The Advantages Of Travel Socks

travel socks

As a replacement for jobst travel socks, we suggest any jobst garment in 15-20 compression or the mediven travel socks. Stylish ribbed dress sock – unisex design ideal for both men and women. Travel socks are worn to prevent blood clots (dvt) from forming when sitting in a confined space for a prolonged period of time, such as a long airplane flight. Travel socks should be tall enough to cover the calf muscle. A 2001 study of people on long haul flights found that 10% of the passengers that did not wear compression socks developed a dvt. ” the group that wore compression socks had none. You can decide if you prefer natural fibers or synthetics, sheers or sporty socks.

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