Essential Opaque Thigh High 30-40mmHg Women Honey Medium Short

Why Choose Sigvaris Essential Opaque Thigh High 30–40 mmHg Honey Medium Short

Medium Short (MS) is the thigh-high sizing for women with average calf and thigh circumference combined with shorter-than-standard leg length. The distinction from Medium Long (ML) is not aesthetic — it is anatomical. On a shorter-legged user, ML thigh-high length generates excess fabric at the thigh that folds under the Sensinnov® grip-top band. At 30–40 mmHg, that fold concentrates pressure at an unintended skin zone, creating both discomfort and a potential skin integrity risk that is unacceptable at this compression level. MS eliminates the excess by providing the correct thigh-high length for shorter leg proportions, ensuring the grip-top band sits flat against the thigh at the correct anatomical position. Honey colour at MS is the warm neutral selection for shorter-statured women with warm or medium skin tones — the same skin-tone blending rationale as Honey ML, applied to the shorter sizing configuration. The durable opaque knit maintains compression integrity through daily laundering cycles at 30–40 mmHg, and the Sensinnov® grip-top holds without rolling. Prescription required — clinical fitting with thigh and leg length measurement essential.

Key Features

✔ 30–40 mmHg extra-firm graduated compression (prescription-level)

✔ Thigh-high length for above-knee venous and oedema management

✔ MS sizing — Medium Short for average circumference with shorter leg length

✔ Sensinnov® grip-top band for secure thigh positioning

✔ Durable opaque knit for sustained compression through daily laundering

✔ Honey — warm neutral skin-tone finish

✔ Confirm band and toe style by exact SKU before dispensing

Benefits

✔ MS sizing places the grip-top band correctly on shorter-legged users

✔ Eliminates excess thigh fabric that concentrates pressure under the band at 30–40 mmHg

✔ Strong venous containment for conditions requiring above-knee extra-firm compression

✔ Honey provides discreet, natural skin-tone coverage for warm complexions

✔ Durable opaque construction withstands daily laundering at extra-firm level

Clinical & Typical Applications

✔ Advanced venous insufficiency in shorter-statured women requiring extra-firm thigh-high compression

✔ Patients where ML produces excess thigh fabric folding — correctly stepped down to MS

✔ Significant oedema and venous stasis requiring strong above-knee containment

✔ Warm skin-tone users requiring neutral coverage under light clothing or skirts

✔ Post-thrombotic syndrome and post-sclerotherapy maintenance at 30–40 mmHg

Usage & Care

Don stockings in the morning before rising — 30–40 mmHg requires application when oedema is at minimum. Use a donning glove; extra-firm thigh-high demands controlled application technique. Smooth evenly from ankle to grip-top with no bunching. Confirm Sensinnov® grip-top sits flat at the thigh. Machine wash on gentle cycle in cool water with mild detergent; hang or lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry, bleach, or iron. Replace every 4–6 months or when compression or elasticity diminishes. 30–40 mmHg requires prescription — confirm MS sizing with thigh circumference and leg length measurements before dispensing.