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2. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Compression stockings are constructed using elastic fibers or rubber. These fibers help compress the limb, aiding in circulation. Compression stockings are offered in different levels of compression. The unit of measure used to classify the pressure of the stockings is mmHg. They are often sold in a variety of pressure ranges. [citation needed]

3. Should you wear compression socks on flights? Experts ... - AOL

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   Compression socks are generally safe to wear, but consult with your doctor to make sure they are the correct size and compression level. Ill-fitting socks may cause discomfort, irritation or leg ...

4. Tights - Wikipedia

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   In the United Kingdom, the word "tights" is used for footed garments, which would always be worn under another item of clothing such as shorts or a skirt, while "leggings" refers to footless leg-wear of any denier, the exception being ballet tights which may have an opening under the sole allowing them to be rolled up to expose the foot without ...

5. Pantyhose - Wikipedia

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   Pantyhose, sometimes also called sheer tights, are close-fitting legwear covering the wearer's body from the waist to the toes. Pantyhose first appeared on store shelves in 1959 for the advertisement of new design panties (Allen Gant's product, 'Panti-Legs') [1] as a convenient alternative to stockings and/or control panties which, in turn, replaced girdles.

6. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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   A bellyband, wrap, or abdominal binder is a compression garment which resembles a tubetop but worn over the abdomen of expectant mothers. [2] Bellybands are also commonly worn post-childbirth to help provide abdominal and back support thereby making it easier to perform day to day tasks, and to help mothers with their posture.

7. Sock - Wikipedia

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   Liner socks are socks which are worn underneath another sock with the intention being to prevent blisters. Toe socks encases each toe individually the same way a finger is encased in a glove , while other socks have one compartment for the big toe and one for the rest, like a mitten ; most notably what Japanese call tabi while other parts of ...