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EdemaWear® Compression Garment

A medical-grade compression garment using Fuzzy Wale Elastic Compression (FWC) technology — designed to reduce swelling, support lymphatic function, and promote healing.

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Easy to use

Simple to put on and take off — no struggle like traditional compression

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Comfortable

Stays cool in warm weather; spaces between wales allow perspiration to evaporate

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Affordable

Significantly less expensive than traditional compression garments

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Latex free

Made from medical-grade Lycra Spandex and Nylon — safe for sensitive skin

What it treats

Swelling and lymphatic conditions

  • Lymphedema — including after surgery involving lymph node removal, resulting in swelling of the arms or legs
  • General fluid retention and swelling (edema) of all types
  • Skin protection for fragile or at-risk skin, helping prevent bruising and skin tears

Skin and vascular conditions

  • Venous insufficiency, a condition where the veins of the lower extremity cannot return blood to the heart
  • Varicose veins — manages swelling and pain associated with dilated and distended veins

Wound and injury recovery

  • Enhanced healing of surgical and traumatic wounds of the extremities
  • Faster healing of bruising
  • Improved appearance of skin grafts

How it works

EdemaWear® uses a technology developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center called Fuzzy Wale Elastic Compression (FWC). Soft, corduroy-like "wales" run along the length of the garment and press gently into the skin, creating a cornrow-like furrow where compression is high enough to be physiologically useful.

Between the wales, small areas of uncompressed skin allow healthy lymphatic vessels to remain open and functional. These zero-pressure zones are believed to enhance lymphatic drainage from the compressed skin furrows, encouraging fluid to move back toward the heart.

Unlike traditional compression garments — which act as a uniform tourniquet around the limb — EdemaWear's alternating compression and relief pattern works with the lymphatic system and are lighter and more comfortable to wear than regular compression garments, while still being effective. EdemaWear is also the perfect choice for air travel.

How to put it on

  • Roll the stocking like a sock, place it onto the foot or hand, then unroll it up toward the body.
  • For painful or very swollen limbs, place a plastic bag over the foot or hand first. Pull EdemaWear over the bag, remove the bag, then draw the garment down into place.
  • EdemaWear can be cut to the length you need — it will not unravel.
  • To prevent it from rolling down, fold the top edge over to create a 3" cuff. It can also be worn inside out.
  • If wearing socks, put them on over EdemaWear — the garment should always be in direct contact with the skin.

Care instructions

  • Hand wash or machine wash in cold water and hang to dry.
  • Bloodstains can be removed with hydrogen peroxide.
  • With daily use, EdemaWear typically lasts 4–6 months, and may last longer in non-ambulatory patients.
  • Remove daily for bathing and repositioning.

What clients often notice

  • A sense of comfort and relief at the skin level
  • Reduced feeling of heaviness or inflammation in the limb
  • Visible reduction in swelling with regular use
  • Improved skin condition in areas affected by venous insufficiency

EdemaWear® is a complementary support tool and does not replace medical treatment. Please speak with your healthcare provider or therapist if you have questions about whether it is appropriate for your condition.

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