Activa® Class 1 Unisex Ribbed Socks

Ribbed Class 1 socks in Black, 14-17mmHg

The rib on these socks is the plain kind you would find in any sock drawer, which is most of the point: they sit under trousers and read as ordinary socks. The compression is graduated, UK Class 1 at 14-17mmHg, firmest at the ankle and easing off as it travels up the calf. Activa® Class 1 Unisex Ribbed Socks are designed for the management of varicose veins and for tired, aching legs.

Where the pressure sits

Class 1 is the lightest of the British Standard compression classes, so the sock feels closer to a firm everyday sock than a medical one. The top finishes below the knee and should lie flat against the leg, with no folding or rolling of the cuff. Put the socks on first thing in the morning, before any swelling has built up through the day, and take them off at night. They pull on more easily at that hour too.

Black, four sizes, Closed Toe

• UK Class 1 graduated compression, 14-17mmHg
• Closed Toe
• Black, in Small, Medium, Large and X-Large
• Unisex sizing, worn by men and women
• Latex-free, made by Lohmann & Rauscher
• Machine wash at or below 40°C. Do not tumble dry or iron

It's important to get the right fit when it comes to compression garments. That's why Daylong Shop recommends that you contact a nurse, GP or pharmacist to ensure that compression hosiery is appropriate for you. If so, you will then need to be measured in order to obtain the correct size which will ensure that the garment works correctly and feels comfortable.