Ergoforma Compression Hosiery: choice, use and purchase

If a suspected development of varicose veins and other venous disorders, many doctors recommend that their patients immediately begin wearing compression knitwear.

Such specialized underwear can eliminate the disease at the first initial stage, as well as bring the veins into a normal state, remove the inflammatory process and remove the capillary mesh.

Now Italian firm Ergoforma, specializing in the production of compression knitwear, has proved itself well.

The role and application of compression knitwear in phlebology

Regular application of compression-type linen will be able to provideeffective prevention or treatment in the initial stage of varicose veins and other diseases of the phlebological type.

In addition, phlebologists recommend wearing medical linen for other diseases associated with lesions of the veins:

• thrombotic lesions from the initial to the severe stage;
• various types of epithelial-type ulcers;
• with lymphedema.

The principle of the work of the laundry is that the tissue structure supports problem areas on the legs or hands in a certain position. During the wearing of these funds, the compressed and inflamed veins are squeezed.

The blood flow from the pressure begins to be evenly distributed throughout the veins, and also enters a sufficient number in healthy venous ducts. As a result, there is a decrease in pain, inflammation, tension and fatigue.

In addition, with the regular wearing of compression knitwear, the spread of the disease to other vessels is reduced.

The following properties can be attributed to the positive qualities and expected effects from the use of compression linen:

• the main sense of wearing such a laundry is the ability to improve the working process of the fabric;
• , when using compression-type knitwear, all necessary components and nutrients are supplied to the vessels, as a result of which the vessels can fully perform all their functions;
• normalization and improvement of the general circulation of blood occurs;
• relieves inflammation, improves the appearance of the veins and comes from the venous network on the surface of the skin.

Types of compression knitwear

Compression laundry is conventionally divided into three varieties depending on the intended use:

1. Preventative-type linen .These tools have a low level of compression.
2. Knitwear of medical kind .It is intended for wearing during an exacerbation of pathologies of veins.
3. Hospital linen .He is worn in hospitals in the postoperative period.

Why Ergoform?

Knitwear of Ergoforma brand is made by the Italian company Calze Olona s.r.l. This company was founded in 1964 and is the leader among European companies in the manufacture of medical elastic knitwear with the compression type of a graduated type for the prevention and treatment of lower limb varicose.

In 2014, this Italian company produced nearly 2 450 000 pairs of knitted compression products with compression from 15 to 30 mmHg.

The products of Italians have traditionally high quality and durability. They can be used both for prophylactic treatment of varicose veins, and for venous diseases in severe form.

High wear resistance is noted. All underwear can preserve all its qualities for 6 months with many hours of everyday use.

During manufacture of Ergoform products, only high-quality fibers of materials and advanced technologies are used:

1. All knitwear products are manufactured using high-quality fiber Lycra Swisslastic Dupont and yarns, which are developed by the Italian company Fulgar. These components have high strength and a tight fit around the entire surface of the skin.
2. Products manufactured by this company have a cellular or honeycomb structure that provides high compression support.
3. During production of laundry, the equipment operates at low power to ensure high-quality knitting and a high level of cellularity.
4. Thanks to the qualitative component and innovative technique of knitting, all products have high air and wet exchange.
5. Before painting and fixing, all products are tested on quality and accurate CETME equipment to confirm the size range.
6. Due to the fact that special staining and twisting of threads is used, all the linen have a high service life, good strength.

What the firm

offers The firm Ergoforma produces compression knitwear of the following types:

• 1 compression class;
• 2nd compression class;
• preventive knitwear;
• products of an anti-embolic type.

The products with the first class of compression include the following products:

• tights, including dense fabric and for pregnant women;
• stockings;
• stockings for women and men, and also with the addition of cotton.

The second class includes products:

• tights;
• stockings;
• socks for women and men.

To the preventive knitted fabric includes the following clothes:

• pantyhose, including dense fabric;
• stockings;
• socks for women and men.

Ergoforma also produces anti-embolic stockings and pantyhose.

Characteristics of therapeutic and prophylactic products

Compression products with the first class of compression have in their composition special composite materials. These materials create additional pressure( 18-22 mm Hg) on ​​the fabrics that are located below them.

