What Tommie Copper does

Tommie Copper, Inc. is a privately held direct-to-consumer health and wellness company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Katonah, New York, that designs, markets, and sells copper-infused compression apparel and adjacent pain management products under its proprietary Copper Znergy® technology platform. Its core offering centers on compression wear — including tops, bottoms, sleeves, bras, socks, and accessories — built around two proprietary technology pillars: the patented Copper Znergy® copper-and-zinc-infused fabric, which provides permanent anti-odor benefits and UPF 50+ protection, and a 4D stretch compression fabric designed for all-day wear. The product platform has expanded beyond apparel into FDA Class II-cleared infrared and red light therapy devices (combining 880nm and 660nm wavelengths), Tommie's Pharmacy topical analgesics (menthol, camphor, and trolamine salicylate formulations), BetterICE™ gel cold therapy (via the Freeze Sleeve acquisition), ProFoot® foot care and orthotics (via the ProFoot acquisition), TENS therapy devices, Copper Znergy® mattresses and bedding at price points up to $2,799, and Ortho Recovery footwear.

The company operates a pure-play DTC e-commerce model through tommiecopper.com, shipping within the United States (including territories and military addresses) and accepting international orders from Canada only, with logistics handled via DHL, FedEx, and USPS. It does not maintain retail storefronts or third-party distribution channels. Marketing is driven by email campaigns (10% first-order incentive, abandoned-cart recovery), organic and paid social (Instagram, Facebook), retargeting display advertising, and aggressive seasonal promotional discounts of up to 40% sitewide and 50% on compression sleeves. Payment processing is diversified across Braintree, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, and Affirm installment financing.

Tommie Copper targets general consumers seeking relief from everyday aches, joint discomfort, muscle soreness, post-workout recovery, arthritis pain, swelling, and poor sleep, organized around a three-pillar "React, Recover, Restore" framework. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time e-commerce purchases with no disclosed subscription or recurring component. The company is led by CEO Sol Jacobs and has completed two undisclosed-value acquisitions since 2023 (ProFoot's footcare division in April 2024 and Freeze Sleeve in October 2025) to broaden its portfolio. Its last disclosed capital raise was an investment from Second Avenue Partners in May 2018, following earlier rounds totaling approximately $14 million since 2013.

Name

Tommie Copper

Legal name

Tommie Copper, Inc.

Website

https://tommiecopper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tommie Copper is a privately held DTC health and wellness company founded in 2010 that sells copper-infused compression apparel, FDA-cleared infrared/red light therapy devices, topical analgesics, cold therapy, mattresses, and foot care to consumers seeking non-pharmaceutical pain relief.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compression Apparel and Pain Management Products

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC), Foot Care & Orthotics OTC (Corn/Callus Care, Insoles, Athlete’s Foot Treatments) (CRADAMAL)

Keywords

• Compression apparel
• Copper-infused fabric
• Pain management products
• Infrared therapy devices
• Wearable wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Kisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of compression wear, infrared therapy devices, topical pain relief products, bedding, and accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with no subscription component mentioned. Revenue generated through the tommiecopper.com e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tommie Copper designs and sells copper-infused compression apparel (sleeves, tops, bottoms, bras, socks) and a complementary suite of pain-management products including FDA Class II infrared/red light therapy devices, topical analgesics (Tommie's Pharmacy line), gel-based cold therapy (BetterICE™), orthotic foot care (ProFoot®), recovery footwear, TENS devices, and Copper Znergy® mattresses. All products are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's owned e-commerce website to individual consumers seeking relief from everyday aches, joint pain, muscle soreness, and post-workout recovery.

Product overview

Tommie Copper is the original copper compression company founded in 2010, pioneering the "Wearable Wellness™" concept with comfortable, convenient, and effective pain management solutions. The product portfolio is a unified platform of complementary pain relief products centered around proprietary Copper Znergy® technology and compression wear, supplemented by acquired brands (ProFoot® foot care, Freeze Sleeve cold therapy). The core offering includes compression wear (tops, bottoms, bras, sleeves, socks), supported by specialized product lines: Infrared & Red Light Therapy Devices (Flex Wrap, Joint Wrap, Shoulder Wrap, Back Wrap, Neck Wrap, Limb), Tommie's Pharmacy topicals (Pain Relief Roller, Spray, Cream, Foot Cream), BetterICE® cold therapy, ProFoot® foot care, Ortho Recovery Shoes, TENS therapy devices, and Copper Znergy® mattresses/sleep solutions. The company operates a complete pain management system approach: React (fast-acting topicals), Recover (compression clothing), and Restore (sleep systems).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Copper Znergy: Patented copper-infused anti-odor fabric technology providing permanent anti-odor benefits designed to last the lifetime of the garment
• BetterICE
• ProGrade
• Copper Home
• Tommie's Pharmacy

