Compression Guide
What graduated compression does
Graduated compression garments apply medically calibrated pressure that is strongest at the ankle and decreases gradually up the leg. That gradient supports the veins’ return of blood toward the heart — helping counter the pooling, heaviness, and swelling that build over a day on your feet.
Every Vascend garment is knitted under ISO 13485 to hold its stated pressure class, wash after wash. The right class for you should always follow the guidance of your clinician or fitter.
Choosing a compression class
Low · 8–15 mmHg — everyday support for tired, heavy legs and minor swelling
Medium · 15–20 mmHg — the class most often recommended for daily wear, swelling, and varicose veins
Sports · 18–23 mmHg — a medically calibrated gradient for training and recovery
Anti-Embolism · 18–23 mmHg — for reduced-mobility settings; an FDA-listed Class II medical device
Firm · 20–30 mmHg — clinical support, typically worn under clinician direction
Availability and ordering run through approved Vascend partners.
Wear and care
Put garments on first thing in the morning, before swelling builds. Smooth the fabric as you go so the pressure stays even, and avoid folding the top band. Wash in cool water with mild detergent and air dry away from direct heat.
Replace daily-wear garments roughly every three to six months to keep the gradient accurate. And always follow the guidance of your clinician or fitter.
Sizing
Vascend garments are fitted and ordered through approved clinical partners. If you're a clinic, DME supplier, or distributor, we'd love to work with you.