How is a compression sock knitted to a target mmHg?
Graduated pressure comes from elastane tension and stitch density, tightest at the ankle and easing up the calf, knit to the mmHg you specify.
Sock types
Custom Compression Socks, Knit to Your mmHg Spec
Custom compression socks knit to your target mmHg profile for sport, travel, and recovery. Private-label production from a 2,000-pair minimum, made in Turkiye.
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Overview
The problem with most compression socks: the pressure fades
Buyers who have sourced compression before know the failure mode. A sock that measures a clean 20 mmHg at sampling can drift well below its rated bracket after a few dozen washes, and a line built on a pressure claim quietly stops delivering it. In sport, travel, and pharmacy channels, the gap between the number on the label and the support on the leg is what drives returns and erodes trust. Holding the rated compression over the life of the sock is an engineering problem, and it is the one we build the product around.
Compression classes we knit to
Give us the bracket and the length; we tune the covered-elastane content and knit structure to land inside it, then verify against your spec at sampling.
- 8 to 15 mmHg, light: everyday wear, desk-to-travel, mild swelling
- 15 to 20 mmHg, moderate: long-haul travel, on-feet shifts, all-day sport
- 20 to 30 mmHg, firm: athletic recovery and stronger graduated support
- 30 to 40 mmHg, extra firm: clinical-grade ranges knit to your spec, with medical certification and claims remaining yours
One make partner for sport, travel, and medical lines
Across athletic recovery, long-haul travel, and pharmacy or medical-supply ranges, the construction fundamentals are shared; what changes is the pressure bracket, the length, and the branding. We knit crew, over-the-calf, and knee-high lengths with cushioned or thin footbeds, in your brand colors with knit-in logos and woven labels. You supply the artwork and the target spec; we own the knit engineering and the quality control. Production runs in Istanbul through our sister company Elteksan, ships into the United States on one duty-paid landed price with the duties already inside it, and scales from a first run of 2,000 pairs through repeat orders of 5,000 and up.
Built to hold its rated pressure
What wins a compression program is durability of pressure. We select covered elastane for elastic recovery, so the graduated profile a customer feels on day one is still there after months of wear and laundering. Paired with pair-to-pair and batch-to-batch consistency, that is what lets a brand keep standing behind its mmHg claim in channels where the claim is the whole product.
Key features
Built to your spec
01
Graduated compression
Pressure is highest at the ankle and eases up the leg to encourage venous return. We knit to a target mmHg profile so each pair delivers consistent, intended support.
02
Targeted mmHg ranges
Light support for travel and all-day wear, firmer ranges for sport recovery and on-feet professions. We tune the elastane content and knit structure to your bracket.
03
Durable elastic recovery
High-quality covered elastane keeps its stretch and pressure after repeated wear and washing, so the compression doesn't fade after a few weeks.
04
Anatomical fit
Shaped legs, cushioned footbeds, and reinforced heels and toes keep the sock in place and comfortable through long days and long miles.
Materials & customization
Yarns and finishing options
Materials
- Covered elastane / Lycra for controlled, durable compression
- Nylon / polyamide for strength and smooth fit
- Combed cotton or microfiber for next-to-skin comfort
- Moisture-wicking blends for active and travel wear
Customization
- Target mmHg range tuned to your market
- Knee-high, over-the-calf, or crew lengths
- Cushioned or thin footbed, open or closed toe
- Brand colors, knit-in logos, and woven labels
- Retail, sport, and travel packaging
Who it’s for
Brands we manufacture for
- Sport and athletic recovery brands
- Travel and aviation retail lines
- Medical-supply and pharmacy private label
- On-feet professions: nursing, hospitality, retail staff
Why Sihman
Sihman Inc. is the sister company of Elteksan, a private label sock manufacturer knitting in Istanbul since 1999. Every pair is made in Istanbul through our sister company Elteksan, which manages production.
Budgeting a program? See indicative per-pair prices, delivered duty-paid, in our pricing guide.
Production · Brief
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Can you knit to a specific mmHg compression level?
- Yes. You provide the target mmHg range and length; we engineer the elastane content and knit structure to hit it and confirm against your spec at sampling. We manufacture to your specification rather than offering medical certification or design services.
- Which lengths can you produce?
- Crew, over-the-calf, and knee-high are all standard, with cushioned or thin footbeds and open- or closed-toe options.
- How well does the compression hold up?
- We use covered elastane chosen for elastic recovery, so the intended pressure survives repeated wear and laundering across runs from 2,000 to 5,000+ pairs.
- Can you match the compression of an existing benchmark sock?
- Yes. Send a reference pair or its rated mmHg and length, and we reverse-engineer the bracket and graduation into your own construction and branding. We confirm the profile against your target at sampling before bulk production.
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