1. health and fitness
2. disease
3. diabetes

Silca,
an Italian history
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For over 50 years, Silca hosiery has been designing, developing and manufacturing hosiery
for women and men.
The reliability and competence of people with
a lifelong experience in hosiery production are
particularly reflected in the quality of Silca’s
special hosiery items. Graduated compression, support and technical stockings and
tights require high professionalism, top quality
yarn weaving and constant quality control.
Silca is the proud brand of this series of
products for the comfort of the legs, resulting from its well-established experience.
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Contents
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SILCA, an Italian history
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NADY: the legs’ wellbeing
The wellbeing system
a continuous massage
the true comfort heel
preventative action
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LEGEND
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The range:
Nady 40
Nady 70
Nady 140
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Choosing the size
How to prevent circulation problems
How to wear stockings
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HOSTESS: preventing with elegance
The range:
05
Hostess 40
Hostess 100
Hostess 140
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CONFORT: lightness and comfort
The range:
Confort 10
Confort 15
Confort 20
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CONFORT NATURAL WOOL
The range:
Confort natural wool 15
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HOSTESS and CONFORT:
Choosing the size
HOSTESS
confort
Nady:
the legs’
wellbeing
Silca has created a line of stockings designed for the health of legs, the Nady line,
featuring graduated compression, support and technical stockings and tights
for women.
From design to packaging, the production
process of the compression line takes place entirely in our Italian plants. Up to four
manual production inspections are carried
out for the Nady line.
All the Nady line products undergo the Sanitized antibacterial and antifungal treatment.
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The wellbeing
system
1 a continuous massage
Nady has been designed to solve blood circulation problems, which manifest with heavy
legs and swollen ankles.
The Nady preventative line constantly and
effectively massages the legs, by offering
a pleasant sensation of lightness and wellbeing to those wearing it, just like after a massage by expert hands.
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The most suitable compression level should
be chosen for the greatest benefits:
[
8/10 mmHg
40
12/14 mmHg
70
140
light
massage
medium
massage
strong
massage
eases the feeling
of fatigue
] [
eases the feeling
of fatigue
prevents swelling
15/18 mmHg
] [
eases the feeling
of fatigue
prevents swelling
anti-fatigue
]
2 the true “comfort” heel
The Nady line graduated compression tights have
the true comfort heel.
This is obtained thanks to a special manufacturing technique and use of particular machines.
This style allows for:
a. the heel to precisely fit in its correct position,
conferring greater stability to the tight and preventing this from moving while walking
b. the correct compression of the tight in the right
location
c. improved wearing comfort of the tight.
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The correct positioning
of the true comfort heel
favours the correct
compression of the ankle
Preventative
action
ANKLE:
STRONG compression
10
CALF:
MEDIUM compression
THIGH:
LIGHT compression
3 compression
HEAVY LEGS, SWOLLEN ANKLES OR A FEELING OF FATIGUE?
The main causes of these conditions derive principally from incorrect living
habits. Limited muscle activity causes the leg muscles to contract, the muscle mass increases, thus compressing the veins. This leads to blood stasis
inside the veins preventing it from flowing back to the heart.
HOW DO WE PREVENT VENOUS HYPERTENSION?
By exerting a sufficient outside pressure to contrast the internal blood
pressure, so as to force it to gradually flow back to the heart.
The graduated compression stockings help the returning process of the
blood thanks to the differentiated counter-pressure they exert along the leg.
The constant use of differentiated compression stockings or tights
improves the venous circulation of the legs.
WHAT DOES GRADUATED MEAN?
Graduated refers to the pressure exerted from the strongest at the ankle and gradually reducing at the calf and thigh. This gradual pressure
may change depending on the needs of those wearing it. From a light
compression for those wanting to benefit from simply support to a greater
compression for those who need a more intense treatment.
HOW IS THE COMPRESSION OF THE STOCKING (OR ELASTIC COMPRESSION) EXPRESSED?
This is defined in terms of compression classes, which the specialist refers to
when identifying the type of tights to be used. It is measured at specific points
of the leg and expressed in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
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Legend
Each item’s description includes an icon showing the
item’s main features.
comfy toe
top
reinforced heel
and toe
lace-trimmed figure
firming bodice
toe + heel + sole
large gusset +
panty
high soft cuff
smooth band
maternity tights
with adjustable
waistband
silicone lace band
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Colors
bianco = white
avorio = ivory
panna = cream
pesco = peach
confetto = pale pink
corda = ecru
duna = dune
nudo = nude
beige = beige
sabbia = sand
playa = playa
miele = honey
daino = tan
caramel = caramel
visone = mink
muskat = medium brown
avana = havana brown
the = tea
bronzage = bronze
fuxia = fuchsia pink
rosso = red
glacé = light chestnut brown
castagna = chestnut
tabacco = tobacco
marron = chestnut brown
marrone = brown
chocolate = chocolate
bordeaux = burgundy
moro = dark brown
moka = mocha
cielo = sky blue
copiativo = bright royal blue
maren = sea blue
blu = blue
artico = artic
grigio = grey
grafite = graphite
fumo = smoke grey
antracite = nearly black
nero = black
moda = stylish
Information on colours and packages is provided as a reference only.
