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A Comparison of Imported Medical Compression Stockings by Manufacturing Country

수입 의료용 압박스타킹의 제조국가별 비교

  • Do, Wol-Hee (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chonnam National University/The Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Kim, Nam-Soon (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Chonnam National University/The Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chonnam National University)
  • 도월희 (전남대학교 의류학과/전남대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 김남순 (전남대학교 의류학과/전남대학교 생활과학연구소)
  • Received : 2011.12.15
  • Accepted : 2012.01.16
  • Published : 2012.03.31
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Abstract

This study provides product survey data for the development of medical compression stockings. An investigation analyzed imported medical compression stockings of 40 brands from 6 countries sold in the Korean market, such as Jobst$^{(R)}$, Therafirm$^{(R)}$, Rxtar$^{(R)}$, Varicoin$^{(R)}$, and Sheer&Soft (USA), Sigvaris Venosan$^{(R)}$ 4000 (Switzerland), Best$^{(R)}$ and Segreta$^{(R)}$ (Italy), Venex$^{(R)}$, Star cotton, Doktus$^{(R)}$, Maxis$^{(R)}$, Maxis$^{(R)}$ Cotton, Lastofa$^{(R)}$, and Memory Aloe Vera (Germany), and Gunze (Japan), Venos and Yolanda (Taiwan). The main fibers of compression stockings were nylon and spandex; in addition, the fiber content was different by country and brand. The number of compression classes of imported products was USA (5), Italy (5), Germany (4), Switzerland (3), Japan (3), and Taiwan (3). For basic body measurements, USA and Swiss brands used ankle circumference, calf circumference, thigh circumference, calf length, and thigh length. Italian brands used height and weight, and Japanese brands used height and hip circumference. German brands used subdivided circumferences such as ankle circumference, calf circumference, knee circumference, middle thigh circumference, and thigh circumference.

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