TRUFORM Classic Medical Closed Toe 20-30 mmHg Thigh High Stockings Measuring Guide for Compression Stockings Measuring your legs for compression stockings, support socks, support hose, and gradient compression hosiery:

• For knee-highs: measure around your ankle and calf. Then, measure the distance from the floor to the back of your knee. • For thigh-high and pantyhose: measure around your ankle, calf, and upper thigh. Then, measure the distance from the floor to your upper thigh (bottom of your buttocks).

An Important Measuring Tip... If swelling is an issue with you, measure your legs, first thing in the morning, after you get out of bed. This is when swelling is at a minimum, and the size of your legs should remain once the swelling is eliminated. Each of our compression products has a sizing chart on the product page.

ANKLE CALF LENGTH Measure Measure Measure from around the around the the floor to the ankle at the calf muscle bend behind the narrowest at the knee. point, widest part.

generally above the ankle bone.

THIGH THIGH Measure LENGTH around the Measure thigh the distance approx. 3" from the below the bottom of gluteal fold your (crease of buttocks to buttocks). the floor.

Sizes may differ between various brands of support stockings. Keep in mind that each manufacturer of support hose has their own sizing chart. A medium size in one brand of circulation stockings, may not be a medium in another. Some brands of compression stockings offer petite (shorter) lengths, while others do not. Knowing your measurements will ensure you get compression hosiery that fits properly and comfortably.