Compression Knee High Socks

When and where was compression legwear invented?

The concept of compression stockings actually goes all the way back to ancient Rome and Egypt where they used bindings with a similar effect as compression to treat injuries. Fast forward to the 1950s in America and that's where the first compression-wear as we know it was produced to again treat injuries after WWII. Major companies like Jobst, Juzo, and Mediven adapted the idea and brought it to the European market not long after. During the 1980s, compression-wear was improved after multiple studies showed how they were helpful for circulation during exercise. Go forward again to 2000 and that's when the 4 major levels of compression were released as major helpers for those suffering from conditions like swelling, fatigue, and achiness from varicose veins. Then in 2008, compression stockings were also found as able to prevent edema and deep vein thrombosis. Since then compression wear is continually being adapted and improved to treat all sorts of medical issues as well as being simply comfortable for those who have to stand or sit for long periods of time.