Tighties News

Science Sunday | NFL Preseason Soft Tissue Talk.
Science Sunday | NFL Preseason Soft Tissue Talk.
Two weeks into the NFL preseason, the injury report reads like a muscle-group inventory. Hamstrings. Groins. A quad. And a striking number of them happened with a defender nowhere near... Read more...
Science Sunday | What a rigid knee brace can control—and what the rest of the body still has to manage.
Science Sunday | What a rigid knee brace can control—and what the rest of the body still has to manage.
Patrick Mahomes Is Back. But Is Protecting the Knee Enough? Patrick Mahomes is back on the practice field after surgery to repair tears in both his ACL and LCL. He... Read more...
Your Body Quits Before You Do
When muscles fatigue, they stop protecting your joints. Here’s what’s really happening — and what you can do about it. Read more...
After a Horrific Crash, Are We Asking the Right Questions About Support?
After a Horrific Crash, Are We Asking the Right Questions About Support?
In the last 24 hours, the world watched Lindsey Vonn suffer a devastating downhill crash resulting in a broken leg and surgery—another painful chapter layered onto a recent ACL injury and years... Read more...
Tighties: The San Diego Startup With Activewear That Works as Hard as You Do
Tighties: The San Diego Startup With Activewear That Works as Hard as You Do
In the world of business, innovation often comes from identifying and addressing gaps in the market. Tighties, a new player in the activewear industry, is doing just that by bridging... Read more...
Tighties Founder Earns Spot in San Diego Founders Fight Club Finalists!
Tighties Founder Earns Spot in San Diego Founders Fight Club Finalists!
After much deliberation with our all-star selection committee, we’re excited to announce the top 8 finalists for this year’s Founders Fight Club! These startups come from a range of industries,... Read more...
Athletisure News: The 5 Trends to Watch in Athleisure, Per Report
Athletisure News: The 5 Trends to Watch in Athleisure, Per Report
With Gen Z all in on fitness and wellness, sustainability and functionality are key What’s next for athleisure? If you answered denim, you’re on the right track. The global athleisure... Read more...
Making Something From Nothing: Krystal Gillis of Tighties On How To Go From Idea To Launch
Making Something From Nothing: Krystal Gillis of Tighties On How To Go From Idea To Launch
An Interview With Doug NollDoug Noll Published in Authority MagazineAs a part of our series called “Making Something From Nothing”, we had the pleasure of interviewing Krystal Gillis, Founder and... Read more...
Pickleball is Truly an Accessible Sport for All
Pickleball is Truly an Accessible Sport for All
We just wrapped up a weather filled weekend in Dallas for the 2024 Professional Pickleball Association Tour event at the Oasis Pickleball Club. This was our first PPA event and... Read more...
Compression Therapy Benefits
Compression Therapy Benefits
Unlock the Potential: Embracing Compression TherapyEverything you need to know about today’s most innovative and effective activewear technology Compression activewear has transformed fitness over the last three decades. Once a... Read more...
Why Muscle Activation Techniques Work Better Than Bracing
Why Muscle Activation Techniques Work Better Than Bracing
When it comes to cultivating a strong, stable, and supportive physique, the approach you take can make all the difference. While traditional bracing techniques, such as using belts or other... Read more...
Q & A With Founder Krystal Gillis
Q & A With Founder Krystal Gillis
Q: What started you on this quest to revolutionize activewear?KG: It wasn’t really a quest to change activewear but more of a drive to help bridge a gap in between... Read more...