How to Find your Best Fit Knee-Highs, Thigh-Highs and Pantyhose in mediven Forte

This guide is for standard sizes of mediven Forte only.

Saving money and measuring for your own standard-sized compression garments can be easy once you know how. Follow this step-by-step guide and mark your measurements on the worksheet to get a fit like you've been measured by a pro!

*Select and print your product worksheet and circle your measurements.
  Have a tape measure and pen handy. 

 

*Knee-High Worksheet mediven Forte only 

*Thigh-High Worksheet mediven Forte only 

*Pantyhose Worksheet mediven Forte only

*Waist Attachment Thigh-High mediven Forte only.

 

**Follow instructions carefully to get your Size (I – VII Circumference) and Style (Petite or Regular length). 

Step 1.

Using a tape measure, take your circumference measurements, circling in the CIRCUMFERENCE table of the MEASURING CHART as you go. Here are details on circumference measurements for each type of garment: 

Circumferences for Knee-High (A-D):  

As indicated in the worksheet diagram:

  • cB = circumference narrowest part of ankle above ankle bones
  • cC = circumference widest part of calf
  • cD = circumference two finger widths below hollow of knee around head of fibula bone

Circumferences for Thigh-High (A-G):  

As indicated in the worksheet diagram:

  • cB = circumference narrowest part of ankle above ankle bones
  • cC = circumference widest part of calf
  • cD = circumference two finger widths below hollow of knee around head of fibula bone
  • cG = widest part of thigh approximately two finger-widths below crotch

Circumferences for Pantyhose (A-T): 

As indicated in the worksheet diagram:

  • cB = circumference narrowest part of ankle above ankle bones
  • cC = circumference widest part of calf
  • cD = circumference two finger widths below hollow of knee around head of fibula bone
  • cG = widest part of thigh approximately two finger-widths below crotch
  • cT = narrowest part of waist, details in step 3
  • cH = widest part of buttocks, details in step 3

*DO NOT PULL TIGHTLY ON THE TAPE FOR THESE MEASUREMENTS.

Step 2.

Take your LENGTH measurement and circle in the appropriate LENGTH table in the worksheet. Keep the tape close to the skin following the inside of the leg.

For a knee-high garment length, measure up the inside of your leg from the floor to 2cm below the pit of your knee (D) as the worksheet diagram shows. 

For a thigh-high garment length, measure from the floor to the widest thigh (G) as indicated above.

For pantyhose garment length, measure from the floor to the widest thigh (G) as indicated above. 

IMPORTANT TIPS ON MEASURING FOR COMPRESSION KNEE-HIGHS, THIGH-HIGHS AND PANTYHOSE:

The best time to measure circumferences for compression socks, stockings and pantyhose is when your limbs are at their smallest or 'emptiest', usually first thing in the morning, before gravity has had a chance to work against you. Keep in mind that your compression garment will fit best at the time of day that you measured for it.

Lower leg circumferences for compression stockings and socks are best taken before you get out of bed, or when you would normally don your compression..

Upper leg circumferences should also be measured whilst standing.

Leg length measurements are taken whilst standing, going up the inside of the leg.

Remember that a good fit is pivotal to effective and comfortable compression, so double-check your measurements and ensure that you have followed the tips provided in this guide.

Step 3. (Pantyhose only) Otherwise, skip to Step 4.

First measure cT (waist circumference) and cH (hip/butt circumference) measurements as indicated on the worksheet diagrams.

Circle your cT and cH measurements on the table in the worksheet:

Step 4.

To order - Go back to online product page and ensure you make selections for:

  • Size: I – VII (circumference)  *Note: There are Wider mediven Forte models available as seperate products on this site. Open toe only.
  • Style: Regular or Petite (leg length)
  • Material: CCLII, CCLIII (compression class – consult physician or therapist if unsure)
  • Colour: *Note delivery times for various colours as you click on the colour squares.

*You must select one of each Step 4 item to complete your order.