Specification
| Fabric |
80% cotton, 20% spandex |
| Compression |
20 to 30 mmHg, graduated |
| Gradient |
Firmest at the ankle, easing upward through the calf |
| Length |
Knee high |
| Sizes |
S/M and L/XL |
| Colour |
Light grey |
| Care |
Cold wash, air dry, no fabric softener |
Why a cotton blend
Cotton against the skin feels softer than a fully synthetic knit, which matters when skin is more sensitive than usual and when you are wearing something for twelve hours. The spandex is what creates and holds the compression.
The honest trade-off: a cotton-rich sock is soft, but it holds moisture more than a technical synthetic does. If you run hot or you are pregnant through a summer, air them out properly between wears and rotate two pairs rather than wearing the same one two days running.
What 20 to 30 mmHg means
mmHg is the unit compression is measured in. 20 to 30 sits in the firm range, above everyday flight socks and below prescription-strength medical compression.
It is a meaningful level of compression. Most women are completely fine with it, but if you have a circulatory condition, diabetes, neuropathy, or any concern about your legs, it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife before you start. See is compression safe during pregnancy.
Graduated, not just tight
The pressure is highest at the ankle and decreases as it rises. That gradient is what encourages fluid to move upward rather than pooling. A sock that squeezes evenly, or worse, squeezes hardest at the top, works against you.
More on how graduated compression works
Latex
These do not contain latex. If you have a latex allergy and have reacted to compression garments before, this is usually the reason.