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LIGHT compresion
[ 8/10 mmHg ]
Relieves the feeling of leg
tiredness and heaviness.
This is an excellent anti-fatigue
item for those having to stand
and/or sit daily for extended
periods of time.
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THE RANGE:
» plain knit knee-highs
» plain knit stockings
» plain knit hold-ups
» plain knit tights
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knee-highs plain knit
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(8/10 mmHg)
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra kneehighs with heel and toe, soft and high
cuff.
CODE:
GD 4114
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
88% polyamide - 12% elastane
sabbia
playa
caramel
visone
muskat
antracite
nero
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stockings
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(8/10 mmHg)
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra
stockings with heel and toe, soft band.
plain knit
CODE:
CA 4122
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
88% polyamide - 12% elastane
playa
visone
muskat
glacè
blu
fumo
nero
40
hold-ups
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(8/10 mmHg)
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra
hold-ups, with heel and toe, silicone
lace top.
plain knit
CODE:
CA 4105
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
88% polyamide - 12% elastane
sabbia
playa
visone
nero
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tights
plain knit
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(8/10 mmHg)
CODE:
Plain knit, double-covered, cotton
gusset Lycra tights with heel and toe.
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV
Queen-sizes:
V - IIIXL - VXL
Also available with queen-size panty.
CL 4143
CL 4144 queen-size
BOX: 1 pair
85% polyamide - 15% elastane
bianco
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
glacè
blu
antracite
nero
40
70
MEDIUM compression
[ 12/14 mmHg ]
Helps prevent conditions
caused by irregular circulation,
relieves swelling, tones and
relaxes the legs.
THE RANGE:
» mesh knit knee-highs
» mesh knit stockings
» plain knit hold-ups
» mesh knit hold-ups
» mesh knit tights
» mesh knit maternity tights
70
knee-highs mesh knit
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12/14 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
knee-highs, with heel and toe,
reinforced sole, soft and high cuff.
CODE:
GD 4126
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
83% polyamide - 17% elastane
bianco
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
blu
fumo
nero
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stockings
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12/14 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
stockings with heel and toe,
sole and soft band.
mesh knit
CODE:
CA 4127
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
86% polyamide - 14% elastane
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
glacè
blu
fumo
nero
70
hold-ups
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(10/12 mmHg)
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra
hold-ups with silicone lace band.
plain knit
CODE:
CA 4121
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
76% polyamide - 24% elastane
playa
visone
nero
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hold-ups
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12/14 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
hold-ups with toe, sole and heel,
and silicone lace band.
mesh knit
CODE:
CA 4116
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
86% polyamide - 14% elastane
sabbia
nero
70
playa
visone
tights
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12/14 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra tights,
with toe, sole and heel.
Also available with queen-size panty.
mesh knit
CODE:
CL 4135
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
Queen-sizes:
IIXL - IIIXL - IVXL - VXL
BOX: 1 pair
83% polyamide - 17% elastane
bianco
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
glacè
blu
fumo
nero
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tights
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12/14 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
maternity tights, with toe, sole and heel,
and adjustable waistband.
maternity
CODE:
CL 4137
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
83% polyamide - 17% elastane
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
blu
nero
70
140
STRONG compression
[ 15/18 mmHg ]
Improves elasticity
of vein walls, prevents swelling
and tingling sensations.
THE RANGE:
» mesh knit knee-highs
» microfibre knee-highs
» mesh knit stockings
» mesh knit hold-ups
» mesh knit tights
» mesh knit maternity tights
» microfibre tights
140
knee-highs mesh knit
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
knee-highs with heel and toe, reinforced
sole, and soft and high cuff.
CODE:
GD 4124
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
75% polyamide - 25% elastane
bianco
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
blu
fumo
nero
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knee-highs microfibre
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15 mmHg)
Plain knit, opaque, microfibre Lycra
knee-highs with heel and toe, soft
and high cuff.