Products and services

• Copper Znergy® Compression Wear Men's and women's compression apparel (tops, bottoms, bras, sleeves, socks, accessories) made with proprietary Copper Znergy® fabric for everyday pain relief, muscle support, and recovery.
• Infrared & Red Light Therapy Devices FDA Class II medical devices (Flex Wrap, Joint Wrap, Shoulder Wrap, Back Wrap, Neck Wrap, Limb/Versatile Wrap) combining 880nm infrared and 660nm red light wavelengths via 60 high-powered LEDs for deep-tissue pain relief, muscle relaxation, and circulation; USB-rechargeable with 20-minute sessions.
• Tommie's Pharmacy Topical Pain Relief Topical analgesics including Pain Relief Liquid Roller (Menthol 3.5%, Camphor 3.5%), Pain Relief Liquid Spray (Menthol 16%), Pain Relief Cream (Trolamine Salicylate 10%), and Moisturizing Foot Cream (Dimethicone 1%) for localized, fast-acting relief of muscle and joint pain.
• BetterICE™ Cold Therapy Cold therapy products including BetterICE Knee, BetterICE Arch & Ankle, and BetterICE Cold Cap using gel cooling technology for at-home targeted cold treatment of muscles and joints.
• ProFoot® Foot Care Foot care and orthotic solutions including insoles, foot pain management devices, and orthotic products sold under the ProFoot® brand within the Tommie Copper portfolio.
• Ortho Recovery Shoes Recovery footwear designed for comfort, alignment, and support during pain recovery and post-activity use.
• TENS Therapy Devices Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) devices for muscle pain relief and recovery through electrical stimulation therapy.
• Copper Znergy® Mattresses and Sleep Solutions Sleep systems including the Performance Znergy 14" Hybrid ($1,599–$2,399) and Pro-Grade Znergy 16" Hybrid ($1,899–$2,799) mattresses with Copper Znergy® infused covers, cooling gel foam, copper-infused memory foam, and a 10-year warranty; Made in USA.
• Triad+ Align Insole Orthotic insoles designed to provide alignment and support for foot and lower body pain relief.

Quantifiable outcome

• Copper Znergy® provides permanent anti-odor benefits designed to last the lifetime of the garment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Freeze SleevecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Acquisition of Freeze Sleeve in October 2025, innovators of gel cooling technology for at-home use. The technology has been integrated into Tommie Copper's product line under the BetterICE™ brand for cold therapy solutions.
• ProFootcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2024Acquisition of ProFoot's footcare device division on April 2, 2024 to expand foot pain management offerings. The acquisition aimed to deliver improved solutions for foot pain relief, leveraging ProFoot's expertise and Tommie Copper's technology. Both companies anticipated growth and innovation following the transaction. ProFoot products continue to be sold under the ProFoot® brand as part of Tommie Copper's product portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CopperFit: Direct competitor in copper-infused compression apparel. CopperFit sells copper compression sleeves, shirts, and braces through DTC and retail (Walmart, CVS), making it the closest analog to Tommie Copper in product, positioning, and channel mix.
• Biofreeze: Topical menthol-based pain relief brand (now part of Performance Health). Directly comparable to Tommie's Pharmacy Pain Relief Liquid Roller and Spray products targeting the same OTC topical analgesic consumer.
• 2XU: Premium compression athletic apparel brand. Comparable in compression tights, sleeves, and recovery wear, though 2XU leans athletic-performance while Tommie Copper leans pain-management/wellness.
• Therabody (Theragun): Premium percussive therapy and recovery device brand. Overlaps with Tommie Copper's FDA-cleared infrared/red light therapy wraps and TENS devices in the consumer pain-relief and recovery category.
• Comrad Socks: Compression socks brand sold DTC. Direct overlap with Tommie Copper's compression socks line and shared graduated-compression wellness positioning.
• Hyperice: Recovery and pain management brand selling percussion devices, vibration therapy, and cold therapy products. Directly comparable via Tommie Copper's BetterICE cold therapy and infrared device lines targeting the same active-recovery consumer.

Broad incumbents

• Icy Hot: Chattem/Sanofi's mass-market topical menthol pain relief brand. Overlaps with Tommie's Pharmacy line but with major CPG distribution in drugstores and grocery, providing a benchmark for the OTC analgesic category Tommie Copper is entering.
• Under Armour (compression line): Major athletic apparel company with broad compression apparel line. Competes with Tommie Copper in compression wear but at vastly larger scale across multiple categories; serves as the mass-market incumbent in compression.

Emerging players

• Spanx: Shapewear and compression apparel brand with strong DTC motion. Comparable in women's compression garments (bras, leggings) where Tommie Copper also competes, though Spanx leads in shapewear/aesthetics while Tommie Copper leads in pain-management positioning.
• Mynd Mobility: Consumer red light therapy device brand. Direct overlap with Tommie Copper's FDA Class II infrared/red light therapy wraps in the at-home photobiomodulation market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/tommiecopper
• Xx.com/tommiecopper

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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