Elbow Compression Sleeves: Who Wears Them and How to Choose
, by Joe S, 1 min reading time
Who wears elbow compression sleeves, what they do and don't do, and how to pick between a single sleeve, a 2 pack and a full arm sleeve.
Elbow compression sleeves are one of the most popular pieces of sports gear around, and not just for athletes. Here's who wears them, what to expect, and how to pick the right one.
What an elbow compression sleeve does
An elbow sleeve is a stretchy, pull-on tube that hugs the elbow joint and the muscles around it with light, even compression. There are no straps or hard parts, so you keep your full range of motion. Most people describe the feeling as snug, supported and warm.
A sleeve is a support and comfort product, not a medical treatment. If you have an injury or ongoing elbow pain, check with a doctor or physical therapist.
Who wears them
- Racquet sports: tennis, pickleball, padel and squash players
- Golfers who want a little extra support through the swing
- Lifters on pressing and pulling days
- Bowlers, climbers and baseball players
- People with hands-on jobs: carpentry, landscaping, assembly and other repetitive arm work
Single sleeve, 2 pack or full arm sleeve?
- Single copper elbow sleeve: for one arm.
- Elbow sleeve 2 pack: cover both arms, or wear one while the other is in the wash.
- Copper arm compression sleeve: covers forearm to upper arm, popular for basketball, golf and outdoor work.
How to find your size
Straighten your arm and measure around it about 5 inches above the center of the elbow. Then match it to the chart:
| Size | Arm circumference |
|---|---|
| Small | 8.5" to 10.5" |
| Medium | 10.5" to 12" |
| Large | 12" to 13.5" |
| X-Large | 13.5" to 15" |
| 2X-Large | 15" to 17" |
A good fit feels snug, not tight. If a sleeve causes numbness, tingling or deep marks, go up a size. More charts are in our size guide.
Why copper-infused fabric?
Copper Joe sleeves are knit with copper-infused nylon that resists odor and wicks moisture, which helps on long, sweaty days. Research on other effects of copper is limited; the compression and fit are what most people notice.
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