Accurate compression (machine-made and tested unlike stitched garments)
Graduated compression (i.e high pressure at ankle and lower pressure at the knee thereby pushing blood up the the legs)
14-16 mm Hg (millimetres of mercury) pressure at the ankle
Fully covered calf: Over-the-calf graduated compression stockings are effective in reducing the actual swelling and subjective feeling of heavy and tired legs
The non-restrictive top-band at calf. Prevents slip-down without being too tight