Images reproduced with kind permission from Sigvaris

You will need:
- Cloth measuring tape
- Pen and paper

Getting the right fit is important so that the stockings can work properly, improving blood flow and reducing blood pooling in the legs.
You may want to get a friend to help you with this, although it can be done yourself.
If you don’t feel that you can do this by yourself, ask a trained professional at your local doctors or pharmacy.
Try to take the measurements as soon as you get up, or after your legs have been elevated for 20 minutes.
Measure both legs and take an average of the two measurements. Write down your measurements so that you can compare them to the size charts.

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Knee-Highs

For knee-highs (socks) you will need to take 3 measurements (see diagram).

b: Ankle, taken at the thinnest part
c: Calf, taken at the widest part
A-D: The length of your leg from where your knee bends to the floor. This measurement should be taken whilst standing.

thigh-Highs

For thigh-highs (stockings) you will need to take 4 measurements (see diagram).

b: Ankle, taken at the thinnest part
c: Calf, taken at the widest part
m: Thigh, taken at the widest part
A-G: The length of your leg from the top of your thigh to the floor. This measurement should be taken whilst standing.

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tights

For tights you will need to take the same measurements that you would for thigh-highs, plus your hip circumference.

comparing to size charts

To determine the size you will need, you will need the size chart for the range you want to buy, as most of the sizes differ for each range.

Your measurements may not align perfectly with a particular size. In this case, try to find the nearest one, whilst remembering that a correct fit around the ankle is most beneficial.

The A-D and A-G measurements should be used to determine whether you need normal or long hosiery.

Only the ladies Diaphane, Opalis, and Expert ranges include size XS. Only Diaphane, Opalis, Expert, and Soyance include size XXL.

The ladies Diaphane range has Thigh + sizes for those of you that have slightly larger thighs.

All of the mens products include sizes S to XXL, except Laine which does not inclide size XXL.

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