Jobst Opaque thigh highs for men or women are made from smooth, soft, breathable fabric and are available in regular or petite lengths (leg length of 27" or less) with an open or closed toe. They feature a comfortable silicone dot top band that keeps them firmly in place. This stocking provides 30-40mmHg of gradient compression and should be worn under a doctor’s supervision. This level helps relieve severe varicosities, severe edema (swelling), and chronic venous insufficiency. It helps during healing after surgical and sclerotherapy procedures and helps prevent venous ulcerations. This level also helps relieve superficial thrombophlebitis. Woven from a 68% nylon, 22% spandex, and 10% silicone in the USA.