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Wearing compression stockings daily for maximum benefit means that they also need to be washed after every use. Washing helps return compression garments to their original shape, extending their life and usability. The best way to wash your compression garment gently is to hand wash it in lukewarm water. If you opt to machine wash, make sure you do so on the gentle/delicate cycle with the garment turned inside out. Use a mild detergent to avoid fabric breakdown. Do not use fabric softeners, bleach, or harsh chemicals.
Most of our products come in pairs. Some however, come in as single products. For detailed information, check out our product pages to know all the specifics.
Get the excess water out of your compression garment by balling it up and squeezing gently. Do not twist. To maintain the quality of the fabric, lay flat to air-dry. Do not hang the garment or dry directly in the sun or dryer. Do not iron.
A small loose thread should not be an issue. This can happen sometimes due to the production technique and is not a defect. Make sure you do not pull on it as this could damage the elastic fibre that delivers compression. If there are multiple loose threads and your stocking is more than six months old, consider replacing your garment.
If you are using your compression garment daily, it is recommended that you replace them after six months. If your stockings have been stretched and are easier to put on, have tears or holes or if your measurements have changed, you should replace your garment.
Support stocking sizes are based on shoe size. If you know your shoe size, you can refer to the size chart for each product and choose accordingly. Each medical compression garment however, has its own sizing chart depending on its type. These sizes are based on your leg measurements. Always choose the correct size to get the right benefit from your compression garment.
Even though these terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not the same. Support stockings have mild graduated compression and serve more as a preventive measure. These can be worn by perfectly healthy adults to maintain leg health and reduce the risk of developing vein-related issues. Medical compression stockings on the other hand, are produced under strict medical and technical specifications to provide precise graduated compression. Often prescribed by medical practitioners, they’re used for the treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders.
To put it simply, greater the compression level or class, tighter the fit and pressure. Stockings with low compression levels do not require a prescription and can be worn by anyone who wants to prevent venous disorders and relieve mild symptoms. Compression stockings with higher levels – 23 mmHg to 46 mmHg are generally prescribed by doctors who determine the right level for your needs.
This is because they aren’t like regular socks or stockings. Compression stockings are made differently and are scientifically designed to be tightest at the ankle and decrease in compression further up the leg. This graduated compression makes them slightly more difficult to put on than regular stockings but it’s what also makes them medically useful. There are many useful tips and tricks to put on compression stockings.
Support stocking sizes are based on shoe size. If you know your shoe size, you can refer to the size chart for each product and choose accordingly. Each medical compression garment however, has its own sizing chart depending on its type. These sizes are based on your leg measurements. Always choose the correct size to get the right benefit from your compression garment.