Compression stocking socks apply their firmest pressure at the ankle, easing off higher up. That graduated pressure helps blood return upward and can ease swelling and tired legs.
Compression Stocking Socks in Vancouver
Around 60 garments sit in this collection, from mild travel socks to firm medical stockings. Medi, Sigvaris, and CEP supply most styles, in calf, thigh, and panty lengths. Every listing states the mmHg range, the length, the toe style, and the price. Sizes depend on leg measurements, so a correct fit matters more than shoe size. Our team can measure your legs in store and compare styles with you.
Medi Cotton Calf Compression Socks at 20-30 mmHg
Medi knits this calf sock from a soft cotton mix and rates it 20-30 mmHg. It comes in styles for men and women, so many people can share one design. Cotton suits people who dislike the feel of fully synthetic fabrics. The calf length stops just below the knee, which makes daily dressing simpler. This pressure range often suits moderate swelling, pregnancy, or long hours on your feet. Ask a doctor first when you have a vein condition or a recent clot.
Understanding Compression Levels in mmHg
Compression strength appears in millimetres of mercury, written as mmHg. A guide on our blog breaks down three common compression ranges. The guide describes 15-20 mmHg as a mild level for travel and light swelling. It places 20-30 mmHg at the moderate level for varicose veins and post-surgical recovery. It describes 30-40 mmHg as firm support that usually needs a prescription and fitting. Choose the lowest level that controls your symptoms, unless a clinician advises otherwise.
Mediven Calf and Thigh Compression Styles
Medi offers several Mediven lines across calf, thigh, and panty lengths. Mediven Vitality calf socks come in mild, moderate, and firm pressure versions. The 15-20 mmHg Vitality listing mentions a silicone-lined top band and moisture control. The Mediven Vitality calf product page shows sizes and colours for the mild version. Mediven Elegance comes as calf, thigh, and maternity panty styles. Mediven Angio and a Mediven Men calf sock round out the Medi range. Our Medi page collects every Medi garment in the store.
Sigvaris Compression Socks for Work, Sport, and Travel
Sigvaris styles here include Traveno, Athletic Recovery, Merino Outdoor, and Motion Flow Tech. Several sit at 15-20 mmHg for travel, sport recovery, and long workdays. Other Sigvaris styles, such as Style Soft Opaque, offer 20-30 mmHg. Sigvaris 412V performance leg sleeves cover the calf but leave the foot free. Browse the Sigvaris collection for every style, colour, and pressure level.
CEP Compression for Running, Hiking, and Business
CEP designs its compression garments for sport, travel, and active work. Our CEP range includes running socks, calf sleeves, light merino hiking socks, and business socks. The business socks offer 20-30 mmHg in a dress-sock style for office wear. Runners often pick the CEP mid-cut socks rated at 15-20 mmHg. Lengths, colours, and sizes for each style appear in the CEP compression collection.
Compression Flight Socks for Long Trips
Long flights keep your legs still for hours, which slows circulation in the calves. Our flight socks page lists four travel styles across three brands. Choices include Sigvaris Traveno at 15-20 mmHg and tall CEP flight socks at 20-30 mmHg. Medi Travel calf socks offer 18-20 mmHg for men and women. Put them on before boarding, and walk the aisle whenever you safely can.
Arm Sleeves and Maternity Compression
Compression also comes in arm sleeves for swelling after breast cancer treatment. The Mediven Harmony arm sleeve with a top band offers 20-30 mmHg. Our arm sleeves page also lists Mediven Harmony gloves, with or without fingers. For pregnancy, we carry a Mediven Elegance maternity panty at 20-30 mmHg. During pregnancy, get approval from your midwife or doctor before starting compression.
Measuring for Compression Stockings
Compression sizing uses ankle, calf, and sometimes thigh circumference, plus leg length. Take measurements soon after waking, before swelling builds through the day. Use a soft tape measure, and stand with your weight on both feet. Compare each number with the brand's chart, since sizes differ between makers. Book a fitting with our staff when your measurements fall near a size boundary. Recheck your sizes after weight change, surgery, or a pregnancy.
Putting On Compression Socks Each Morning
HealthLinkBC advises pulling stockings on early, at the point of lowest swelling. Sit in a chair with a back, and keep the stockings by your bed. Reverse the stocking as far as the heel pocket, and seat your heel there first. Ease the rest upward in small stages, then smooth out wrinkles. Rubber gloves give better grip on the fabric and protect it from fingernails. Donning tools on our sock aid page help when this step feels hard.
Washing and Replacing Compression Garments
Hand-wash new stockings before you wear them the first time. Guy's and St Thomas' advises hand washing or a delicate cycle at 40 degrees. Let them dry naturally, away from radiators and tumble dryers. Two pairs let you wear one while the other dries. HealthLinkBC suggests replacing stockings every 3 to 6 months as the fabric loosens.
When to Ask a Doctor About Compression
Poor arterial circulation in the legs means a doctor must approve compression first. Firm medical levels need a proper assessment, especially with heart failure or skin infections. Call your doctor if your toes turn numb, painful, or dark. Irritated or broken skin under the stocking also needs prompt review. Cover any open wound with a dressing before you pull a stocking over it.
Paying for Compression Socks With Insurance
Many benefit plans reimburse some of the cost once a doctor prescribes stockings. Plans often set a minimum pressure, a yearly limit, or a set number of pairs. Ask your insurer what the plan needs before you order. Our team can provide a detailed receipt that shows the brand, style, and pressure range.
Compression Brands We Carry
Medi and Sigvaris are long-established European makers of medical compression garments. CEP, part of the Medi group, focuses on sport and performance compression. Thrombexin calf socks add another Class 1 option for everyday wear. Cuts vary between makers, so try more than one brand when fit feels wrong.
Compression Sock Safety Tips
Never fold the top band down, because a tight roll can cut off circulation. Remove stockings at night unless your clinician tells you to sleep in them. Look at the skin every day for red areas, marks, or blisters. Stop wearing a stocking that causes pain, and ask for a fitting check. These tips support, but never replace, the plan your clinician gives you.
Buy Compression Stocking Socks in Vancouver
Drop by 1255 Pacific Boulevard for a leg fitting; statutory holidays are the only exception. During a visit, staff will measure your legs and suggest brands that suit your needs. We deliver orders across Vancouver and to selected surrounding postal codes. Delivery fees for each area appear on the delivery page.
