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Find the Right Compression for You
You know your symptoms. You understand the condition. Now let's match you with the right product. Whether your doctor prescribed a specific class or you're exploring prevention options — this guide breaks it all down.
Quick Guide: Which Compression Level Do I Need?
| Compression Class | Pressure | Best For | Prescription? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | 18-21 mmHg | Prevention, tired legs, travel, mild varicose veins, pregnancy | Not required |
| Class 2 | 23-32 mmHg | Moderate varicose veins, CVI, post-sclerotherapy, post-DVT | Recommended |
| Class 3 | 34-46 mmHg | Severe CVI, lymphedema, post-thrombotic syndrome, active ulcers | Required |
| Anti-Embolism | 18 mmHg | Surgical patients, bed rest, hospitalization | Hospital use |
18-21 mmHg
Mild Compression
Class 1 Compression Stockings
The everyday starting point · No prescription needed · Prevention-focused
Class 1 is where most people begin their compression journey. Gentle enough for all-day comfort, effective enough to prevent tired legs, reduce mild swelling, and protect against travel-related DVT. If you don't have a diagnosis but your legs feel heavy, achy, or swollen by evening — Class 1 is your answer.
Ideal for: Daily prevention, first-time compression users, pregnant women (preventive), travellers, desk workers, people with early spider veins, anyone who stands or sits for long hours.
Available in: Knee-length and thigh-length. Cotton, microfiber, and sheer options. Open-toe and closed-toe.
23-32 mmHg
Moderate Compression
Class 2 Compression Stockings
Most commonly prescribed · Doctor recommended · Treatment-grade
The workhorse of compression therapy. Class 2 is what most vascular surgeons and phlebologists prescribe for diagnosed venous conditions. It provides enough pressure to significantly reduce venous pooling, control swelling, and slow the progression of venous disease.
Prescribed for: Pronounced varicose veins (C2-C4), chronic venous insufficiency, after sclerotherapy or laser treatment, post-DVT prevention (PTS), moderate edema, pregnancy with existing venous disease.
Doctor's note: If your prescription says "Class 2" or "23-32 mmHg," this is it. Available in knee and thigh lengths, multiple fabrics, and skin-tone colours for discretion.
Anti-Embolism Stockings (TED Hose)
18 mmHg · Hospital-grade · For non-ambulatory patients only
Not all white stockings are the same. Anti-embolism stockings (commonly called TED hose) are specifically designed for patients who are bedridden or have very limited mobility — during and after surgery, during hospital stays, or during extended bed rest at home. They're different from graduated compression stockings.
What makes them different:
Lower pressure (18 mmHg vs 23-46 mmHg). Uniform rather than graduated pressure distribution. Open-toe design for monitoring circulation. White colour for clinical visibility. Designed for lying down, not walking around.
When to use:
Pre-surgery (put on before the procedure). During hospitalization. Post-surgery bed rest. Extended home bed rest. NOT for daily walking use — switch to graduated compression for that.
🧦 Compression Socks for Daily Wear
Graduated compression meets everyday comfort · Look like regular socks
Not everyone needs medical-grade stockings. Sometimes you just want comfortable socks that happen to support your circulation. Daily compression socks provide mild graduated pressure (15-20 mmHg) in materials that look and feel like your regular socks — cotton blends for winter, microfiber for summer, copper-infused for odour control.
Perfect for: People who want prevention without the medical look. IT professionals at their desk. Frequent flyers. Anyone whose legs feel tired by evening. Available in ankle-length, crew, and knee-length options in multiple colours.
Knee Length vs Thigh Length: Which Do I Choose?
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Knee Length (Below-Knee)
Most commonly prescribed. Easier to wear and tolerate. Sufficient for most conditions where symptoms are below the knee. Better in hot weather. Stays up without a waistband. Choose this unless your doctor specifically says thigh-length.
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Thigh Length (Above-Knee)
Needed when varicose veins or swelling extends above the knee. After hip surgery or pelvic vein procedures. During pregnancy (some doctors prefer). DVT in thigh veins. Requires a silicone band or waist attachment to stay up.
Lymphedema Armsleeves
For upper extremity lymphedema · Post-mastectomy · Post-radiation
Graduated compression armsleeves manage lymphedema in the arm — most commonly seen after breast cancer surgery where lymph nodes have been removed. They work the same way as leg compression: applying gentle, graduated pressure from the wrist up to the upper arm, helping lymph fluid drain toward the trunk. Available in Class 1 and Class 2 compression levels with or without a hand piece.
🩹 Ulcer Care Kits
Dual-layer compression system · Clinically proven for venous ulcer healing
Venous leg ulcers need sustained compression to heal. Sorgen's ulcer care kits use a two-stocking system: a soft inner liner worn over the wound dressing (easy to remove for dressing changes), and a firmer outer stocking that provides the therapeutic compression. Together, they create the optimal pressure gradient for wound healing.
How it works: The inner liner stays on 24/7, keeping the dressing in place. The outer stocking is removed at night. This means you can change wound dressings without removing the compression system completely — a major improvement over traditional bandaging.
🧴 Wearing Aids & Accessories
Because the hardest part of compression therapy is putting them on
Ask anyone who wears compression stockings daily: the biggest complaint isn't discomfort, it's the struggle of getting them on. Especially Class 2 and 3, especially for seniors, and especially on days when your hands just don't cooperate. Wearing aids solve this problem.
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Stocking Glider
Slide your stocking onto the frame, slip your foot in, then glide it up. Reduces donning effort by 70%.
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Rubber Gloves
Simple household rubber gloves give you 3x better grip on compression fabric. The cheapest wearing aid there is.
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Talcum Powder
Reduces friction on skin, making stockings slide on smoothly. Especially useful in humid Indian weather.
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