CODE:
GD 4154
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
82% polyamide - 18% elastane
nero
140
stockings
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
stockings with toe, heel and sole,
and soft band.
mesh knit
CODE:
CA 4129
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
83% polyamide - 17% elastane
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
fumo
nero
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hold-ups
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
hold-ups with toe, sole and heel,
silicone lace band.
mesh knit
CODE:
CA 4163
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
83% polyamide - 17% elastane
sabbia
nero
140
playa
visone
tights
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra tights
with toe, sole and heel.
Also available with queen-size panty.
mesh knit
CODE:
CL 4138
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
Queen-sizes:
IIXL - IIIXL - IVXL - VXL
BOX: 1 pair
75% polyamide - 25% elastane
bianco
sabbia
playa
visone
muskat
glacè
blu
fumo
nero
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tights
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, double-covered Lycra
maternity tights with toe, sole and heel,
and adjustable waistband.
maternity
CODE:
CL 4141
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
75% polyamide - 25% elastane
sabbia
playa
visone
nero
140
tights
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(15/18 mmHg)
Mesh knit, microfibre, opaque Lycra
tights with toe and heel.
microfibre
CODE:
CL 4149
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV - V
BOX: 1 pair
79% polyamide - 21% elastane
nero
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Choosing
the size
In order to have a stocking providing the
correct compression, it is important to
choose not only the most appropriate
compression type, but also the right
size.
This table contains the necessary information to identify the right size.
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2
3
4
5
FOOT SIZE
35/36
37/38
38/39
39/40
40/41
STOCKING SIZE
38/40
42/44
44/46
46/48
50/52
SIZE
In the 40, 70 and 140 den tights the “XL” line is available.
How to prevent
circulation problems
The graduated stockings and tights can be one of the most
effective and natural treatments for preventing and dealing
with circulation problems. As well as using compression
stockings, it is important to follow some simple rules.
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Avoid a sedentary lifestyle. If your work entails sitting or standing
for extended periods of time or travelling often, you should rotate
your feet in small circles, in order to activate your circulation. Alternatively, you should rise on your toes in order to activate the pumping
of leg muscles.
•
Avoid bathing in hot water. Prolonged bathing or exposure to any
source of heat, such as Turkish bath, sauna and sand bath should
be avoided. Walking in the sea or pool water as well as alternating
hot and cold water have a beneficial massaging effect.
•
Keep weight under control. Have a diet high in fibres, vitamins and
minerals, and drink lots of water. Being overweight damages the
heart, arteries and veins.
•
Avoid tight clothing. Garters, elastic bands and high heels can prevent normal blood flow.
•
Sleep holding your legs higher than the heart. Ideally, a wedge
should be placed under your feet.
•
Exercise regularly. Alternatively, have daily walks of at least one
hour.
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How to wear
stockings
For a long-lasting quality and wear of graduated compression
tights, it is important to follow some small tips. First:
» the graduated compression stockings and tights should be
worn in the morning when legs are rested
» take care of anything that may damage the stockings, such
as rings, for example.
Following are some simple rules for putting on graduated compression stockings and tights:
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Open the stocking and roll it down into an
O-shape to the toes.
Gently place the toe and heel over your foot with
a rotating movement.
Once the stocking is correctly placed,
gently unroll it up the calf and thigh.
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2
Use your hands to accompany the tights up
to the hips, gently and continuously smooth them
over your leg and waist with circular movements.
Make sure the tights or stockings are
smoothed out and fit correctly, resulting in the
right distribution of compression grades
and a beneficial massage.
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Hostess:
preventing
with elegance
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The plain knit Lycra tights are dedicated to all dynamic women who spend long periods on their feet.
Specifically designed for those desiring tights with a
preventative action and comfort without foregoing elegance and their legs’ wellbeing.
There are three types of compression:
40
(8 mmHg)
100
(12 mmHg)
140
(18 mmHg)
HOSTESS
» LIGHT compression:
support action
» MEDIUM compression:
support,
massaging action
» STRONG compression:
support,
massaging,
preventative action
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Tights
Hostess: the revolutionary sheer,
high leg comfort tights just like a
fashion item.
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tiene elastico
Comfortable
elastic band
high leg
lace-trimmed
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no creases
comfortable
toe
HOSTESS
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Enhances femininity
through a beneficial
and anti-fatigue action
on the legs.
THE RANGE:
» tights 40
» tights 100
» tights 140
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tights 40
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(8 mmHg)
CODE:
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra tights
with cotton gusset, high leg
and shaping top.
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV
Queen-size:
V
Also available in queen size.
CL 4148
CL 4187 queen-size
BOX: 1 pair
87% polyamide - 13% elastane
playa
visone
muskat
moka
blu
antracite
nero
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HOSTESS
tights 100
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(12 mmHg)
CODE:
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra tights
with cotton gusset, high leg
and shaping top.
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV
Queen-size:
V
Also available in queen size.
CL 4176
CL 4182 queen-size
BOX: 1 pair
87% polyamide - 13% elastane
sabbia
visone
muskat
moka
blu
antracite
nero
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HOSTESS
tights 140
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(18 mmHg)
CODE:
Plain knit, double-covered Lycra tights
with cotton gusset, high leg
and shaping top.
SIZES:
I - II - III - IV
Queen-size:
V
Also available in queen size.
CL 4157
CL 4183 queen-size
BOX: 1 pair
79% polyamide - 21% elastane
playa
visone
muskat
moka
blu
antracite
nero
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Confort:
lightness
and comfort
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The graduated compression, support, cotton socks are designed for
men who travel often or spend long
hours in the office and enjoy an elegant, but comfortable life. Also ideal
for leisure time.
Confort is the unisex knee-high also loved by
women because of its comfort and pleasant
feeling of wellbeing.
Confort is available in three different grades:
10
» LIGHT compression
15
» MEDIUM compression
20
» STRONG compression
prevents the feeling of heaviness
10 mmHg
15 mmHg
20 mmHg
confort
prevents the feeling of heaviness,
favours the venous flow
prevents the feeling of heaviness,
favours the venous flow
has a preventative effect
knee-highs
Confort: the graduated compression
knee-high is breathable thanks to the
weft knit and cotton next to skin.
soft cuff
shaped calf
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shaped instep
comfortable
toe
confort
confort
The breathable knee-high
with cotton next to skin.
Weft knit for a beneficial
massaging effect.
THE RANGE:
» confort 10
» confort 15
» confort 20
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confort 10
» LIGHT COMPRESSION
(10 mmHg)
Weft knit, double-covered Lycra
knee-highs with cotton next to skin.
CODE:
GD 4118
SIZES:
XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL
BOX:
case: 1 pair
package: 12 items
55% polyamide - 6% elastane 39% cotton
confort
bianco
marrone
antracite
nero
blu
confort 15
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(15 mmHg)
Weft knit, double-covered Lycra
knee-highs with cotton next to skin.
CODE:
GD 9190
SIZES:
XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL
BOX:
case: 1 pair
package: 12 items
52% polyamide - 10% elastane 38% cotton
bianco
beige
bordeaux
marrone
blu
antracite
nero
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confort 20
» STRONG COMPRESSION
(20 mmHg)
Weft knit, double-covered Lycra
knee-highs with cotton next to skin.
CODE:
GD 4113
SIZES:
XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL
BOX:
case: 1 pair
package: 12 items
50% polyamide - 14% elastane 36% cotton
bianco
marrone
antracite
nero
blu
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The new graduated compression knee-highs
in untreated merino wool are ideal for the winter
season.
Confort natural wool is the unisex knee-high which
lets the skin breathe. It provides superior comfort
thanks to merino wool’s natural properties to maintain the body’s ideal microclimate. This untreated
yarn naturally isolates from both warm and cold
conditions and does not cause allergies or irritation to the skin. It is particularly suited for people
with blood circulation problems such as cold feet
and swollen legs.
Merino wool is also extremely soft, does not have an
itchy feel and does not wrinkle easily.
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Confort natural wool is available in MEDIUM compression.
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» MEDIUM compression
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confort wool
Merino wool breathable
knee-high.
As well as providing
a beneficial massage it
regulates the temperature
of the feet and legs.
THE RANGE:
» confort wool 15
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confort wool 15
» MEDIUM COMPRESSION
(15 mmHg)
Merino wool, double-covered
knee-highs with soft cuff.
CODE:
GD 9193
SIZES:
XS - S - M - L - XL - XXL
BOX:
case: 1 pair
package: 12 items
44% merino wool - 39% polyamide 17% lycra elastane
blu
antracite
nero
confort
Choosing the size
In order to have a stocking providing the correct
compression, it is important to choose not only
the most appropriate compression type, but also
the right size.
This table contains the necessary information to
identify the right size.
HOSTESS
1
2
3
4
5 XL
FOOT SIZE
35/36
37/38
38/39
39/40
40/41
STOCKING SIZE
38/40
42/44
44/46
46/48
50/52
SIZE
confort
SIZE
FOOT SIZE
STOCKING SIZE
HOSTESS
8/81/2
9/91/2
10/101/2 11/111/2 12/121/2 13/131/2 131/2/14
37/38
39/40
41/42
42/43
43/44
44/45
45/46
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
XXXL
confort