Are you’re sitting comfortably? Then let’s begin, with a tale of supremely comfy riding underwear

Are you’re sitting comfortably? Then let’s begin, with a tale of supremely comfy riding underwear

Derriere Equestrian works with leading padding manufacturers, pioneers of the Elastic Interface; regarded as a world-wide leader in designing and developing pads for cycling shorts, to reduce compression in the gluteal, perineal and genital-urinary area zone. Thanks to its association with Derriere Equestrian, the brand is now also a world-wide leader in designing pads for equestrian garments, too!

Engineering, research and development

Our padding performance and testing manufacturers have been established for eighteen-years, leading manufacturer of technology for cyling-wear, and co-developed the first innovative cycling shorts with seat pads that stretched in all directions. If you’re wondering why Derriere’s performance riding underwear has a higher price-point than inferior copies, then it’s worth considering the engineering, research and development that went into our padded seat designs. Italy’s University of Padua’s sports science department was consulted regularly along the journey to develop the padding technology for the ladies’ DE Performance Padded Panties and DE Performance Padded Shorties, and the men’s DE Performance Padded Shorties. The padded elements are bonded using heat presses and ‘baked’ at around 200°C in a factory, bonding the parts together in a homogenous piece; this means no chaffing or rubbing in one’s most personal areas!

A stable and effective riding seat

Studies into seat-based sports showed that athletes seemingly believed pain and discomfort was to be expected. Chronic discomfort affecting the gluteal, perineal and genital-urinary areas actually creates genital numbness and other dysfunctions, due to compression of the pubic nerve. Yet researchers have proved that by being more comfortable, we use oxygen more efficiently, so have more stamina; because if we’re uncomfortable, we’re continually moving about to get comfy, wasting energy. In terms of a horse rider, this un-necessary movement can be detrimental to a stable and effective riding seat.

If you’ve checked out the padding in a pair of DerriereEquestrian padded underwear garments, you will see that a dynamic foam insert is used, contoured to very specific shapes. Our biomechanical consultant, Dr Paoli MD, Anatomy and Physiology specialist at the University of Padua, carried out extensive perineal pressure testing in various sporting situations, and has been able to demonstrate reduced compression in the gluteal, perineal and genital-urinary areas (as well as maintenance of blood flow to the perineal tissues), when using the  foam utilised in our padded underwear garments. Reduced compression; increased blood flow - surely this is a no-brainer for any horse rider looking to enhance their riding effectiveness and long-term comfort in the saddle?!

Contoured pads for posterior perfection

Dr Paoli and his team helped create a pad that targeted specific pressure points, noting how one’s body rotates, and where the padding should be sited; in some areas it is more supportive, and elsewhere, bulk is reduced. Of course, it goes without saying that not only do the men’s and women’s padded undies from Derriere Equestrian differ, but extensive research and design went into the contours! Without getting too detailed, lady riders benefit from a greater area of padding in the central area of the garment to provide increased comfort and tip-top protection, whereas the male padding is predominantly sited further forward. In both Derriere Equestrian garment designs (male and female), the rider’s seat bones and associated pressure points are protected, to enhance our riding performance, while the outside edges of the inner pads are contoured with extra-soft fabric, to further eliminate any chaffing.

No Fall Down Pants or Wedgies

The underwear itself (that the pads, in the case of our padded versions) are bonded to, are made from a breathable, micro-fibre fabric created from a Polyamide and Elasthanne blend. It boasts amazing multi-directional stretch. (No Fall Down Pants or Wedgies!)

We are talking bonded, seamless technology with no abrasive edges and reduced stitched seam-lines, for supreme comfort when riding your horse or pony. The range of Derriere Equestrian products go through more than 50 controls during their transformation in production, so you can be sure of a high-quality piece of sporting apparel that has breathable, anti-bac fabric. (And if you prefer non-padded undies, check out our full range, which boasts naked, bonded seams without full-stitching, for comfort and ‘Zero-VPL’!)

We hope we have outlined just why Derriere Equestrian is leading the field in riding underwear production; and do let us know why you love your Derrieres!

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