Widely used EMS (Electro-Muscle Stimulation) is based on muscle stimulation using electric-current that flowing into the body muscle through conductive electrodes in direct contact to the skin. The electric current must be in short with the body muscle in order to generate the muscle stimulation using relatively high voltages (70 Volts or higher).
In contrast with the EMS, ECBS uses non-contact capacitive electrodes embedded in the apparel to wear as regular clothes. The capacitive electrodes generates electro-static field that penetrates through fabric and air layers and through the skin into inside the body. The electric field stimulates body muscles and organs separated with interfaces or air layers within the body, while the electric current as used in EMS only flow through conductive muscles, unable to reach surfaces or organs separated with air layers.
 |
 |
|
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Impedance Electrodes, must in direct contact to the skin; relatively high voltages (>70Volts); contains electric current into the body. | Capacitance Electrodes, Non-contact over regular clothes; relatively low voltages (<50Volts); contains no electric current into the body. |
| Advantages | Relatively faster muscle building | Working through body metabolism and blood circulation up to cellular level, best impact on general health and organ functions; Suitable for long usage while doing daily activities or even in rest. |
| Disadvantages | Uncomfortable skin contact, high electric current can cause burning, unsuitable for long usage. | Relatively slow impact on weight lost and building muscle; Requires long period of usage. |