How long does the "Back on Track effect" last?

Can the effect of Back on Track products disappear?

This is a common question that is fortunately easy to answer: the effect lasts as long as the product does! The effect is an inseparable part of the fabric - and therefore cannot be washed out or worn away.

This is because the effect is created by the wearer's body heat and the minerals fused into the textile material during manufacture.

These minerals stay where they are, embedded in the durable fibres of the textile material.

What is FIR technology and how does it work? An in-depth explanation

Infrared (IR) radiation is a form of electromagnetic energy that is constantly emitted by all living beings, both humans and animals. This invisible energy can be detected by thermal imaging cameras and is used in applications such as night vision and heat detection. IR waves have the ability to transfer energy and set molecules in motion, resulting in heating.

Long-wave (or "far") infrared radiation (FIR) is a specific part of the infrared spectrum. Although the energy in these wavelengths does not generate noticeable heat, it has been shown to have therapeutic effects on the body.

How FIR is integrated into textiles (Back on Track's technology)

Back on Track products use a unique technology where specific minerals are added to (fused into) textile materials. These minerals have the ability to absorb body heat and re-emit it as far infrared energy (FIR) back into the body tissues. The process of permanently attaching the minerals to the fabric threads during manufacturing ensures a lasting effect.

However, our FIR technology does not affect the basic properties of textiles such as breathability and moisture transport. This allows Back on Track's products to offer the health-promoting effects of FIR while remaining comfortable to wear.

How does FIR affect the body? Benefits and mechanisms

FIR energy has several positive effects on the body, including stimulation of blood circulation. Research is still ongoing to fully understand the mechanism, but one theory is that FIR increases the production of nitric oxide (NO) in the walls of blood vessels. NO is a signalling molecule that dilates blood vessels and improves blood flow. The discovery of the role of NO was rewarded with the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

It is also believed that FIR energy affects water molecules in the body. Since the body is largely composed of water, vibrations and movements of these molecules can have significant effects. Taken together, these biological responses may explain why FIR can relieve conditions such as swelling, inflammation, joint stiffness and muscle pain.

The effects of using FIR products (the Back on Track effect)

The so-called "Back on Track effect" describes the feeling of increased well-being often experienced when using products that emit FIR. By stimulating blood circulation, FIR promotes healthy blood flow. Therefore, Back on Track products are mainly used for their therapeutic properties before, during and after physical activity, as well as at rest.

Movement is the best medicine

FIR technology can help speed up recovery and relieve symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, overexertion, strains and muscle fatigue. The key benefit is that FIR products are designed to support the body's own healing processes. By promoting blood flow to muscles and reducing joint discomfort, they facilitate an active life, which is the best medicine for a variety of ailments.

How to optimise the effect of Back on Track

To achieve the best possible effect, we recommend using our products as close to the body as possible. Direct contact with the skin is optimal, but the effect remains even if a thin layer of clothing is worn underneath.

As both humans and animals emit body heat at rest and during activity, the products can be used at the most appropriate times. The most noticeable effect is usually experienced during activity, when the body temperature rises and the reflection of infrared energy intensifies.

In order for the body to gradually get used to the effect, it is important to introduce the use of our products gradually. Please read our usage advice for more information on how to best start using Back on Track.