Graduated Compression Flight Socks assist in the prevention of DVT on flights or at work.
Not all compression socks are the same. Graduated compression socks are tapered to suit your leg shape with the greatest compression being at the ankle with less and less compression towards the top. This creates a pulsing effect for your body fluids to be able to circulate better helping prevent DVT. The wide elasticised band prevents the cutting off of your blood circulation.
Are you at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
- Over 40 years of age
- On a flight longer than 6 hours or sit at work all day long
- Overweight - Taking the Oral Contraceptive Pill
- Smoker or have varicose veins
- Had recent surgery or have a family history of blood disorders
- Are you pregnant
- Previous / Current cancer sufferer
or you just want to lesson the effects of Jet Lag, then you should wear correctly fitted graduated compression Flight Socks.
It is very important that the correct size of Flight Socks are worn to provide the correct pressure and ensure their effectiveness. Use a tape measure around the narrowest part of your leg (approx 50mm above the centre of the ankle bone) then record the size. Measure the other leg and chose the largest length when selecting correct size . If the measurement is between two sizes chose the larger size - Small, Medium, Large, XL or XXL.
Sizes shown are for measurements in cm around the leg approximately 50mm above the centre of the ankle. A full size chart is available for download on the left.
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