tri Shorts use a lighter, less constricting 70 denier fabric. This means that you still receive a lightly focused graduated compression, but the most direct gains are made through limiting muscle oscillation. So, whether you"re getting slapped by wakes, getting rattled in the saddle, or pummeled by your pounding on the pavement, the SBR Skin X fabric provides an enhanced level of muscle support that will minimize fatigue. And while this design feature complements all of the triathlon disciplines, Skin X still includes technical aspects to increase efficiency in the water and on the land. Starting with the water aspects, Skin X possesses hydrophobic properties. If your Latin is a little rusty, t...