Compression Stockings Women – Medical Support Stockings
Targeted support without the waistband – compression stockings deliver graduated pressure to the leg while ending at the thigh, making them a comfortable alternative to full compression tights. Whether you choose a self-supporting hold-up with a silicone band or a classic thigh-high for a suspender belt, these stockings combine therapeutic benefits with the elegance you expect from fine hosiery.
Compression stocking formats
- Support hold-ups: Self-supporting compression stockings with a silicone-lined lace or plain top. No belt, no clips – just pull them on for convenient, targeted support. The most popular format for daily wear and travel.
- Suspender-style support stockings: Classic thigh-highs designed for garter clips. A wider range of compression classes is available in this format, including higher medical grades, because the belt provides a secure anchor for firmer fabrics.
- Sheer compression (15–20 DEN): Elegant, barely-visible support that looks like regular stockings. 10–15 mmHg of prevention-level pressure hidden in a fine, luminous fabric.
- Opaque compression (30+ DEN): Firmer, more visible support for existing venous conditions. Matte finish, therapeutic fit and higher compression classes.
When to choose stockings over tights
Compression stockings are the right choice when you find a full waistband uncomfortable – during pregnancy, in hot weather or simply as a matter of preference. They are also easier to put on and take off than full-length tights, which can matter for people with limited mobility. For the lower leg only, our compression knee-highs offer an even more targeted option.
Measure your ankle, calf and thigh circumference, and compare all three with the brand’s size chart. The stocking should feel firmest at the ankle and progressively lighter as it moves up. If you choose hold-ups, ensure the silicone band sits where your thigh is a comfortable width – not too tight, not too loose.
Care and delivery
Machine-wash at 30°C and air-dry to preserve compression and silicone grip. Replace every three to six months. For full-length support, explore compression tights. For non-medical stockings, browse our stockings department. Free shipping on orders over 49 EUR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bei 30 °C im Wäschenetz waschen. Feinwaschmittel, kein Weichspüler. Nicht im Trockner. Mindestens 2 Paar im Wechsel tragen, damit die Kompression erhalten bleibt. Nach ca. 6 Monaten täglichem Tragen lässt die Stützwirkung nach.
Ja. In dieser Kategorie findest du halterlose Strümpfe und Strapsstrümpfe mit Stützwirkung. Sie bieten Kompression im Beinbereich, ohne dass du eine komplette Strumpfhose tragen musst. Ideal im Sommer oder unter Röcken, wenn dir eine Stützstrumpfhose zu warm ist.