Where to score plus-size, medical-grade compression leggings?
May 26, 2018 7:44 AM   Subscribe

Lucky me gets to wear compression leggings or tights for the next 6 months. I would prefer leggings but cannot find anything in my size. Specs: Opaque Open-toe leggings (not pantyhose) 3x -- 5’8” and 255lbs 10-20mmGH compression Black or gray ”Sports” leggings are ok if compression is graded Thanks for any leads. Google-fu fail!
posted by Kalatraz to Health & Fitness (7 answers total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
 
Try looking for lipoedema leggings. What you seek exists but probably by at a local retailer. Just for examples on amazon
posted by Northbysomewhatcrazy at 8:43 AM on May 26, 2018


Not sure about their full range of sizes, but I know Zensah has a wide range of compression clothes and leggings. It is marketed primarily as sportswear.
posted by Nackt at 9:38 AM on May 26, 2018


Anything at all tight really hurts my toes, so I cut the toe seam and apply nail polish to stop the fraying.
posted by theora55 at 10:12 AM on May 26, 2018 [1 favorite]


Mojo and the aforementioned Zensah make really good compression socks/leggings/sleeves in all grades.
posted by pdb at 11:18 AM on May 26, 2018


Response by poster: OP here: Thanks for the ideas. Mojo doesn’t make my size and Zensah makes only a semi-opaque tight (can't wear alone). Coming up empty on Amazon. Gah!!
posted by Kalatraz at 11:56 AM on May 26, 2018 [1 favorite]


I don't know if they would have sufficient compression, but what about these leggings from Junonia?
posted by ALeaflikeStructure at 1:59 PM on May 26, 2018


Best answer: Marena Leggings, black opaque, approximately 20mmHg compression, sizes xS-xxxxL

Macom post-surgery leggings, Diva compression leggings (opaque black, but you'd have to contact companies for specific gauge)

Juzo Soft 15-20 mmHg Compression Leggings, colors, black tie-dye and bright tie-dye, sheerness unclear. Size V is a 33.5" thigh / 13.75" ankle

Sigvaris has an opaque, black, 15-20mm open toe silicone-banded thigh high
posted by Iris Gambol at 2:02 PM on May 26, 2018 [3 favorites]


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