Budget-friendly gift ideas Under Armour

The compression top, the founding product of the brand

Under Armour was born out of a very practical problem. In 1996, Kevin Plank, a former American football player from the University of Maryland, was fed up with cotton t-shirts that became heavy with sweat during training. From his grandmother's basement in Washington, he developed a form-fitting t-shirt made of synthetic fibres that wicks moisture and dries quickly: the first HeatGear. The compression top that comes from it fits the body like a second skin, minimising friction and supporting the muscles. On a budget, it’s the most faithful gift to the brand’s history, worn alone in the gym or under a club jersey.

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Socks, cap, beanie: the athlete's accessories

The socks from Under Armour, reinforced in friction zones, help prevent blisters during long sessions; they come in low-cut for running and high-cut for team sports. The cap, with an absorbent band, protects from the sun on summer outings and is adjustable at the back. In winter, the beanie keeps your head warm during a morning run without causing you to overheat. The lightweight drawstring bag carries a change of clothes and a water bottle to the gym or stadium. These small accessories fit easily into a shoe at the foot of the tree or complement a larger gift.

Giving a gift without knowing the exact size

The accessories raise few sizing questions: the cap is adjustable, the beanie fits almost all heads, and socks are chosen by size ranges, checking the recipient's size on their sports shoes. The technical t-shirt comes in fitted or loose cuts, which is more forgiving than a compression top: when in doubt, the loose cut is the safest choice. For a compression top, it's better to know the chest measurement, as a model that's too small restricts breathing and one that's too large loses its support effect. For a female athlete, choose from the women’s range, which is cut closer to the waist.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

Which sports does Under Armour cater for?

The brand was born on American football fields, but it now outfits weightlifting, running, basketball, golf, and rugby. Its technical t-shirts are useful in all sports where you sweat a lot.

How do Under Armour clothes fit?

The sizes follow an American letter grid, from XS to XXL. The cut matters as much as the size: for the same size, a compression model fits noticeably tighter than a loose model, which is why it’s important to check the cut before gifting.

How do you wash a compression garment?

Wash it inside out, in cold water or at thirty degrees, without fabric softener which affects moisture wicking. Air dry it: the heat from the tumble dryer relaxes the elastic fibres and reduces its support.

What gift from Under Armour for a sporty child?

A technical t-shirt in junior size, a cap, or a pair of sports socks are popular with young footballers, basketball players, and runners. For sizes, refer to the child's size in centimetres rather than their age.

Which country does the brand Under Armour come from?

Under Armour is an American brand, founded in 1996 and based in Baltimore, Maryland. It designs its products in the United States and has them manufactured in many countries, like most major sports brands.