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Because the fit is so important to the effectiveness of compression socks we need a few measurements from you...

Our socks come in two types - the standard medical sizing range or the bespoke made-to-measure product.

Anyone can choose a made-to-measure product - as this is based on your specific profile. However the standard medical sizing can only accommodate a certain range of people - this is designed to include 95% of the population. If you fall outside the range shown below, we recommend the use of our made-to-measure socks to get the maximum benefit from the product.

If you have any queries about sizing or measuring please contact one of our specialist team on 0207 326 0900 or email info@compressionadvisory.com

This is our standard medical size range, if you fall outside of this range please fill out the made-to-measure sizing chart or contact us.

Ankle sizes 16 - 29cm
Calf sizes 25 - 55cm
Length 35 - 60cm
Shoe size 3 - 12
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For detailed information on who should and who should not use the gctech™ Flight Sock, click here.

Fitted to your measurements

Unlike many competitor products, gctech™ flight socks are individually sized, allowing you to tailor the socks to your exact requirements, ensuring maximum protection and comfort.

A choice of fit and colours
Our fitted flight sock will accommodate most people's foot and calf sizes. If yours is out of the range, you can order a Made to Measure sock.

All our flight socks are available in a range of eight colours.

The gctech™ sock is the sock of choice for travel for elite teams across the UK - England football, England Rugby, Manchester United and Chelsea FC.

When to use gctech™ travel & flight socks
gctech™ travel and flight socks have been designed to replace your 'normal' socks and can be worn on a daily basis. As a minimum, they should be worn for all travel where there is likely to be a period of immobility longer than 3 hours.

People at greater risk of DVT should wear them more often and for shorter trips.

Such people include;

  • Overweight BMI >25
  • Smokers
  • Women on OCP (the pill)
  • Previous DVT/clotting disorders
  • Underlying malignancy/cancer treatment
  • Pregnancy or 6 weeks post pregnancy
  • Recent surgery
  • Varicose Veins
  • Age >60

Who should wear the socks?

gctech™ socks are designed to be worn for up to 24 hours by any adult man or woman.

Medical Indications

There are certain medical conditions where the daywear sock is ideal;

  • Varicose veins
  • Venous Insufficiency
  • Post-thrombotic syndrome
  • Healed venous ulcer
  • Mild lymphoedema
  • Post-operative
  • Any condition which increase your risk of blood clots
  • Previous DVT's

Contra-indications

Being a medical device there are certain conditions where the sock should not be worn or should only be used under the advice of a clinician;

  • Peripheral vascular disease (poor circulation of the lower limbs)
  • Open wounds/ulcers
  • Diabetes with lower limb complications
  • Stroke patients with lower limb paralysis
  • Uncontrolled heart failure
  • Severe Lymphoedema

Please be aware that because of the design of the sock, a degree of effort to stretch and pull on is required. People with severe arthritis or weakness in their upper limbs should exercise caution.

The Compression Advisory have a medical team that can directly advise on when to wear compression socks. If you have any questions please email or call and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is not intended as a substitute for the advice from your healthcare professional. Your doctor is in the best position to assess your condition and prescribe the correct treatment.

Dr Jane Zuckerman is Director of the Academic Centre for Travel Medicine and Vaccines, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference, Research and Training in Travel Medicine. She holds the positions of Sub-Dean and Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant at the Royal Free and University College Medical School and the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London. She is also the Medical Director of the Royal Free Travel Health Centre and leads the Vaccine Clinical Trials Research Group at the Whittington Hospital NHS Trust. Her major fields of interest include the evaluation of new travel related and more general vaccines including those of hepatitis A and B.

Dr Zuckerman received the award of UK Hospital Doctor of the Year 2001 and the UK Hospital Doctor Innovation Award for 2001. She was also listed in 2001 by the British Medical Association as one of the 82 "Pioneers in Patient Care: NHS Consultants leading change".

Dr Jane Zuckerman, MD, FRCP(Ed), FRCPath, MRCGP, FFPH, FFPM, FFTM, FHEA
Director WHO Collaborating Centre for Travel Medicine
Academic Centre for Travel Medicine & Vaccines
UCL Medical School Occupational & Royal Free Travel Health Centre
Sub-Dean Electives
Editor, Journal of Travel Medicine & Infectious Disease
University College London Medical School
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