Treating chronic oedema of the lower limb using circular knit garments: how garment characteristics affect outcomes
High-quality graduated compression
socks, stockings and tights.
Ready for whatever life throws at you, Haddenham medical compression hosiery is made from high-quality, long-lasting yarns that deliver RAL certified graduated compression.
Freedom to choose
Ready for whatever life throws at you, Haddenham medical compression hosiery is made from high-quality, long-lasting yarns that deliver RAL certified graduated compression.
Patient-friendly
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The widest range of sized garments available, with only a few simple measurements required.
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Comprehensive options to tailor the garment to the patient’s needs. Choose from 10 natural colours, style like active-wear with a Footless finish, add a Fly to tights, and much, much more.
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Stockings that can keep up with the most active of lifestyles, thanks to conforming fabrics and a variety of grip top options.
Innovative
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Flat and Circular knit garments suitable for treatment of all stages of Lymphoedema, Venous disorders and Lipoedema
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We only use high-quality, durable, long-lasting yarns which are guaranteed for 6 months of use.
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We aim to be flexible wherever possible by providing a made-to-measure service that offers unparalleled customisation and fit.
Circular Knits
For mild to moderate compression needs.
Flat Knits
For mild to severe compression needs, particularly where limb shape is distorted.
Custom Made
We aim to be flexible wherever possible, by offering a made-to-measure service which offers unparalleled customisation and fit.
Helpful resources make measuring easy, including video guides for below-knee garments (below), guides for thigh-high and waist-high garments, and user-friendly measurement forms.
Fabric Selector
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Please use this pathway as a guide to which of our fabrics would be most suitable for you/your patient based on symptoms such as shape and tissues.
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Occurs when swelling causes the affected limb to change shape, often becoming larger or misshapen due to the build-up of lymph fluid
Left to right: Mild, Moderate, Severe -
Watery soft pliable tissues
Putty putty consistency represents early fibrotic changes, will pit with firm pressure.
Woody firm woody texture is consistent with advanced fibrotic tissue changes and does not pit.
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Fragile Thin skin prone to skin tears
Sensitive the presence of skin conditions where the skin is prone to reactions such as redness and itching.
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Slight 1+ 2mm deep
barely detectable immediate reboundModerate 2+ 4mm deep
<10 second reboundDeep 3+ 6 mm deep
<30 second reboundVery deep 4+ up to 8mm deep
>30 second rebound
Real results
Further reading
Case studies and journal articles
Specifications
ISO 13485
focuses on patient safety by ensuring the consistent quality throughout the entire lifecycle of medical devices, from design and production to disposal.
RAL
RAL quality assurance includes the effectiveness, ease of use and functionality of high-quality medical compression stockings and medical compression stocking.
The compression class is printed on the garment’s label and on the outer packaging.
Primary and secondary lymphoedema in stages I, II and III
Compression Class 1 (18-21mmHg)
for mild lymphoedema; palliative care
Compression Class 2 (23-32 mmHg)
for moderate lymphoedema
Compression Class 3 (34-46 mmHg)
for severe and stubborn lymphoedema;
rebound oedema
Compression Class 4 (49-70mmHg)
for severe complex lymphoedema; primary lymphoedema of long duration
In addition to above
Compression Class 1 (18-21mmHg)
moderate varicosis without significant oedema formation; varicose veins due to pregnancy; spider-burst varicosis
Compression Class 2 (23-32 mmHg)
pronounced varicosis; valve insufficiency of deep veins; in traumatically damaged legs (fractures, muscle ruptures, sclerotization)
Compression Class 3 (34-46 mmHg)
following healing of venous ulcers; post-thrombotic syndrome; chronic venous insufficiency
Absolute
Not to be used in cases of:
Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease; decompensated heart disease; uncontrolled congestive heart failure; untreated septic phlebitis; phlegmasia coerulea dolens. Allergy to any of the materials used in the garment. See sewn in label for details.
Relative
Occasionally can lead to problems in cases of:
Immobility (confinement to bed); skin infections; support dermatoses; weeping dermatose; incompatibility to fabric, see sewn in label for details; impaired sensitivity of the limb (e.g. in diabetes mellitus); suppurating dermatoses; primarily chronic polyarthritis ; advanced peripheral neuropathy; primary chronic arthritis; osteoporosis stage 3&4
Washing
■ Wash daily or at least every other day. Alternation of different garments improves the life of all garments.
■ Wash garment using a normal mild detergent.
■ Wash using a maximum washing temperature of 40°C using a very mild process / delicate washing setting or hand washing.
■ We recommend washing the garment in a ‘laundry net’.
■ Stubborn spots can be gently rubbed, pre-wash, with a sponge.
■ DO NOT USE LAUNDRY ADDITIVES such as fabric softener, optical brightener or stain remover.
■ DO NOT BLEACH
Drying
■ Dry between two towels (without wringing)
■ Line dry in the shade
■ DO NOT TUMBLE DRY
■ DO NOT IRON
■ DO NOT DRY YOUR GARMENT ON OR NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT