The principle of compression knitwear lies in the fact that the target body is targeted pressure. It decreases in the direction up, starting from the foot. Thus, there is a normalization of blood flow in the entire venous and cardiovascular system.
Purpose of compression linen:
- Compression lingerie for sports.
- Compression underwear for weight loss.
- Curative compression underwear from varicose veins.
- Postpartum compression underwear.
Compression lingerie for sports - advantages:
- fatigue of the main muscle groups decreases;
- a constant temperature in the muscles is maintained;
- compression of the material reduces energy losses during heavy training;
- increases the endurance of the body;
- prevents the occurrence of convulsions during overloads.
In addition, compression sportswear helps to achieve the desired results in body modeling much faster.
Compression lingerie for weight loss and correction:
- creates an additional load on the muscles and skin, which leads them to tone;
- Removes excess moisture from the body;
- with the help of stimulation and massage under pressure, the fat folds are smoothed;
- when practicing sports in such underwear, the effect of training increases almost 2-fold.
Therapeutic anti-varicose compression underwear:
- there is a stimulation of blood flow in the direction upwards, towards the heart and to the lungs;
- correct circulation in the limbs;
- the load is not reduced by the veins and vessels of the legs;
- maintain a constant normal temperature of the limbs;
- the risk of varicose veins and gout in diabetes mellitus is prevented.
Postnatal compression linen:
- supports the weakened muscles of the abdominal press;
- acceleration of recovery of the uterus and pelvic organs;
- the prolapse of the vaginal walls is prevented.
How to choose a compression underwear:
1. The degree of pressure (compression) applied:
- Underclass 1 compression is considered preventive and can be used to prevent varicose veins in pregnant women, overweight people or, if necessary, constantly stand;
- Underclothes of the second compression class are used to treat the initial stage of varicose veins and after transplantation of vein effusions. Can be used as a prophylaxis for the development of embolism and thrombosis. Appointed by a doctor;
- Underclothes of grade 3 compression are recommended after examination by a phlebologist. It is effective in treating severe stages of varicose veins and pronounced symptoms of the disease.
2. The material for manufacturing must be synthetic. This is due to the fact that the use of natural tissues does not allow to ensure a proper level of targeted pressure. It is worth paying attention to the quality of the yarns used, as well as their elasticity.
3. The technique of knitting:
- Circular knitting is used for products without seams only the lowest degree of compression. Provides high elasticity and elasticity. It is mainly used to make corrective compression underwear - stockings and pantyhose;
- Flat knitting makes the knitwear less elastic and involves the presence of stitches. It is this type that is used to make therapeutic linen of high compression classes.
4. Hypoallergenicity of the laundry. Sometimes antimicrobial components are added to the compression jersey, which can cause allergies.
5. Design of underwear. It is important that it is pleasant and brings a sense of comfort. If you can not find the right model for a long time, you can make compression linen on request.
6. The price of products. Due to the high quality of the material, the cost of laundry can not be low, it is 2-5 thousand rubles.
7. Manufacturer. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions in this matter and carefully study the history of the manufacturer. It is desirable to have an idea of the material that is used for sewing clothes.
Compression lingerie - how to choose the size?
The sizes of compression linen vary from all manufacturers. For the convenience of customers, a table is always shown on the back of the product package, showing the correspondence of the size and the following parameters:
- Maximum hip circumference.
- Girth of the leg under the knee.
- Girth of calf muscle.
- Circumference of ankles.
- Growth.
Compression lingerie - how to wear?
Due to the properties of such linen, it is recommended to wear it constantly, taking off only for the night. If this is not possible, then it is recommended to walk in the laundry for at least 8-10 hours a day. This is the minimum period that allows to ensure the proper level of pressure and therapeutic effect.