I’m allergic to latex, can I wear compression stockings?

Yes. All of the brands that LegSmart.com carries make compression socks and stockings that are latex free.

CAUTION! The Sigvaris 500 series Natural Rubber is made of natural rubber and thus contains latex. This compression stocking is available in 30-40 mmHg and 40-50 mmHg. This material is stronger than most compression stockings, so it has great containment. (Containment is the ability for a compression stocking to provide compression and support to the leg when it swells. If you are looking for a compression stocking that had a higher containment but is allergic or sensitive to products with latex, then we recommend the Plus series by Mediven. It’s latex free and is a stronger, thicker material.

People with latex allergies should caution using the Sigvaris 500 Natural Rubber.

Also! The donning gloves to aid in putting on the stockings are made with latex.

Sigvaris Donning Gloves are made of latex rubber.

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