Stockings

Stockings: compression stockings for leg care

Medical compression stockings are elastic leg garments that apply controlled pressure to help manage conditions such as varicose veins and oedema. They are also called elastic stockings. This range lists 21 products from BFN Build For Nurture and Dyna, sold by the pair or by the piece, for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and individual buyers.

Types of compression stocking by class and length

Compression class and leg coverage are the two choices that matter most. The table shows what to compare before you order.

Class 2 and grade 2 compression

Class 2 is also written as grade 2 on many listings. The Dyna Pryda Medical Compression Stockings Class 2 AG Up to Groin is a unisex, elastic blend stocking rated 23 to 32 mmHg, listed in beige, size medium, model 2303. It is made in India by Dynamic Techno Medicals Private Limited.

Below knee and thigh high lengths

Below knee stockings cover the foot up to just below the knee, while up to groin ones cover the whole leg to the top of the thigh. Choose the length according to where the treating clinician wants pressure applied.

Applications for varicose veins and oedema care

The Dyna Pryda model lists the following uses:

• Management of moderate to severe varicose veins
• Management of moderate oedema
• Pregnancy varicosis
• Post-surgical recovery
• DVT prevention

Lymphoedema garments and other therapeutic uses need clinical assessment first, so check the indications on each listing and confirm with the treating clinician. Fashion pantyhose are not a substitute for medical compression wear, as they rarely state a mmHg rating.

How to choose compression stockings

1. Match the class to the prescription: compare the stated mmHg range, not just the class name.
2. Pick the right length: below knee or up to groin, as advised by the clinician.
3. Size carefully: use the brand's size chart and measure the points it specifies.
4. Check the material: the listed Dyna model uses an elastic blend.
5. Decide on pack unit: pair or piece, depending on whether one or both legs need treatment.
6. Confirm suitability: the listed Dyna model is unisex; check each listing for the intended user.

For clinical background, read our guide to selecting medical compression stockings for oedema.

Wear and care

Follow the donning, wear time and washing instructions given on the pack or product page, as these differ between brands and materials. Replace any pair that has lost its elasticity or fit, and ask the treating clinician how long each pair should be used.

Stocking price: what affects the cost

Price depends on compression class, length, material, brand and whether the listing is a pair or a single piece. Compare the cost per pair rather than per listing, and refer to each product page for the current price.

Buying from Medikabazaar

Browse the listings above to compare brands, class, coverage and size in one place, whether you are stocking a clinic or buying for a patient. You can also see our wider range of compression stockings. Check each product page for delivery and return terms before ordering.