Copper-infused compression clothes have grown in popularity with claims that they will somehow increase your health and wellness. There’s some merit to the effectiveness of this kind of gear--compression clothing can help with workout recovery, circulation, and performance while running.
There’s even truth to the claim that copper can be beneficial because of the long since proven anti-microbial properties of the metal, but in such small quantities, it’s hard to tell if that has many effects on the quality of the clothes. Additionally, wearing compression sleeves that are infused with copper or other metals can increase the durability, making them harder to tear.
But many of the claims made by manufacturers of copper-infused products are exaggerated when it comes to the healing potential of these kinds of clothes. It’s best to go off of the other perks and benefits that “copper-infused” products will provide you than just the claim that they contain copper. However, the best wrist support compression sleeves don't have to have copper.