Supporo Compression Socks Guide

Compression socks, stockings, and calf sleeves apply gentle pressure to your lower legs and ankles. Known as compression therapy, this gentle pressure promotes blood flow from the legs to your heart, reducing swelling, pain, and discomfort.

• Promote venous return
• Decrease venous pressure
• Help prevent blood from pooling in the legs
• Prevent damage to the vein wall
• Reduce swelling
• Relieve pain and discomfort
• Reduce the look of varicose and spider veins
• Aid athletic performance and recovery

At work: to reduce fatigue, swelling, and that heavy leg feeling if you stand or sit for long periods.

For travel: to reduce pain and swelling in the ankles and feet during long trips.

For sports: to boost performance, aid with post-workout recovery, and for thermoregulation.

During pregnancy: to reduce swelling, improve circulation, relieve pain, and minimize the look of varicose veins.

For health issues: for people with chronic venous insufficiency, severe varicose veins, edema, or after vein surgery or treatment.

For discomfort: to simply soothe discomfort and pain in the legs at the end of the day.

As I age, should I consider wearing compression socks?

The short answer is yes. As we age, our risk for developing certain health issues increases. Compression socks and stockings can offer effective preventive or therapeutic support for:

• Varicose and spider veins (customers saw results after just 5 days of wear!)
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Thrombosis
• Phlebitis
• Painful legs
• Leg ulcers

Classic collection

Comfortable and elegant, these knee-high socks come in classic solid colours. Perfect for everyday wear and travel, they offer numerous leg health benefits and easily match all your favourite outfits.

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Fashion collection

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of knee-high socks with added style and flair! If you have poor blood circulation, a vascular disorder, swelling in the feet or legs, or varicose veins, these fun and funky socks are made for you. Providing graduated compression, they are ideal for globetrotters and business travellers, expectant mothers, and anyone who stands or sits a lot.

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Sport collection

Take your performance to the next level with our compression socks and sleeves. Pro and amateur athletes alike have turned to compression wear for its numerous benefits, including comfort, injury prevention, support, and faster post-workout recovery. Made from breathable and quick drying high-quality fabrics such as polyester, polyamide, and spandex, compression socks use an innovative technology that helps:

• Reduce vibration from impact with the ground
• Reduce the risk of shin splints
• Prevent cramps in the legs
• Prevent the accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles

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Compression hosiery

Sheer and elegant, our compression hosiery is made from two-way stretch fabric that offers comfort and health benefits without compromising on style.

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Medical socks

Developed to help with the treatment of certain pathologies, these socks are specifically designed to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications from certain diseases, such as diabetes, vein ulcers, and thromboembolism.

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Ideal for travelers, pregnant women, people who must stand for long periods of time and those who have tired legs at the end of the day. They are designed to improve circulation, while relieving tired legs, preventing minor swelling in ankles and legs and reducing the risk of minor varicose veins.

Perfect for pregnant women and travelers and for people with varicose veins or moderate swelling in the legs. They are also prescribed for patients who have undergone minor vein surgeries.

Compression stockings with a pressure level of more than 20mmHg are used in severe cases of varicose veins and swelling in the legs, postthrombotic syndrome, postsclerotherapy cases and other major vein surgeries. Please consult a healthcare professional for advice if you believe you require this level of compression.

These stockings are intended for people with more serious health issues requiring regular medical follow-up. Medical stockings require a more accurate adjustment process that involves measuring the ankle, mid-calf, knee and thigh to determine the product best suited to the needs of each patient.

Step 1

Slide your hand inside the sock and grab the sole.

Step 2

Partially turn the socks inside out.

Step 3

Place your toes inside the footbed and, using two hands, slide the sock up to the heel.

Step 4

Make sure the heel is well-positioned in place. Pull the sock from the top until it is completely in place.

Step 5

Smooth out any creases. Leave 2 fingers width of space behind your knee for comfort.

Compression socks or hose may feel slightly uncomfortable the first time you wear them because of the snugness of the fabric. You can try wearing them for 1 to 2 hours per day to gradually get used to them. If the discomfort persists, discontinue use and consult a healthcare provider.

Warning: Ensure you leave the space of two fingers below the bend of the knee to avoid creating a tourniquet effect.

Step 1

Pull the top of the sock and turn it inside out by gently pulling towards the ankle.

Step 2

Place the thumb of each hand between the sock and the leg and slide the sock down towards the toes.

Step 3

Gently pull the sock in order to remove completely from the foot.

How do I care for compression socks?

Washing your socks properly is important as it will help protect the durability and effectiveness of the sock. Always wash before wearing for the first time and after each wear. Here are a few tips on how to wash Supporo compression socks:

Where can I buy compression socks?

Supporo compression socks, calf sleeves, and hosiery can be purchased right here on our site!

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