Learn
Compression,
Explained.
What compression actually does, what it doesn't, and how people use it on long days, during travel, and around training. Plain language, no hype.
The Travel & Swelling Guide
The Performance & Recovery Guide
The Short Version
Compression applies gentle, consistent pressure. Most people wear it because their legs feel better at the end of a long day — not to fix anything.
The Mechanics Of Support
Many people assume support is meant to fix a problem. In reality, support is usually about comfort, confidence, and a steadier feel during movement or a long day. It does not correct underlying structure — and it doesn't need to in order to be useful.
A Secure, Supportive Feel
A close, even fit through the joint or muscle gives a steadier feel while you move, which many people find reassuring during activity.
Comfort Through Long Days
Gentle, consistent pressure through the leg is why most people reach for compression on travel days, long shifts, and hours on their feet.
Copper-Infused Fabric
Our knits use copper-infused fibre for its textile properties — how the fabric wears, breathes, and holds up to repeated washing.
From The Blog
Worth Reading
How To Reduce Swelling After Foot And Ankle Surgery
A surgeon's three-phase guide to the first weeks after surgery, when swelling is at its peak and the priority is protection rather than activity.
Does Compression Help Achilles Tendonitis Or Plantar Fasciitis?
Two of the most common causes of foot and heel pain, how they're connected, and what the evidence actually says about compression.
Common Questions
The things people ask us most often about wearing compression.
Does wearing support make joints weaker?
No. Most people use support temporarily or situationally — on a long day, during a trip, around a workout — without becoming dependent on it.
Is compression only for injuries?
No. It's commonly worn simply for comfort during activity or when legs feel tired, and plenty of people wear it with nothing wrong at all.
How often should I replace a sleeve or sock?
With daily wear, most people find the fit starts to loosen after several months. When it no longer feels snug the way it did when new, it's time to replace it.
How do I pick a size?
Every product page has a size guide with measurements. Fit matters more than anything else here — too loose and it slides, too tight and you won't want to wear it.
When To Seek
Professional Care
Compression is a comfort tool, not a substitute for medical diagnosis. Please see a licensed clinician if you experience:
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Inability to bear weight
Or a locking or giving-way sensation in the joint.
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Warmth, redness or swelling that doesn't settle
Especially in one leg, or if it comes on suddenly.
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Numbness or shooting pain down the limb
Persistent pins and needles, or electric-feeling pain.
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Pain that keeps getting worse
Or any pain that stops you doing things you normally do.
Getting The Fit Right
A sleeve or sock should feel snug and even, with no digging at the top band and no pinching behind the knee. If it leaves deep marks, rolls down, or you find yourself adjusting it all day, it's the wrong size — not the wrong product.
