JuzoSheer Support Stockings5000 Series(140 denier)Juzo Sheer Support Stockings are fashion stockings that complement any special occasion clothing while keeping your legs energized! The smooth, specially knitted fabric provides a contoured fit you'll love.Offering one of the largest variety of compression stockings in the industry, Juzo provides products that are ideal for every lifestyle and specialized need.Fibersoft: A special manufacturing process exclusive to Juzo, Fibersoft micro-spins every elastic fiber with soft protective threads. This innovative, high tech process is used in Juzo garments to:Provide a soft, protective layer between the skin and the elastic fiberImprove breathability for wearing comfortAllow the garment to glide over the skin for easy applicationRegulate the stretch of the elastic fiber to prevent the durability of the compression garmentLycra: All Juzo compression garments are made with Lycra. Along with the two-way stretch elasticity, Lycra maximizes wearing comfort and allows the garment to move with you throughout the day. All Juzo stockings are Juzo USA, Inc. (Julius Zorn)Product: Sheer Support StockingsProduct Number: 5140ATLength: PantyhoseFoot Style: FullCompression Strength: 15-20 mmHg Available Sizes: I, II, III, IV, V, and VIAvailable Colors (Color Code): Charcoal (7), Black (10), Champagne (19), Hazel (20), Taupe (26), Nude (36)Measuring for Juzo Compression Stockings:When to take measurements:It is important that the edema is at its most reduced state. Most often this is found first thing in the morning or at the end of treatment.How to take length measurements:Length measurements should be taken from each circumference. It is recommended that you mark the leg with a non-permanent, non-toxic marker at each circumference measurement made. The length measurement is then taken even with the floor, along the inside of the leg, up to each circumference point.About Leg Health: Many factors contribute to the overall health of our legs: heredity, weight, age, diet and activity level. But it's the internal function of the legs that also plays an important role: calf muscles, arteries, veins, and vein valves--the internal highway of blood and oxygen flow. Your Circulation:The flow of blood in the veins is assisted by a series of one-way valves. The valves remain open when the blood flows toward the heart, and then closed after blood passes through. Over time, an increase in pressure can stretch the vein walls. If a vein becomes enlarged and over-stretched the valves cannot close properly, causing blood to leak back down into the lower legs, resulting in poor circulation.If this happens you may begin to develop symptoms, such as:Heavy, tired, aching legsSwollen legs and/or anklesSensation of warmth in the legsTingling or cramping of the legsDull or sharp pain in the calfSmall varicose veins and spider veinsUsing Compression Therapy:Graduated compression stockings and socks are important to leg health. They help minimize muscle aches, swelling, and symptoms of fatigue. Exercise and a healthy lifestyle will strengthen your legs, but wearing graduated compression stockings or socks will support the internal function of the veins.