Frequent Questions
HOW DO KENDALL STOCKINGS WORK?
Kendall stockings are graduated compression stockings, meaning that the highest compression is concentrated on the ankle and gradually decreases up to the thigh level. This compression facilitates the blood return from the lower limbs to the heart - a constant body fight against gravity.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAL KENDALL STOCKINGS AND COMMON ESTHETIC STOCKINGS?
Kendall stockings leave the factory with a graduated compression expressed in mmHg (mercury millimeters). There are 4 compression types: 15mmHG, 20mmHG, 30mmHG and 40mmHG, a number that refers to the stockings' highest compression, exercised on the ankle area. Esthetic stockings do not compress as medical ones (starting from 15 mmHg).
WHICH ARE THE KENDALL STOCKINGS AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET?
- Soft Compression (15mmHG or 13-17mmHG)
- Medium Compression (20mmHG or 18-21 mmHG)
- High Compression (30mmHG or 20-30mmHG)
- Extra High Compression (40mmHG or 30-40mmHG)
HOW LONG DO KENDALL MEDICAL STOCKINGS LAST?
Kendall medical stockings do not have a specific duration time. It depends a lot from the wearing and care that the wearer has in handling and washing the product.
MAY I BUY KENDALL MEDICAL STOCKINGS WITHOUT A MEDICAL PRESCRITION?
Yes, but Kendall stockings must be prescribed by your doctor, at least in the first buy, so that all of the product's therapeutic benefits can be obtained.
WHY SHOULD I WEAR KENDALL STOCKINGS IN MY EVERYDAY LIFE?
- So you can avoid feeling tiredness, pain and swelling of the legs at the end of the day.
- For your wellbeing and comfort
- For greater productivity and performance on the job
DOES WEARING KENDALL STOCKINGS ELIMINATE LEG VARICES?
No, Kendall stockings are meant for treating symptoms, such as pain and swelling. However, wearing Kendall stockings may avoid the emergence of future varices.
IS WEARING KENDALL STOCKINGS RECOMMENDED DURING PREGNANCY?
Yes, Kendall stockings provide comfort during pregnancy. In this phase women go through, hormonal alterations and compression of the uterus against abdominal veins worsen the problem of patients tending to develop varices in the legs. Wearing Kendall stockings avoids swelling and lessens the varicose problem.
WHAT ARE THE COUNTERINDICATIONS TO WEARING KENDALL STOCKINGS?
Infection, ulcerations (wounds) and eczema (allergy) on the skin of the lower limbs; excessive cardiac insufficiency and symptomatic arterial insufficiency of the lower limbs.
MAY I ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXERCIZING AND WEIGHT LIFTING WHILE WEARING THE STOCKINGS?
Yes, it is possible to perform many physical activities with the stockings on.
HOW CAN I KNOW THE IDEAL SIZE FOR MY CASE?
Your doctor should measure your calf in order to estimate the appropriate size for you biotype. In the case of men's stockings, it is possible to identify the ideal size by the number of their shoes.
See more on the Measurement Table.
MAY I SLEEP WEARING THE KENDALL STOCKINGS?
Never. The Kendall stockings should be put on in the morning up to 30 minutes after waking up. They should be removed at the end of the day or the day's work, because when the person is at rest (that is, lying down) blood circulation is not being harmed by gravity.
WHY SHOULD I PICK KENDALL COMPRESSION STOCKINGS?
Kendall has been on the Brazilian market for over forty years, allying tradition and trust in the quality of its products. Our products are made under rigorous scientific standards and quality control and are supported by the largest world textile multinational, Hanesbrands. Besides, Kendall stockings have the best cost-benefit ratio of the market.