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![]() What compression level is right for me? Compression stockings are medical grade devices designed to move blood flow. Support compression stockings are made available in multiple compression support levels. Most commonly compression support stockings come in mild (8-15 mmHg), moderate (15-20 mmHg), firm (20-30 mmHg), extra firm (30-40 mmHg) gradient compression levels. Below you will find the standard compression levels. |
Compression Therapy Guide |
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8-15 mmHg [Mild Compression] |
15-20 mmHg [Moderate Compression] |
20-30 mmHg [Firm Compression] |
30-40 mmHg [Extra Firm Compression] |
Provides relief and minimizes tired and achy legs. | For the prevention and relief of minor to moderate varicose and spider veins. | Helps prevent and relieve moderate to severe varicose veins (also during pregnancy). | Helps prevent and relieve severe varicose veins. |
Prevents fatigued legs from long periods of sitting or standing. | Helps relieve tired, aching legs, and minor swelling of feet, ankles, and legs. | For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins. | Used in the treatment of severe edema and lymphedema. |
Helps relieve minor swelling of feet, ankles, and legs. | During pregnancy, helps prevent varicose veins and spider veins. | Helps in treatment of moderate to severe edema or lymphatic edema. | Used in post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins. |
During pregnancy, helps prevent the formation of varicose and spider veins. | Helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome. | Helps with the management of active ulcers and manifestations of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). | Helps reduce symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension and Postural Hypotension |
Helps maintain healthy, energized legs. | Used in post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose veins and spider veins. | Helps relieve superficial thrombophlebitis. | For the management of Venous Ulcers and manifestations of Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS). |
Ideal compression level used for those traveling long distances. | Helps prevent orthostatic hypotension (sudden fall in blood pressure when standing). | Prevents deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome. | |
Helps prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), also known as economy class syndrome. |
![]() How To Measure Your Legs Measuring your legs for compression stockings is very simple. Each manufacturer of support hose has their own size chart. A medium size in one brand may not be a medium in another. Some brands offer petite (shorter) lengths when others do not. Knowing your measurements will ensure you get a garment that fits properly. If you have swelling, measure first thing in the morning after you get out of bed. This is when swelling is at a minimum, and the size your leg should remain once the swelling is eliminated.
An Important Measuring Tip... |
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![]() Washing Instructions How to care for your compression stockings. Prolong the life of your compression stockings with proper care. Washing your compression stockings will not only help it keep its compression, it is also healthier for your skin. Washing your compression stockings will cleanse the threads of any dirt, grime, and yucky stuff. Use a compression stocking washing solution - washing aid instead of regular soap or harsh detergents because it is more gentle on your compression stockings. TIP: You can always look at the care instructions that comes inside the box. Different manufacturers say different things about how best wash and dry their compression stockings. Some are machine wash friendly. TIP: Avoid using softeners on your compression stockings. They damage the elastic threads. TIP: Do not wring them out, as it may damage the way the compression stocking is woven. Step 1: Fill up your sink with warm or cold waterDo not use hot water because the heat might damage the elastic in the compression stocking. Step 2: Add soapAdd just a small amount of soap into the water. If you are using a compression stocking washing aids, just add about a quarter size squirt in your palm for each pair of stockings. Tip: Avoid using softeners on your compression stockings. They damage the elastic threads. Step 3: Lather gentlyGently lather up your stockings and let them soak for about 5 minutes. Step 4: Rinse wellRinse your compression stockings out thoroughly with cold water. Step 5: Remove excess waterGently squeeze out the water from your stockings. Pat dry in a towel. Tip: Do not wring them out, as it may damage the way the compression stocking is woven. |
Therafirm Patterned Core-Spun Thin Line Socks for Men & Women 10-15mmHg
Patterned Core-Spun by Therafirm® Support Socks for men & women are fashionable and look and feel like a soft, comfortable everyday sock with the added benefit of true gradient compression. Ultra stretchy, soft yarns make Core-Spun support socks easier to put on, more comfortable to wear.
WHAT IS CORESPUN? Core-Spun yarns are made by twisting fibers around an inner fiber, creating one yarn. This process is used to enhance functional properties of fabrics especially stretch and comfort as well as durability.
COMFORTABLY COOL! Core-Spun by Therafirm® Support Socks are made using moisture wicking yarns to wick moisture away from the skin to the exterior of the sock, moving moisture up and out of the foot area. The result is a sock that is comfortable and cool.
Available patterns: Thin Line
SKUs: 11662, 11672, 11682, 11692
Measuring your legs for compression stockings, support socks, support hose, and gradient compression hosiery:.
An Important Measuring Tip...
If swelling is an issue with you, measure your legs, first thing in the morning, after you get out of bed. This is when swelling is at a minimum, and the size of your legs should remain once the swelling is eliminated. Each of our compression products has a sizing chart on the product page.
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Sizes may differ between various brands of support stockings. Keep in mind that each manufacturer of support hose has their own sizing chart. A medium size in one brand of circulation stockings, may not be a medium in another. Some brands of compression stockings offer petite (shorter) lengths, while others do not. Knowing your measurements will ensure you get compression hosiery that fits properly and comfortably.
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