Medical compression stockings: frequently asked questions

For the best therapy success, please wear and wash your medical compression stockings daily. Learn more here.

If you ask the general public, medical compression stockings are often and incorrectly called elastic stockings or support stockings. Support stockings and compression stockings are two different products which are clearly distinguished from each other. Learn more here.

The lateral seam is a real game changer for flat knit fittings: the back of the knee and the seat and tread area are seamless - a big plus in terms of comfort. More about the lateral seam.

Your doctor can prescribe you medical compression stockings if you need them. However, as a patient, you will have to pay part of the costs yourself. Learn more here. 

In general, the statutory health insurance funds reimburse two fittings per year. They cover a large part of the costs. If you wear and wash them every day, the compression pressure will slowly decrease. Find out more here.

The compression classes define how the pressure on the respective region of the body is when wearing compression stockings. Your doctor will know which of the four compression classes is right for you. More on the compression classes. 

Medical compression stockings are usually prescribed by a doctor and are available as medical aids – unlike support stockings – from specialist medical retailers. Learn more here. 

There is a special technique for donning compression stockings (arm sleeves, support stockings, thrombosis prophylaxis stockings) quickly and correctly. Learn more here. 

Medical compression stockings are medical aids. They are subject to legal requirements. In principle, repairs are possible to a certain extent. Learn more here. 

If you have problems with support and fit, please contact the medical retailer where you bought the compression stockings. Learn more here. 

Medical compression stockings work by applying pressure – both for venous and for lymphatic and lipoedema conditions. That means they have to fit like a second skin. Therefore, it’s important that the stocking fits exactly. Learn more here. 

Medical compression stockings are part of your everyday life as well as part of therapy. There’s a lot you can do to ensure that your stockings remain undamaged and fully effective until they are replaced in six months’ time. Learn more here. 

Modern compression stockings are breathable. The Clima Comfort technology in medi compression stockings prevents heat build-up under the stocking. Learn more here. 

When absolutely necessary, our mediven products can be worn in the swimming pool or in the sea. It is very important that you rinse the stockings immediately after swimming. Learn more here. 

Different clinical pictures require different material properties. Flat knot stockings, for example, have greater wall stability than round knit medical compression stockings. More on the differences between round and flat knit stockings.   

If the topband of the compression stocking rolls up, this may be, among other things, because the topband is too small for the circumference of the thigh. Learn more here. 

People who stand and sit for longer periods, for example, will benefit from mJ-1. They are only suitable for people without vein disease because mJ-1 stockings are not an alternative to medical compression stockings. Learn more here.

Compression therapy with medical compression stockings is used for various forms of clinical pictures and complaints, for example for diseases of the venous or lymphatic system or lipoedema. More on the use of compression therapy.

The material composition of the mediven medical compression stocking allows it to cool in warm temperatures, and insulate in the cold. More on thermal regulation in medical compression stockings with organic cotton.  

Due to its fibre structure, organic cotton is particularly soft. As a result, the level of comfort offered by medical compression stockings with organic cotton is particularly high. More on the advantages of organic cotton.  

Medical compression stockings made from recycled polyamide yarn have the same positive material properties as those made from traditional polyamide. The use of recycled polyamide is a measure intended to increase sustainability. More on compression stockings with recycled polyamide. 

Among other things, pregnancy affects the blood composition and the leg veins. Medical compression stockings can offer relief from various complaints and reduce the risk of thrombosis during pregnancy. See all the important information about wearing medical compression stockings during pregnancy.