There are 4 main compression levels which are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The higher the numbers, the higher the compression. Determine the best compression level for you.
| 8-15 mmHg (Mild Compression) | 15-20 mmHg (Moderate Compression) | 20-30 mmHg (Firm Compression) | 30-40 mmHg (Extra Firm Compression) | |
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No visible or palpable signs of venous disease
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X | X | ||
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Telangiectases or Reticular Veins
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X | X | ||
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Varicose Veins
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X | X | ||
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Oedema
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X | X | ||
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Pigmentation and/or eczema.
Lipodermatosclerosis and/or atrophie blanche
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X | |||
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Healed venous ulcer
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X | |||
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Active venous ulcer
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X | |||
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Others |
- Maintain healthy and energized legs. -Improve circulation, helps to prevent formation of varicose and spider veins during pregnancy. -Assist in the prevention of swelling. -Provides relief and minimizes tired and achy legs. |
-For the prevention and relief of minor to moderate varicose and spider veins. -Tired, aching, fatigued legs. -For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins. -Mild ankle and leg swelling. -Improves circulation, helps to prevent formation of varicose and spider veins during pregnancy. -Ideal for those traveling long distances. -Helps to prevent deep vein thrombosis. |
-Helps to prevent and relieve moderate to severe varicose veins. -Mild ankle and leg swelling. -Prevents deep vein thrombosis and orthostatic hypotension. -Helps relieve superficial thrombophlebitis. -For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins. |
-Helps to prevent and relieve severe varicose veins. -For treatment of severe edema and lymphedema. -Prevents deep vein thrombosis. -Reduces symptoms of orthostatic hypotension and Postural Hypotension. -For post-surgical and post-sclerotherapy treatment to help prevent the reappearance of varicose and spider veins. -For the management of venous ulcers and manifestations of Thrombotic Syndrome. |
It is recommended to measure your legs first thing in the morning, especially if you experience any swelling during the day.
Knee High Measuring Instructions
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Ankle Measurement 1. Measure around your ankle (circumference). Place the measuring tape at the narrowest part of the ankle, above the ankle bone. Note: This must always be your first measurement |
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Calf Measurement 2. Find the widest part of your calf. Measure the circumference of your calf.
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Calf Length 3. Sit on a chair with your legs at a 90-degree angle. Measure the distance from the bend in your knee to the floor.
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| MEASUREMENT | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | EXTRA LARGE |
| Ankle Measurement | 7’’-8’’ / 17.5cm-20cm | 8’’-9.5’’ / 20cm-24cm | 9.5’’- 11’’ / 24cm-28cm | 11’’ – 12.5’’ / 24cm – 32cm |
| Calf Measurement | 10.5’’ -14.5’’ / 26cm – 37cm | 11.5’’ – 15.5’’ / 29cm-39cm | 12.5’’ - 17’’ / 31cm – 43cm | 13.5’’ – 18’’ / 34cm- 46cm |
| Calf Lenght | Up to 16’’ / Up to 40 cm | Up to 17’’ / Up to 43 cm | Up to 18’’ / Up to 46 cm | Up to 19’’ / Up to 49 cm |
Thigh High Measuring Instructions
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Ankle Measurement 1. Measure around your ankle (circumference). Place the measuring tape at the narrowest part of the ankle, above the ankle bone. Note: This must always be your first measurement |
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Calf Measurement 2. Find the widest part of your calf. Measure the circumference of your calf. |
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Thigh Measurement 3. Find the widest part of your thigh - right under your buttocks. Measure the circumference of this part of your thigh. |
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Leg Length 4. Measure the distance from the bottom of your buttocks to the floor. |
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| MEASUREMENT | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | EXTRA LARGE |
| Ankle Measurement | 7’’-8’’ / 17.5cm-20cm | 8’’-9.5’’ / 20cm-24cm | 9.5’’- 11’’ / 24cm-28cm | 11’’ – 12.5’’ / 24cm – 32cm |
| Calf Measurement | 10.5’’ -14.5’’ / 26cm – 37cm | 11.5’’ – 15.5’’ / 29cm-39cm | 12.5’’ - 17’’ / 31cm – 43cm | 13.5’’ – 18’’ / 34cm- 46cm |
| Thigh Measurement | 15’’ -18’’ / 38cm- 46cm | 16’’ – 19’’ / 40cm – 48cm | 17’’- 21’’ / 43cm – 53cm | 18’’ -23’’ / 46cm- 59cm |
| Leg Length | 28’’ or less / 71cm or less | 28’’-30’’ / 73cm -76cm | 29’’ 32’’ / 73 cm -81 | 30’’-34’’ / 76cm – 86cm |
Arm Sleeve Measuring Instructions
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Wrist Measurement 1. Measure the wrist circumference at the narrowest part of the wrist. |
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Elbow Measurement 2. Measure the elbow circumference at the elbow crease. |
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Axilla Measurement 3. Measure the axilla (underarm) circumference just underneath the armpit. |
| MEASUREMENT | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE |
| Wrist Measurement | 5.5’’ – 7.5’’ / 14cm-19cm | 6’’ – 8.5’’ / 15.5cm – 21.5cm | 6.5’’ – 9.5’’ / 16.5cm-24cm |
| Elbow Measurement | 7’’- 9’’ / 17.5cm – 22.5cm | 9’’ – 11’’ / 22.5cm- 28cm | 11’’ 13’’ / 28cm- 33cm |
| Upper Arm Measurement | 8.5’’ 15’’ / 21.5cm- 38cm | 10.5’’- 17.5’’/ 26.5cm- 44.5cm | 12.5’’ – 19.5’’/ 31.5cm- 49.5cm |