Sigvaris Soft Opaque Women's Pantyhose 30-40 mmHg

$175.00

The Sigvaris Soft Opaque pantyhose is a graduated compression garment for women, knitted in firm 30-40 mmHg compression. Graduated compression is strongest at the ankle and eases as it travels up the leg. It covers both legs and continues into a knitted brief, so nothing sits as a band on the thigh.

Soft Opaque is knitted from microfibre, so it keeps a solid opaque look but feels softer and lighter against the skin than a standard opaque knit, and it holds that softness wash after wash. Double-covered inlay yarns keep bare spandex off the skin and help the garment glide on and off.

The toe is closed, so the foot is covered. The gusset is cotton-lined.

Is this the right one for you?

Choose this if you want the leg covered, in a smooth matte finish.

Want it to look like ordinary hosiery? Sigvaris Sheer Women's Pantyhose 30-40 mmHg is fine and see-through.

Want the gentlest fabric on your skin? Bauerfeind VenoTrain Soft 30-40 mmHg Compression Pantyhose is knitted extra-soft.

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Fashionable opaque hosiery for professional and everyday wear
Long-lasting microfibre softness that lets the garment glide on and off
Durable and breathable
Cotton-lined gusset

Nylon: 79%
Spandex: 21%
Non-Latex

Management of early stages of chronic venous disease
Pre- and post-vein treatment with minimal edema
Pregnancy
Long-distance travel

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 2 compression (30-40 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

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	Skip this step — not needed for this garment.
Thigh circumferenceat the gluteal fold	4	At its widest point.
Leg lengthfrom the floor up to the gluteal fold	5	From the floor up to the gluteal fold.
Hip circumferencearound the fullest part of the hips	6	At the widest part of the hips.

Measure both legs and use the larger set of figures.

Size		Small		Medium		Large
		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
Calf circumference (cm)at the widest point of the calf	2	28 – 39		31.5 – 45		35.5 – 51
Thigh circumference (cm)at the gluteal fold	4	45.5 – 66		48 – 73		52 – 84
Leg length (cm)from the floor up to the gluteal fold	5	≤72	>72	≤72	>72	≤72	>72
Hip circumference (cm)around the fullest part of the hips	6	83 – 112.5		87 – 127		98 – 150.5
Size		SS	SL	MS	ML	LS	LL

Women’s Shoe Sizes: 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.
Work the garment up the leg a little at a time, smoothing wrinkles from the ankle upward; never fold the top edge down.

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.