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TXG Compression Socks |
Major USA & European Brands |
Some/most MLM Products |
(General) Market Brands |
Comparison |
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Compression Measurement / Units |
mmHg |
mmHg |
Denier |
Denier |
Denier is a unit measure of linear mass density of fibers (but does not relate at all to compression) mmHg = refers to the height in mm of Mercury in a tube created by the pressure on the tube diameter. It is the standard unit of pressure measurement for compression wear |
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Compression Mode |
Graduated |
Graduated (some brands) |
Not defined |
Not defined |
Graduated compression from the ankle to the top of the calf is essential for realising the benefits of compression wear |
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Safety & Certification |
SGS Lycra Energy |
RAL |
None |
None |
Compression must be managed during manufacture to achieve correct levels. At TXG compression levels are continuously monitored during manufacture and are independently audited every 100 pair. It can be hazardous to wear socks / stockings with an unknown / excessive level of compression |
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Materials |
Micro Nylon Supima Tencel Coolmax Modal Acrylic Lycra Antisep-tex |
Nylon |
Nylon |
Nylon |
TXG utilises superior materials to enhance softness and breathability whilst maintaining controlled compression over product life |
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Seams |
Patented hand-crafted seamless toe and heel cage |
Coarse |
Coarse |
Very coarse |
TXG strives to develop product improvements that will provide the best comfort levels possible.Coarse toe-stockings can cause specific problems with people afflicted with diabetes and should be avoided |
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Price |
Affordable |
Expensive |
Expensive |
Lower price, but poor quality |
TXG provides the best balance of innovative design, superior materials, comfort, precise compression levels, quality control at affordable prices |