Medical Compression Stockings & Socks Manufacturer
Medical compression stockings and socks for pharmacy, DME, hospital and vein-clinic channels — knee-high, thigh-high, zipper and anti-embolism styles in 8–40 mmHg, knitted on 12 dedicated Lonati and Merz medical machines (320N–452N). FDA establishment registration & device listing; ISO 13485:2016 quality management system.
MOQ per Color & Size
Registrierung & Eintragung
13485
What Separates Medical Compression Stockings from Standard Compression Socks
From a procurement perspective, four criteria separate a medical compression stocking from a compression sock that merely carries the label.
Zertifizierte Druckgenauigkeit
A medical compression product needs verifiable pressure, not just a label. We measure pressure at multiple points on a standard leg form with a Swisslastic MST MK V tester — typically within ±2–3 mmHg of the specified value — and supply a pressure test report with every bulk order.
Einhaltung von Vorschriften
Pharmacy and hospital channels ask for paperwork before they list a product. We hold FDA establishment registration and device listing, an ISO 13485:2016 quality management system and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified yarns — documents you can share with your procurement and QA teams.
Abschluss in Kompressionstechnik
Medical compression is graduated, not uniform: pressure is highest at the ankle and decreases toward the calf and thigh. The profile is set in the knitting program and checked at multiple measuring points on a standard leg form.
Dedicated Medical Knitting Machines
Medical styles are knitted on 12 dedicated medical machines — Lonati (Italy) at 320N–452N and Merz (Germany) at 360N and 420N — separate from our standard sock machines. A higher needle count gives a finer, denser knit for more precise pressure distribution.
Illustrative profile: pressure is highest at the ankle and decreases up the leg.
FDA
Registrierung & Eintragung
ISO 13485:2016
Quality System
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Zertifizierte Garne
Swisslastic
MST MK V getestet
Medical Compression Stockings by Style
Von kniehohen Alltagsstrümpfen bis hin zu oberschenkelhohen postoperativen Strümpfen – finden Sie die richtige Kategorie für Ihre Produktlinie, und dann lassen Sie uns über die Spezifikationen sprechen.
Bestens geeignet für: pharmacy brands, DME distributors, varicose vein & edema product lines
Your most versatile option — knee-high medical compression stockings built for Alltagskleidung, occupational standing, Schwangerschaft und postoperativ product lines. Open-toe or closed-toe depending on whether end users need Hautüberwachung. This is where most brands start.
- 15–20 / 20–30 / 30–40 mmHg
- Offene oder geschlossene Zehen
- Individuelle Farbe & Logo
Bestens geeignet für: post-surgery recovery, vein clinic channels, higher-value medical stocking lines
When your product needs full-leg coverage, Oberschenkelhohe medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe are the standard. Silicone stay-up band options help keep them in place. Available in open-toe and closed-toe.
- 20–30 / 30–40 mmHg
- Silikon-Griffband
- Offene oder geschlossene Zehen
Bestens geeignet für: senior care, rehab, arthritis-friendly product lines
Reißverschlussarten make compression stockings easier to put on. A side zip helps older users, people with limited hand strength and post-surgical patients dress on their own — worth considering if your brand serves Seniorenbetreuung or rehab channels.
- 15–20 / 20–30 mmHg
- Einfaches An- und Ausschalten
- Knie- oder oberschenkelhoch
Bestens geeignet für: hospital suppliers, surgical centers, post-operative care programs
Anti-embolism stockings are niedriger Druck (8–18 mmHg), open-toe knee- or thigh-high styles made for patients who are mostly im Bett, supplied through hospital and surgical-center Kanäle
- 8–18 mmHg
- Knie- oder oberschenkelhoch
- Krankenhausfertige Verpackung
Sourcing for wide-calf or plus-size patients?
Standard size runs don't fit every leg. Our extended sizes go up to 71cm / 28″ calf — each size band re-calibrated and pressure-verified, so the graduated curve holds at every circumference. See our wide calf & plus size compression socks →
Medizinische Kompressionswerte: Welcher mmHg-Wert ist der richtige für Ihre Produktlinie?
Compression level determines your distribution channel, your buyer, and your regulatory requirements. Understand the levels first — then map your channel to a starting spec below.
