Under Armour's new TB12 pajamas aren't cheap, but they promise to rejuvenate your body after workouts. And they just might work, according to a study from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The New England Patriots’ polarizing quarterback wants you to avoid “poisonous” soda, embrace healthier UnReal candy and avocado ice cream — and sleep in Under Armour’s brand new “Athlete Recovery Sleepwear,” which reportedly has “recovery tech” woven directly into its fabric that helps your body recover after a strenuous workout. The space age jammies from Brady, a.k.a, TB12 (Tom Brady 12, his Patriots uniform number) and Under Armour look like, well, regular old PJs. However, the secret lies in the fabric, according to the company. From a related press release: “Under Armour has incorporated the bioceramics technology-used and validated by TB12-into a pattern lining the garments, which are designed to maximize comfort and fit. The pattern includes special bioceramic particles that absorb infrared wavelengths emitted by the body and reflect back Far Infrared, helping the body recover faster while promoting better sleep.” Riiiiiggghhhht. This whole thing stinks of BS, and I suspect Under Armour knows it, because it just so happened to include a link to a study on Far Infrared (FIR) from the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the product page. And guess what? The study seems to suggest that FIR may indeed have some restorative properties for human cells. The problem is that the conclusion also includes this line: “If it can be proved that non-heating FIR has real and significant biological effects, then the possible future applications are wide ranging.” That “If it can be proved” means it has not yet been proved, so it’s too early to tell whether or not it’s a good idea to drop $100 on some fancy sweatpants and another $100 on a matching long-sleeve night shirt — even if they are “insanely soft,” as Under Armour claims. Under Armour On the other hand, the company did create an amusing digital storybook to promote the new sleepwear and Tom Brady’s “Six steps to a better night’s sleep” that’s worth a look. AS Related content opinion Budweiser 'smart' beer fridge encourages drinking on the job The new 'Bud-E Fridge' IoT smart refrigerator automatically orders more beer for you and your coworkers when supplies get low, and it's available for a limited time for free, if you're located in Chicago, New York or Los Angeles. By Al Sacco Dec 06, 2016 2 mins Media and Entertainment Industry Internet of Things Consumer Electronics opinion Why Samsung should release a Note 8 Samsung denies reports that it's planning to release another Note smartphone, but it would be a major misstep for the company to do away with what is perhaps its most important smartphone brand. Here's why. By Al Sacco Oct 26, 2016 4 mins Small and Medium Business Technology Industry Smartphones news analysis Google makes more than Samsung, Apple on flagship phone The price Google charges for its Pixel XL smartphone is closer to what it costs to make the phone than what both Samsung and Apple charge for the GS7 and iPhone 7, but Google still makes more money. Here's why. By Al Sacco Oct 25, 2016 3 mins Small and Medium Business iPhone Manufacturing Industry opinion Another very bad week for Samsung (with two bright spots) Samsung's Note7 smartphones still might not be safe to use and Canada recalled hundreds of thousands of the company's washing machines. On the plus side, it acquired an AI startup and Samsung stock hit an all-time high u2026 all in a single By Al Sacco Oct 06, 2016 3 mins Small and Medium Business Smartphones Consumer Electronics Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe