Clinical Research Summary

Validating KYMIRA’s Infrared Technology

  • KYMIRA’s infrared technology is backed by peer-reviewed studies across performance, recovery, and pain management. Below is a curated list of published research using Celliant®-embedded infrared fabrics:

Performance & Recovery

  • Lever JR et al. (2025). A Preliminary Investigation of the Efficacy of Far-Infrared-Emitting Garments in Enhancing Objective and Subjective Recovery Following Resistance Exercise. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology.
  • Worobets J et al. (2011). Apparel with Far Infrared Radiation for Decreasing an Athlete’s Oxygen Consumption During Submaximal Exercise. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel.
  • Gordon I et al. (2019). Effect of Shirts with 42% Celliant® Fiber on tcPO₂ Levels and Grip Strength in Healthy Subjects: A Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Journal of Textile Science and Engineering.

Circulation & Oxygenation

  • Gordon I et al. (2014). Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Far-Infrared Emitting Ceramic Fabric Shirts and Control Polyester Shirts on Transcutaneous PO₂. Journal of Textile Science and Engineering.
  • Shaojing L et al. (2012). Test Report on the Impacts of Socks with Celliant® Technical Fibers on Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure. Internal Technical Report.
  • Gordon I & Coyle M (2012). Transcutaneous Partial Pressure of Oxygen (tcPO₂) as a Primary Endpoint to Assess the Efficacy of Celliant® as a Vasoactive Material. Internal Clinical Report.

 Pain & Inflammation

  • Gordon I & York R (2009). Effect of Optically Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Socks on Chronic Foot Pain. BioMed Central Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
  • Gordon I & Hamblin MR (2012). Effect of Celliant® Materials on Pain and Strength in Subjects with Chronic Elbow and Wrist Pain. Internal Clinical Report.

Material Science & Emissivity

  • Anderson DM et al. (2017). Infrared Radiative Properties and Thermal Modeling of Ceramic-Embedded Textile Fabrics. Biomedical Optics Express.
  • Anderson DM et al. (2016). Engineered Emissivity of Textile Fabrics by the Inclusion of Ceramic Particles. Optics Express.

Foundational FIR Science

  • Hamblin MR & Vatansever F (2012). Far Infrared Radiation (FIR): Its Biological Effects and Medical Applications. Photonics and Lasers in Medicine.

These studies span multiple institutions and journals, validating KYMIRA’s claims across oxygenation, recovery, and material science. We don’t just say it works - we publish the proof.