Designed as both a baselayer and knee support, the Bracelayer KX2 Alpine offers warmth while providing support and injury prevention. The warmest and most supportive option in the KX line, it features their signature StabiLuxe Thermal fabric as the primary material. StabiLuxe Thermal is a synthetic material that keeps legs warm and reduces fatigue. Around the knee, along the IT band, and across the lower lumbar, Bracelayer incorporates a layer of perforated neoprene. This stretchy material provides support to the knees and glutes, during turns and awkward falls.
Our testing revealed two major benefits. First, testers experienced noticeably less fatigue after skiing, with those who had previous knee injuries finding that their knees felt much better when compared to typical ski days. Second, the knee support system maintains an extremely low profile. Unlike traditional compression sleeves or knee braces that tend to shift and have uncomfortable Velcro, the KX2’s support stays comfortably in place.
For those already spending $70-90 on a merino baselayer plus additional money on knee support, Bracelayer’s compression pants offer an integrated solution at roughly the same price as purchasing separate pieces.

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Designed as both a baselayer and knee support, the Bracelayer KX2 Alpine offers warmth while providing support and injury prevention. The warmest and most supportive option in the KX line, it features their signature StabiLuxe Thermal fabric as the primary material. StabiLuxe Thermal is a synthetic material that keeps legs warm and reduces fatigue. Around the knee, along the IT band, and across the lower lumbar, Bracelayer incorporates a layer of perforated neoprene. This stretchy material provides support to the knees and glutes, during turns and awkward falls.
Our testing revealed two major benefits. First, testers experienced noticeably less fatigue after skiing, with those who had previous knee injuries finding that their knees felt much better when compared to typical ski days. Second, the knee support system maintains an extremely low profile. Unlike traditional compression sleeves or knee braces that tend to shift and have uncomfortable Velcro, the KX2’s support stays comfortably in place.
For those already spending $70-90 on a merino baselayer plus additional money on knee support, Bracelayer’s compression pants offer an integrated solution at roughly the same price as purchasing separate pieces.