EC3D optimal compression technology is the result of 15 years of state-of-the-art technological innovation in the medical field combined with a devotion to the active lifestyle. This Montreal-based company specializes in three-dimensional seamless compression garments. EC3D was established in 2005 by brothers Gilbert and Daniel Ayoub – cofounders of Gildan, the world’s largest T-shirt manufacturer – along with seamless knitting expert Michelle Simon and her daughter Carine Villeneuve. Working with surgeon Dr. Jean-Raymond Spenard, the seamless, zoned compression wear was originally designed for medical use after cosmetic surgery. Since injury is an inevitable part of sport, the partners focused on the most common injuries to design seamless, zoned compression garments that optimize the biomechanics of the entire body – rather than merely isolating the injured muscle. The result is an anatomically specific, calibrated compression garment that fits like a second skin. It not only enhances performance and speeds recuperation, but also helps in recovery from injury.