Body Compression Garments
To get the right size measurements for abdominal binders, bodysuits, girdles, vests, sleeves, and medical bras, follow these steps.
Abdominal Binders: Measure the circumference of your abdomen at the widest point, usually around the belly button.
Bodysuits and Girdles: Measure your waist and hips at their widest points. For bodysuits, also measure your torso length from shoulder to crotch.
Vests and sleeves: Measure your chest circumference at the fullest part, typically around the bustline, and your waist circumference.
Medical Bras: Measure your band size by wrapping a tape measure snugly around your ribcage, just under your bust. For cup size, measure the fullest part of your bust and subtract the band measurement from the bust measurement to determine the cup size.
It's important to follow the specific sizing guidelines provided by the manufacturer, as sizing can vary between brands.
Medical Legwear
Getting the right measurements is important for sizing of compression stockings. Start by getting a tape measure, any standard cloth measuring tape will do. See the video demonstration below for more details.
Knee highs
- Measure around the ankle above the ankle bone
- Measure around the calf at widest point
- If length measurement is require, measure from floor to back of the knee
Thigh highs
- Measure around the ankle above the ankle bone
- Measure around the mid-thigh just below the buttocks
- If length measurement is required, measure from the floor to the top of the thigh below the buttocks
Waist High (Pantyhose)
- Measure around the ankle above the ankle bone
- Measure around the mid-thigh just below the buttocks
- Measure around the waist at the center of your lower abdomen
