Support hose

Donning and Doffing

When donning and doffing the hose, be extremely careful with your fingernails.  Just like regular hose, runners can be caused by sharp fingernails and rings.  We cannot refund or exchange hose due to runners or holes.  If you do have sharp fingernails or jewelry, we recommend wearing thin cotton gloves while putting on and taking off your hose.  The steps for donning hose are:

1. Turn the hose inside out down to the heel.  Slide the lower portion onto your foot, and work the hose over your ankle, slowly turning it right side out again.

2. Use a back and forth motion to work the hose up your leg.  Do not pull the hose straight up your leg, as this will stretch the hose out lengthwise and it will no longer compress your leg properly.

3. Work out all the wrinkles in the hose as you work it up your leg.  A wrinkle can cause skin irritation and impeded the compression of the hose.  Loose socks may be worn outside the hose.

To remove your hose, repeat these steps backward, being careful not to let the hose bunch up at your ankle and prevent you from pushing it back over your heel.

Cleaning

Your hose may be machine washed gently, without bleach, with a mild soap like Dreft or Ivory. Be wary of Petroleum or chlorine based detergents like Woolite or Tide which may lessen the life of your hose.  To dry your hose, hang them on a line or lay them flat to air dry.

If you have any questions or problems, don't hesitate to call our office.