Compression therapy has become an important player in the prevention, management, and treatment of venous disease. So naturally, compression stockings, hose, socks, and sleeves are all taking on a bigger role and a bigger range of colors, styles, and shapes. Our guide will help you decide which products are right for your patients in a crowded compression therapy market – so you don’t get hosed.

BSN Medical – A global leader in the healthcare market, BSN Medical features Jobst medical compression stockings, the number-one physician recommended brand for vein therapy. Not only are these stockings medically practical, but they also come in a variety of styles and materials to suit every taste. The men’s dress socks are suitable for those in the corporate world, and the athletic socks (for both men and women) with custom Dri-Release technology ease leg swelling and pain even while hitting the gym. With a wide variety of compression garments, vein therapy can be part of every activity.
info: www.bsnmedical.com

Sigvaris – Specializing in the prevention and treatment of veno-lymphatic disorders, Sigvaris has sold over 50 million of its renowned compression stockings to date. Eleven different series of compression garments, including the 500 Natural Rubber Series that offers the greatest amount of elasticity throughout the day, have been tested and perfected to provide the most effective vein therapy to the customer. Notably, the Sculptors Series provides body-enhancing panels for slimming results under the latest fashions. Sigvaris sells a tried-and-true product range that keeps customers coming back.
info: www.ganzoni.com

Mediven – The proof is in the fabric for Mediven compression stockings. Air-permeable knit comprised of Medisilk and a polyblend of microfiber makes the garments both breathable and therapeutic. The stockings come in both calf length and thigh length, each with a fashionable lace band around the top. Beige, sand, black, navy, white and mocha are the regular colors, but Mediven also features twelve fun, customized colors for the daring. Aquamarine, emerald, and topaz are some of the more popular. These fashionable, comfortable, and beneficial stockings complete any outfit.
info: www.mediusa.com

Juzo – Juzo’s customized compression stockings line has the added therapeutic benefits of silver in the already great product. The Silver Soft Stockings, knitted with pure silver, use compression technology and are ideal for those with recurring skin infections and skin breakdowns. But Juzo recognizes that fashion is almost as important as functionality, so it offers an entire line dedicated to complementing anyone’s wardrobe. They even have open-toed compression stockings for any type of shoe, and all Juzo stockings come in a variety of colors. For a night out on the town or sensitive skin, Juzo has the customer in mind.
info: www.juzousa.com

Ames Walker – Ames Walker has specialized in designing and selling medical compression stockings and garments since 1995. With varieties such as Sheers, Opaque Microfiber, Italian Microfiber, and Surgical Weight, the hosiery comes in six different colors. Ames Walker also provides a sizing chart with height and weight variations for each size it carries so customers are sure to get the product that is right for them. The company also carries a body adhesive to keep medical compression stockings from slipping down and a line of skin-therapy products for leg therapy as well. Listening to the customers’ needs for over 12 years certainly shows in the final product.
info: www.ameswalker.com

Solidea – Solidea’s “Glamour of Well-Being” rings true in every compression stocking the company creates, it recognizes the medical needs of  patients are just as important as the aesthetics. Reducing or even eliminating leg swelling and pain can have a tremendous effect on a patient’s outlook. It’s simple: when someone feels fabulous, they look fabulous. Solidea’s calf- and thigh-high medical compression stockings provide a gateway to feeling fabulous again, especially with a range of colors and open- or closed-toe styles. For this company, the focus is in the right place: on the customer.
info: www.solideausa.com

Truform – Only available in the most ready-to-wear styles, Truform Threaputic Compression Stockings are separated into three different categories: Classic, Fashion, and Support Socks. The Classic includes the most basic in compression stockings, but still keeps in with the latest compression technology. The Fashion, however, comes in a variety of styles and colors, including strong but sheer stockings for skirts and dresses. For nice pantsuits and leisure days, one might opt for the Support Socks variety. Truform also sells accessories to go along with its lines, such as garter belts and stocking applicators — everything a customer would need for any activity.
info: www.truformhose.com

Activa – Compression stockings used to have a reputation for being difficult to get on and easily identifiable. But Activa’s compression hosiery slip on with ease, and no one ever has to know that those stylish stockings are preventing leg fatigue and swelling. Looking identical to pantyhose, the knee-high or thigh-high garments can be worn daily. Activa also specializes in stockings for preventing varicose veins, particularly during pregnancy when hormonal changes are more likely sprout this medical problem. The embarrassment of sporting noticeable compression stockings is a thing of the past.
info: www.activahealthcare.co.uk
 
Elle – Comfort is key when it comes to compression stockings, especially since the definition of these medical garments makes them sound rather unpleasant. Elle, a company specializing in fashionable garments that serve a medical purpose, makes stockings with variable levels of compression. Every leg pain sufferer can choose his or her own level of vein therapy with a choice of light, moderate, or strong compression. These hose also come in a variety of styles, colors and sizes, too. Elle provides a customized fit with a quality price.
info: www.personelleconfi
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Futuro – Futuro is a technical wonder, but also focuses on being a more comfortable, fashionable option for medical support hosiery. The Beyond Support line, a medically proven support hosiery, is available in a sheer, silk weave with an attractive lace panty. The system applies the highest amount of support at the ankle and gradually decreases up the leg. Beyond Support comes in a variety of colors and in knee-highs, pantyhose, and trouser socks. All of the Futuro lines come with a built-in run guard, for the ultimate in silky-smooth support.
info: www.futurous.com

Venosan – You could call Venosan the silver standard in hosiery, with its Venosan 5000 silver stocking line. The silver fiber promotes hygiene and anti-microbial properties, stays cool and dry in the summer, warm in the winter, makes them easier to put on, and finally, because X-Static silver yarn is an excellent conductor, it eliminates static. Venosan offers many other lines of cost-effective medical hosiery options without compromising the proven therapeutic benefits of true graduated compression support.
info: www.venosanusa.com VTN