JOBST Compression Stockings

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JOBST Compression Stockings

Your Health.

The risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is low in most travelers, but the level of risk depends on the length of the trip and whether the traveler has risk factors for developing blood clots. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, safeguards for preventing DVT include moving, stretching, walking, leg exercises and wearing properly fitted gradient compression stockings.

JOBST is the #1 physician recommended brand of medical compression stockings, and they have over 60 years of experience in fitting and design. They offer compression stockings for both women and men with a total satisfaction guarantee.

For Women

There are several comforts and styles and to choose from, including:

• UltraSheer. The sheerest compression stocking in its class. Lightweight, comfortable and highly effective in optimizing leg health. Made of nylon and spandex yarns combined with a silicone blend softener for easier donning and comfort.
• Colors: Natural, honey, sun bronze, suntan, anthracite, espresso, classic black, midnight navy.
• UltraSheer Diamond Pattern. Offers a striking diamond pattern to create an elegant, contemporary look. Made of exceptionally soft yarns for optimal comfort.
• Colors: Espresso, classic black.
• Opaque. Ultrasoft for the most comfortable stocking in its class. Lightweight and highly effective in optimizing leg health. Smooth design and soft texture provides a softer, more fashionable look with the ultimate in year-round coverage.
• Colors: Natural, espresso, classic black, midnight navy.

For Men

JOBST forMen offers comfortable, gradient compression hosiery designed for men’s needs, combining efficacy and fashion with all the important details, including:

• Attractive ribbed design with 3-D structure.
• Easy to wear with a comfortable band that keeps socks up without binding.
• Flat toe seams and a roomy toe section.
• Reinforced heels for a longer lasting, durable product.
• Antibacterial additive to reduce odors.
• Special moisture transport system with multi-fiber yarns to keep feet dryer.
• Colors:Black, khaki, white, brown, navy.

Ordering JOBST Compression Stockings

You can order JOBST compression stockings online and expense to your CTREX account. Manufacturers recommend replacing your stockings after six months if you travel frequently. Otherwise, replace when obviously damaged, elasticity is gone or stockings are noticeably stretched or loose at the ankle. There are many vendors that carry the stockings, we have included 3 below. Please note that Chevron does not have an affiliation with these vendors.

• Women’s UltraSheer knee high, 15-20 mmHg compression
• MMAR Medical Group, Inc.
• CompressionSale.com
• Ames Walker
• Men’s knee high, 15-20 mmHg compression
• MMAR Medical Group, Inc.
• CompressionSale.com
• Ames Walker

Measuring and Sizing

Properly fittingJOBST compression stockings should feel snug at first. It may take a few days to adjust to the pressure.

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