Medity Health

June 3, 2024

You might ask, “How do I best care for my compression garment?”

You should wash your compression garments after every wear. This will remove bacteria and body oils that accumulate inside the garment and allow the elastic fibers to bounce back and retain their initial stretch. Frequent washing will not harm the garments if done properly.

Here are a few care tips:

Wash your compression garment daily to maintain size, shape, and therapeutic effectiveness. When washing your garment, we recommend using a gentle cycle and cool water.

If washing by hand, fill a small bucket of water with a mild detergent and let the garment soak for a few minutes. Gently rub the fibers of the garment and rinse away the detergent.

Make sure you use a mild detergent when washing your compression garments. We typically recommend using a laundry detergent which is designed for compression garments, but any mild detergent will work.

Most importantly, stay away from whiteners, brighteners, or softeners when cleaning your garments. These can damage the fibers in your garment, preventing you from getting the compression you need and potentially causing irreparable damage to it.

To avoid snags or fabric pulls in the washing machine, we recommend washing your garments in a laundry bag. You can simply put your garments in the laundry bag prior to washing and then put the laundry bag in the wash like you would your regular clothing.

If you're going to use a machine dryer, set it to a gentle cycle and low heat because excessive heat exposure can weaken or damage the elastic fibers in the garment.

If you air dry your garments, you should avoid pulling, stretching, or wringing out the residual water from the garment. Gently squeeze out excess water and roll the garment in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible. Do not dry your garments in the sun or on a heater.

To give you time to wash your garments in between washes, we recommend having at least two sets of garments, so you can wash one and wear one. Not only does it help give you time to wash your garments, having multiple sets allows your garments to have time to relax and regain their shape between wears.

Overall, taking care of your compression garments is an important step in ensuring they maintain their effectiveness for a long time. Following the guidelines above will give you a great start to taking care of your garments and maximizing your compression therapy!

If you have any questions about how to take care of your garments, you can reach out to us at support@medityhealth.com or give us a call at (866) 945-4766.

We'll be more than happy to assist you in any way that we can!

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