Training Tops Under Armour

This page showcases the training tops Under Armour for rugby, when the brand offers them: compression tops, quarter zips, and technical long-sleeved shirts created by the American inventor of synthetic sports underwear. It explains its HeatGear and ColdGear lines and provides our guidelines for fit, sizing, and care.

The training tops from Under Armour.

The underwear that launched Under Armour

Under Armour was founded in 1996 in Baltimore by Kevin Plank, a former player for the University of Maryland team. Tired of his sweat-soaked cotton t-shirts during training, he developed a fitted synthetic top that remains dry during exercise: this technical underwear became the first product of the brand and established its identity focused on performance. The logo featuring the intertwined letters U and A then became prominent in various sports. In rugby, Under Armour outfitted Wales until 2020, both in training and matches, and its compression tops are still widely worn by players as a base layer.

Other brands

Training tops are also available from:

All training tops are gathered on the training tops page.

HeatGear or ColdGear: choose according to the weather

Under Armour categorises its training tops by temperature. The HeatGear models, thin and light, wick away sweat and are worn in mild or warm weather, from September to late spring. The ColdGear models combine a brushed interior that retains heat with a smooth outer layer that dries quickly, suitable for winter sessions and warm-ups in the cold. Each range is available in compression fit, which is very close to the body, or in a fitted cut. A ColdGear top with a high collar under a quarter zip forms an effective outfit for evening training when the temperature drops.

Compression, fitted or loose: Under Armour cuts

Under Armour offers three cuts for its tops. The compression fit hugs like a second skin and is worn under the jersey. The fitted cut, or fitted, follows the body's line without being tight, perfect for an effort top. The loose fit, more spacious, is suitable for tops worn over other layers. You should therefore choose the size according to the use: your exact size in compression, one size up in loose if the top covers a sweatshirt. For care, wash inside out at thirty degrees, without fabric softener, and air dry, as heat relaxes the elastane in the close-fitting models.

Good deals

Good bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady pattern: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end festivities, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Who created the American brand, and under what circumstances?

Kevin Plank, a former university player from Maryland, in 1996 in Baltimore. He wanted a top that stayed dry during training, instead of the sweat-soaked cotton t-shirts.

What's the difference between HeatGear and ColdGear?

HeatGear refers to the thin garments for warm weather that wick away sweat. ColdGear includes the models with a brushed interior that keeps warmth in cold weather.

Did Under Armour dress a rugby team?

Yes, the brand outfitted Wales until 2020, in matches as well as training. Its compression tops have also appealed to many rugby players as a base layer.

How does a second skin fit top feel?

It's the tightest cut from the brand, hugging the skin like a second skin. It is worn directly on the body, under the jersey, to support the muscles and wick away sweat.