Underlayers Uhlsport for goalkeepers

Bionikframe: the Bionikpad foams for diving support

The Bionikframe line is the protective underlayer from Uhlsport. Its leggings and shorts feature the Bionikpad cushioning system, designed by the brand to combine freedom of movement and protection for impact zones. The Nanoflex fabric follows the body without creasing, ensuring the foams stay in place with each jump.

The Res versions add a reinforced abrasion-resistant area where the leg rubs against the ground at the end of the dive, a bonus on synthetic surfaces. The padded shorts carry the same logic on a shorter length, while the Unpadded children's version retains the Bionikframe cut without foams, for simple support.

Compare with the other underlayers

To compare Bionikframe and Distinction with another approach, a page brings together the Padded leggings and Tiro Pro and Techfit compression, with versions for women and children. All keeper underlayers, padded or not, from all brands, are gathered on the Keeper Baselayers page.

Distinction, the light and colourful underlayer from Uhlsport

The Distinction line focuses on lightness: Uhlsport describes its long-sleeve base layer as very light, close-fitting, and stretchy. It combines recycled polyester and elastane, can be washed at thirty degrees, and is available in Distinction Pro Long Tights and shorts, for both adults and children.

Its strength lies in the colour range. The Distinction Colors version exists in a wide variety of shades, allowing you to match the base layer to your club's jersey. In official matches, this is useful: the sleeves of an underlayer must match the main colour of the jersey sleeves.

Pro Tights and children's sizes: choosing your underlayer from Uhlsport

Between the two lines, the Pro Tights compression shorts serve as a versatile base: they support the thighs under the match shorts, for both adults and children. Choose it fitted, without marking the skin at the waist or thigh.

For a young keeper, Uhlsport offers almost its entire range in children's sizes: Bionikframe leggings and Bionikframe Res, Unpadded shorts, and Distinction base layer and under-shirt. The padded legging is still the first recommended purchase, as the hips and knees take the most impact during the first training sessions.

Highlights for equipping yourself with Uhlsport

The Bionikframe and Distinction lines follow the major sales events. Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays kick off the discounts, ahead of the winter sales. In spring, the French Days have their Keeper Equipment page for the French Days. The summer sales and the return to training fuel the Promotions page, while the last colours go to Clearance.

Frequently asked questions

What does Res mean in the name Bionikframe Res?

Res refers to the RES area, a part of the fabric reinforced against abrasion. It is located where the leg rubs against the ground at the end of the dive, prolonging the life of the legging on synthetic surfaces.

Should you match your base layer to the club's colour?

In official competition, yes: the sleeves of the underlayer must match the main colour of the jersey sleeves. The wide palette of the Distinction Colors line allows you to find your club's shade.

Can a Bionikframe legging be worn under a keeper's trousers?

Yes, it is thin enough to slip under trousers. You then combine the padding from the trousers and from the legging, a preferred combination in very cold weather or on very abrasive synthetic surfaces.

What is the difference between a Distinction under-short and Pro Tights?

The Distinction under-short is a very light layer designed for temperature and comfort, with numerous colours. The Pro Tights focus on compression, to support the thighs during jumps.

How to wash a Uhlsport baselayer?

The Distinction items can be washed at thirty degrees. For a padded Bionikframe, wash at a low temperature, inside out, and let air dry away from a radiator to avoid deforming the Bionikpad foams.