Mild 15–20 mmHg
Prävention / Wellness- Everyday leg support
- Tired, heavy-feeling legs
- Long periods of sitting or standing
- Travel & long flights
- General pregnancy comfort
Fest 20–30 mmHg
Medical · Most Common Prescription Range- Moderate leg-vein support needs
- Post-surgical & post-partum recovery wear
- Occupational swelling from long shifts
- Everyday firm support under medical guidance
Extra fest 30–40 mmHg
Medical · Specialist / Clinic Range- Higher-level leg-vein support needs
- Significant swelling management
- Specialist- and clinic-directed wear
- Prescription & physician-recommended programs
Know Your Channel? Here’s Your Starting Spec.
Levels explained — now map your distribution channel to a complete starting specification, including the documentation that channel expects.
| Käufer / Kanal | Empfohlenes Produkt | Kompression | Länge | Zehe | Wichtige Dokumentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy / DME brand | Knee-high medical stockings | 20–30 mmHg | Kniehoch | Open / closed | FDA registration & listing, ISO 13485:2016, pressure test report |
| Hospital supplier | Anti-Thrombose-Strümpfe | 8–18 mmHg | Knee / thigh-high | Offener Zeh | Batch pressure report, hospital-ready packaging |
| Senior / rehab channel | Zipper compression socks | 15–20 / 20–30 mmHg | Kniehoch | Offener Zeh | Donning guide, size guide |
| Vein clinic / specialist | Firm medical stockings | 30–40 mmHg | Knee / thigh-high | Offener Zeh | Compression verification, labeling file |
Specifying in EU Compression Classes (CCL)?
US buyers specify in mmHg; most European pharmacy and medical-supply channels specify in compression classes under the German RAL-GZ 387 standard. The ranges do not line up exactly — use this table to translate your spec, then confirm the target range with us before sampling.
| US mmHg range | Closest EU class (RAL-GZ 387) | Class pressure at the ankle | Typical channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–18 mmHg | Anti-embolism (not classified) | - | Hospital, surgical centers |
| 15–20 mmHg | Below / lower CCL 1 | CCL 1: 18–21 mmHg | Pharmacy OTC, preventive lines |
| 20–30 mmHg | CCL 1 – CCL 2 | CCL 2: 23–32 mmHg | Pharmacy, DME, vein support |
| 30–40 mmHg | CCL 2 – CCL 3 | CCL 3: 34–46 mmHg | Vein clinics, specialist channels |
Whichever system your market uses, we knit to the agreed target range and verify it on the Swisslastic MST MK V at the ankle and calf measuring points before bulk production.
Unsere Produktspezialisten helfen Ihnen dabei, die Komprimierungsstufen Ihren Zielvertriebskanälen und Endbenutzerprofilen zuzuordnen.
Medical Compression Product Lines by End-User Need
Each line below is a product-development direction for your brand — pick the end-user need your channel serves.
Varicose vein support line
Knee-high and thigh-high graduated lines for everyday leg-vein support — length is chosen by where on the leg support is needed, and pressure by the product's intended use.
Edema & swelling support line
For end users managing fluid buildup in the lower legs and ankles.
Post-surgery & immobility recovery line
Recovery wear for post-procedure and reduced-mobility periods.
Lymphedema / firm-compression line
Higher-level firm compression for specialist and clinic channels.
Pregnancy swelling support line
Comfort-focused support for expectant end users.
Building a wellness, sports, travel or occupational line that does not need medical-device documentation? That is our custom compression socks program — same factory, no regulatory file.
Specifying a Medical Compression Stocking
Medical stockings use nylon/polyamide and spandex; the pressure profile follows the product’s intended use and the documentation your channel expects. Here is what you specify.
Needle Count & Knit Density
Choose from 320N, 352N, 360N, 420N and 452N needle counts on our Lonati and Merz medical machines — each gives a different knit density, hand feel and price point. We help you pick the right one for your positioning and target retail price.
Größensystem
Built for fit. Uneven pressure, marks and roll-down usually come down to fit. Our sizing uses foot length, calf circumference and calf height (plus thigh circumference for thigh-high), so you can spec wide-calf and plus-size medical ranges up to 71 cm / 28″ calf.
Design und Branding
Pantone color matching, woven or printed patterns, and logo placement by knitting, printing or embroidery. Medical function and a modern look can go together — useful for pharmacy and medical-supply retail.
Verpackung und Dokumentation
Custom boxes, hang tags, inserts and product documentation. A pressure test report is supplied with every bulk order and can be placed inside each retail package on request.
