Men's knee-highs: types and selection rules

Men's knee-highs are a popular wardrobe item that helps not only when playing sports, but also serves as a therapeutic and prophylactic tool in the fight against venous varicose veins, and also helps during the rehabilitation period after injuries and operations. Given the demand and need for this product, manufacturers produce a wide range of products that differ in design, properties and price range.

Depending on the purpose, manufacturers produce several types of men's golf.

Special medical clothing above the knee, which not only helps to get rid of varicose veins, but also prevents its appearance. The principle of action is pressure on the dilated veins and the normalization of their functioning. The pressure strength depends on the degree of compression and is 1, 2, 3 and 4 levels. The disadvantage is a small model range, the absence of woolen models.

Unique products, the action of which is aimed at creating comfortable conditions for playing sports, which contributes to increased performance. Distinctive features - high hygienic performance, increased level of wear resistance. Manufacturers produce both summer lightweight models and winter ones, which have special insulation and moisture removal function. For the production of these sports accessories, manufacturers use a mixture of several fibers - cotton, polyamide, elastane, and for warmed models - wool. A popular shade is white. For different sports, special golf models are produced, which differ in compression zones and the level of muscle support.

• Football - special sports models for running, which have a compression effect and significantly improve blood circulation. Features - a special design, the presence of the effect of moisture removal and a special seal in the heel and toe zones, as well as a retention insert in the center of the foot. The material of manufacture is a combined composition of nylon, polyester and elastane.

• For basketball - products that have point compression. This feature allows you to create increased blood circulation in the lower leg and foot. Distinctive characteristics - a comfortable cut, no discomfort when wearing shoes, the presence of a reinforced insert in the back of the heel.

To improve the efficiency and comfort of wearing, manufacturers produce, along with classic models, more advanced ones.

• With an open nose - summer version that improves ventilation of the foot and allows you to wear open-toed shoes.

• With zipper - an improved model, which is equipped with a special zipper. This fastener not only makes donning easier, but also increases the level of fit. Manufacturers produce different models in which the lock can be located both inside and outside the product.

Before purchasing an accessory such as men's compression socks, you must carefully study their properties, purpose, and be sure to consult with specialists.

Today there are the following compression classes:

• 1 - to improve circulation and prevent venous stasis;
• 2 – an increased level, which is used for varicose veins of enlarged vessels, as well as during the rehabilitation period;
• 3 - high level, products with which can only be used as directed by a doctor;
• 4 - a special healing level.

List of contraindications:

• non-standard limb size;
• the presence of skin diseases;
• violation of the heart.

Taking into account these features of the product, experts recommend paying special attention to the technique of putting on gaiters: it is necessary to start from the toe zone, gradually rising. To prevent deformation and the appearance of mechanical damage, rings and all jewelry must be removed before starting equipment, and the nails must have a minimum length.

Depending on the purpose and functionality men's leggings can be made from different types of raw materials.

• Cotton - a natural material with a pleasant structure and high hygienic performance. Advantages - moisture-absorbing effect, high level of air exchange, absence of static electricity. The disadvantage is the low drying rate.

• Nylon - a high-tech synthetic material that has a high level of wear resistance, resilience and elasticity. Advantages - the maximum level of fit, creating comfortable sensations, lightness, protection of the skin from chafing,

On the shelves of specialized stores, you can see products from several well-known manufacturers.

• RelaxSan Is an Italian brand that produces quality products. Advantages - dosed effect, mesh structure, high level of air permeability, antibacterial impregnation.

• Elasma - is a Russian manufacturer that produces quality products for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases. Experts recommend using the socks of this manufacturer during sports, during flights and during the rehabilitation period after injuries.

• Venoteks - a Russian manufacturer whose products have a high level of quality and an affordable price range.

To solve this problem, manufacturers have developed special long knee-highs with a compression effect, thanks to which it is possible to reduce the level of stress, improve blood circulation, and also speed up the healing process after injuries and operations, but the positive effect directly depends on the accuracy of the selection of the wardrobe item.