This indicator has a positive effect on the outflow of blood in the veins, by providing a gradient compression on the muscles and vein.

In the lower part of the ankle, the compression ratio is 100%, then in the upper limbs, the compression ratio is reduced.

Just below the knee, this figure holds at 40%, and in the upper part of the hip - 40%.Thanks to this pressure distribution, there is an improvement in blood circulation and the condition of the veins. And also there are inflammations and venous deformities.

At what indications are these products used:

• in the presence of a genetic predisposition to varicose veins;
• for obesity;
• with the appearance of vascular retinas, asterisks, cobwebs;
• during cellulite;
• during pregnancy;
• when using hormonal drugs to prevent pregnancy;
• with functional phlebopathy;
• with long legs or long sitting;
• as precautionary measures for thromboembolic complications of the deep veins;
• for long trips on motor transport and air travel.

Price issue

Depending on the kind of linen the price differs:

• cost tights preventive class starts from 1200 and comes to 1400 rubles, with 1 class costs from 1600 rubles to 1700, with 2 class from 1700 rubles;
• cost stocking preventive type - from 1000 rubles, with 1 class - from 1400 rubles, with 2 classes - from 1500 rubles;
• knee socks female preventive - from 700 rubles, with 1 class - from 850 rubles, with 2 classes - from 1050 rubles, men's preventive type - 790 rubles, 1 class - from 900 rubles, 2 classes - 1050 rubles.

Products of anti-embolic type

Ergoforma manufactures stockings of anti-embolic 1 and 2 compression classes.

This linen is intended for wearing during the postoperative period and with varicose veins in the severe stage. During the wearing of these products there is an improvement in venous outflow, pain, swelling, and inflammation decrease.

Due to the acceleration of venous circulation, the functioning of the muscular-venous pump improves.

At what indications are applied:

• during surgical operations;
• during childbirth;
• with prolonged stay in bed;
• with a long period of immobility of the patient due to various diseases.

Cost: stockings of 1 class cost from 1290 rubles, stockings of 2 classes cost from 1390 rubles.

How to choose what you need

When choosing Ergoform compression products, the following conditions must be taken into account:

1. Vein condition .If the disease has just begun, you can buy products with 1 or 2 compression class, if there are prerequisites in the form of a small inflammation or swelling, it is worth buying a preventive look.
2. Do not forget that during pregnancy is necessary to wear a compression-type underwear of the preventive type .It will protect against the occurrence of varicose veins.
3. antimicrobial products are only used in severe cases. These funds are not on sale, they are usually sold only in special medical institutions.

How to dress, wear and care

When dressing knitted compression products, the following recommendations should be considered:

• Before you dress the product, you need to make sure that all the nails are trimmed and all the jewelry is taken off;
• if the hands have a manicure, it is desirable to wear rubber gloves;
• the surface of the skin on the soles should be smooth and even, otherwise stretch marks may appear on the laundry;
• before dressing, legs need to be lifted up and hold for 10 minutes, this will help reduce swelling;
• during dressing feet should be in a horizontal position;
• dressing should begin with the foot; ;
• first the product is worn on one foot, then on the other, then it unfolds to the end.

To ensure that compression linen has served for a long time, you must follow the rules for its care:

• is not recommended for washing with detergents, powders, bleach, as a result, the quality of the material deteriorates;
• for laundry use baby powders or baby soaps;
• after washing, do not squeeze;
• should be dried on a normal clothes rack, but not on a battery or in the sun;
• during drying, the product needs to be hung on a towel, due to this it does not stretch;Do not iron the
• .

Ergoforma stocking range will help you choose what you need

Purchase issue

You can buy compression knitwear in a pharmacy or in online pharmacies, in Ukraine you can also buy Ergoforma products on the official website.

Products can be purchased at Trade House "Athletics", which is the exclusive distributor of Ergoform in Russia. The cost of products starts from 700 rubles and comes to 1700-1800 rubles.

Compression jersey Ergoforma is an effective tool for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. All products of this brand are made of high quality material, have high elasticity and compression.