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http://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2012.36.3.335

A Comparison of Imported Medical Compression Stockings by Manufacturing Country  

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)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / v.36, no.3, 2012 , pp. 335-345 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Medical compression stockings; Compression classes; Basic body measurements;
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