Sigvaris Opaque Women’s Knee High with Grip-Top 20-30 mmHg

Durable construction with a ribbed design on closed-toe calf styles
Comfortable, stretchable material easily glides on and off
Containment of various types of edema
Largest size range in the Sigvaris catalogue, from petite to plus
Silicone dotted grip-top band

Nylon: 64%
Spandex: 36%
Non-Latex

Containment of various types of edema, including venous edema, phlebolymphedema and early stages of lymphedema
Post-vein treatment, including thermal and non-thermal techniques

Not suitable for: severe arterial insufficiency, intermittent claudication or ischaemia; uncontrolled congestive heart failure.

Sigvaris also asks for caution where there are skin sensitivities or allergies; advanced neuropathy with sensory loss in the leg or foot; diabetes with arterial compromise; confinement to bed or non-ambulatory use unless a physician has prescribed it; or eczema, hypodermatitis, dermatosclerosis or dermatitis.

This product provides medical-grade Class 1 compression (20-30 mmHg). Medical-grade compression garments (20-30 mmHg and above) are commonly covered under Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) when accompanied by a valid prescription from your physician or nurse practitioner. It may also qualify as an eligible medical expense under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order. Coverage details, annual limits, and prescription requirements vary by plan, so please confirm your specific benefits with your provider and keep your prescription and itemized receipt for your claim.

Measure first thing in the morning, before swelling builds, with the tape snug but not tight.

Measure standing, with your foot flat on the floor and your leg at a right angle to it.

Sizes are written as two letters:

Size — set by your ankle and calf
Length — S for Short or L for Long, set by your calf length. So XS is X Large Short, not extra small.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

Swipe the chart sideways to see every size.

How to measure

Step		Where to put the tape
Ankle circumferencenarrowest point, just above the ankle bone	1	At the narrowest part of the ankle, above the ankle bone. Take this measurement first.
Calf circumferenceat the widest point of the calf	2	At the fullest part of the calf.
Calf lengthfrom the floor up to the bend of the knee	3	From the floor up to the bend of the knee, measured on the outside of the leg.

Measure both legs and use the larger set of figures.

Size		Small		Medium		Large		X Large
		Short	Long	Short	Long	Short	Long	Short	Long
Ankle circumference (cm)narrowest point, just above the ankle bone	1	18 – 21.5		21.5 – 25.5		25.5 – 29		29 – 36
Calf circumference (cm)at the widest point of the calf	2	28 – 39		31.5 – 45		35.5 – 51		41 – 61
Calf length (cm)from the floor up to the bend of the knee	3	≤41	>41	≤41	>41	≤41	>41	≤41	>41
Size		SS	SL	MS	ML	LS	LL	XS	XL

Women’s Shoe Size: Short Leg 5.5–9.5, Long Leg 8–12

Wash after every wear, which maintains the compression and keeps the garment hygienic
Hand washing is recommended; you may machine wash on the gentle cycle in lukewarm water up to 40°C (104°F)
Turn the garment inside out and place it in a laundry net before washing
Use a mild detergent; never use bleach or fabric softener
Rinse well and air dry; do not tumble dry, iron or dry clean
Store at room temperature in a dry place, away from light and direct heat
Alternate two or more pairs, and replace them after about six months of daily wear, as compression diminishes with wearing and washing

Sigvaris recommends wearing donning gloves. They cut the chance of snagging the fabric on a fingernail, and the grip makes it easier to draw the garment up and smooth it out so the compression sits evenly.

Put your hand inside the garment and grab the heel between your thumb and fingers, as if making a sock puppet.
Still holding the heel, turn the garment inside out, which brings the heel to the front.
Step into the foot and place the heel of the garment just short of your own heel.
Gently unfold the garment, leaving a small single-layer band across the foot.
Put your finger into the fold and pop it over the heel.
Smooth out all wrinkles and set the top band two finger-widths below the right-angle bend of your knee; do not pull it any higher.

Put compression on first thing in the morning, while your legs are least swollen; if you are already up and about, lie down or sit with your legs raised for a while first.

To take it off, roll the top band down and stroke downward with flat hands as the garment doubles over itself, then pull it over the heel and off. If a garment is badly twisted, it is easier to take it off and start again than to straighten it on the leg.