Medical Compression QA & Traceability
Medical styles run on 12 dedicated Lonati and Merz knitting machines. Pressure is measured with a Swisslastic MST MK V tester on a standard leg form, stretch is checked on a WLY-3 sock tensile tester, and bulk production is inspected at AQL 2.5. Test reports are supplied with your order.
Medical Knitting & Pressure-Testing Equipment
Equipment used on our medical compression lines.
Lonati & Merz Medical Knitting Machines
Swisslastic MST MK V — multi-point pressure testing
WLY-3 Sock Tensile Tester
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Common questions from pharmacy, DME and hospital buyers about sourcing medical compression stockings.
Do I need FDA registration to sell medical compression stockings in the US?
In the US, medical support stockings are regulated by the FDA as medical devices (21 CFR 880.5780), and what applies depends on your product’s intended use and claims. Our facility holds FDA establishment registration and device listing und ein ISO 13485:2016 quality management system; we share these documents and help you check what your product and market require before production.
How long does sampling take for medical compression stockings?
Free stock samples (up to 3 styles) ship in 3–5 days. Custom sample timing depends on your specification. Pressure testing on our Swisslastic MST MK V tester is free, so you can check compression before approving bulk production.
Können Sie die Spezifikationen eines bereits von uns beschafften Produkts erfüllen?
Ja. Senden Sie uns ein Muster oder ein Datenblatt, und wir analysieren die Konstruktion – Wandstärke, Druckprofil, Materialien, Abmessungen. Wir führen Swisslastic MST MK V-Tests durch, um die Übereinstimmung vor Produktionsbeginn zu überprüfen.
Which documents can you supply for a pharmacy or DME listing?
For medical compression stockings we supply our FDA establishment registration and device listing, the ISO 13485:2016 certificate, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certificates for the yarns used, and a Swisslastic MST MK V pressure test report for each bulk order. Product-specific labeling files and other documentation are available upon request once the specification is fixed.
Do you make both anti-embolism stockings and graduated compression stockings?
Ja. Anti-Thrombose-Strümpfe (low pressure, for patients who are mostly in bed) and Kompressionsstrümpfe (15–40 mmHg, for people who are up and walking) use different pressure profiles, so each runs its own knitting program and pressure specification.
What's the difference between 320N, 360N and 452N needle counts?
A higher needle count gives a finer, denser knit. 320N suits standard medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe; 452N gives a finer hand feel for brands targeting higher retail price points. We recommend the needle count based on your positioning and target cost.
Medical Compression Stockings: Guides & Resources
Practical guides on medical compression stockings, pressure levels and documentation for brands and distributors building a healthcare line.
Vergleichen Sie Kompressionsstrümpfe und medizinische Strümpfe hinsichtlich Druckstärke, Herstellungsverfahren, Zertifizierung und Anwendungsfall der Käufer, um Marken bei der Auswahl der richtigen Produktlinie zu unterstützen.
Erfahren Sie, warum Oberschenkel-Kompressionsstrümpfe wegen ihrer besseren Beinabdeckung, der Unterstützung der Durchblutung und der Produktlinien, die auf Erholung, Reisen und medizinische Bedürfnisse ausgerichtet sind, gewählt werden.
Donning steps for knee-high and thigh-high stockings — useful for writing insert cards and choosing zipper or open-toe styles for users who struggle to put them on.
Ready to Build Your Medical Compression Stocking Line?
Tell us your channel, target compression range (mmHg or CCL) and style — we’ll come back with a production plan, pricing, documentation list and a sample timeline. No commitment for the first conversation.
Inquiry & Spec Review
Share your channel, target pressure range and style. We reply within 24 hours with pricing, a proposed spec and the documentation your market requires.
Beispiel Entwicklung
We knit the sample to your specification and pressure-test it on the Swisslastic MST MK V before it ships, with approval photos and the test result. Free stock samples ship in 3–5 days.
Muster- und Auftragsbestätigung
Review your samples and request any refinements. Once approved, we confirm order details and start production after the deposit.
Bulk-Produktion
Bulk production takes 25–30 days after sample approval, depending on quantity.
Inspection, Documentation & Shipping
Bulk orders ship after pre-shipment inspection at AQL 2.5, with the batch pressure test report and certificates included. Express, air or sea freight, including DDP; transit time is confirmed with your quotation and may extend for remote destinations, customs inspection or peak season.
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