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Many individuals can’t or won’t wear compression stockings because they can’t get them on. This is especially true with patients who have more advanced disease and require higher levels of compression.

Farrow Medical, Solaris, and CircAid all make ready-to-wear WRAPS that will fit, and can be donned by almost anyone.

FarrowWrap for the calf and foot, is made out of strips of short-stretch fabric, with Velcro closures.  A liner stocking is typically donned first, then the strips are folded over in sequence starting at the ankle.  A  wrap for the foot, and hybrid liner with compression in the foot only are also available.  FarrowWrap is available in two compression levels, Lite (20-30mmHg) and Classic (30-40mmHg).

ReadyWrap Quick-Fit by Solaris mimics traditional bandaging and is made using non-elastic Velcro straps.  ReadyWrap is available for the foot, calf, knee and thigh.  Pieces can be worn individually or together to provide compression from the toes to the groin.

Juxta Lite by CircAid provides dynamic compression, is inelastic, and can be worn day and night.  Compression increases when you are active and decreases when you’re at rest.  A Built-In Pressure System (BPS) can be adjusted to provide 20-30, 30-40, or 40-50mmHg.

If one of these ready-to-wear options won’t work for you, custom wraps are available for every part of the body.  Give us a call at 1-877-545-8585.

Sigvaris recently changed the sizing charts on most of their premium products.  All original sizing is 40% below MSRP but stock is limited, and once they’re gone… they’re gone.  Here’s a small sample of what’s on sale.

• 232 Men’s Cotton Thigh High MSRP $119.65, now $71.79
• 362 Women’s Cushioned Cotton Knee High MSRP $79.95, now $47.97
• 782 Eversheer Pantyhose MSRP $109.95, now 65.97
• 362 Men’s Cushioned Cotton Knee High MSRP $79.95, now $47.97

Each Sigvaris item in Clearance has a link to the correct size chart associated with that product.

We have a Clearance Dept. for Men, and a Clearance Dept. for Women on our website.  Remember to check  periodically for the deepest discounts.  Our 30-day guarantee still applies, unless otherwise noted.

Have you ever found yourself in the same room with a pair of unpleasantly smelly feet?  Yuck.  Were the feet yours? Double yuck.  Make note, BrightLife Direct has socks that will tame even the most odoriferous feet.

Foot odor is created by bacterial toxins that thrive in warm, moist, confined conditions, like sweaty socks.  Did you know there are 250,000 sweat glands in your feet?  More than any other part of your body!  Socks obviously come in direct contact with your feet and the fiber composition of a sock can have a direct effect on foot odor.  Synthetic fibers like nylon and spandex can restrict ventilation making the foot warmer and wetter.  Natural fibers like cotton and wool provide greater air flow, but all compression stockings must have some synthetic fibers to provide the needed compression.

Two great solutions for your little stinkers are our Juzo Silver Sole socks and our new Aetrex Copper Sole socks.  Silver and copper have natural anti-microbial properties that kill off the bacteria at the root of the problem.  Aetrex copper socks are relatively new to BrightLife Direct.  In addition to Aetrex compression, we sell their non-binding cushioned diabetic socks, and their athletic socks with cushioned feet and arch support.

As of this writing we have not received any Aetrex customer reviews, but our staff loves them!

As summer fades into fall, leaves begin to change color, and so do the Juzo DreamSleeves and Juzo Soft compression stockings.

When Juzo started their seasonal “dream color” series it was only available in armsleeves and gloves for patients with lymphedema. This year they have added the color options to their “Soft 2000” line of compression knee highs, thigh highs, and leggings.  Sometimes things do change for the better.  Our customers are wearing color like never before.

Please take a look at the 2011 fall colors: Pink, Cranberry, Blueberry, Plum, Chocolate, Cayenne and Jade.  Beige, Black, White, Cinnamon and Chestnut are available year-round.

Falls most popular color according to Juzo…. blueberry.

Today is your last chance to save 30% off all Mediven compression stockings, arm sleeves, gloves and gauntlets.  Lowest prices of the year ends at midnight.  Free super saver shipping.  Don’t wait!

Several years ago Peter Smiley, co-founder of BrightLife Direct, and I took a tour of compression hosiery mills in Europe.  We heard about a small manufacturer in Northern Italy that was making a sock which had become a big hit in Europe.  We found the small family-owned factory in the snowy foothills of the Alps and were shown their famous knee high sock.  It was love at first wearing.  A compression sock with a casual and airy softness and a classically elegant look.

The sock has a terrifically soft hand, is ultra-stretchy, lightly ribbed and has a one inch top hem that stretches to almost twice its flat size.  It is woven with a blend of top-grade cotton, each strand wrapped with amazingly resilient European fibers to hold compression.  Even with the socks’ success in Europe, it had never been distributed in the United States.  We pounced.

BrightLife Direct began to sell the Allegro Italian Cotton Sock for women on our web site in 2007.  The reviews were overwhelmingly positive.  In response to your requests, we added larger sizes for men and more colors. We now have five “unisex” sizes and five color options.  This original sock was offered in a moderate 15-20mmHg graduated compression and we named it “The Swing”.

Soon we began receiving requests for the same sock in a higher compression.  Back to Italy we go (feeling sorry for us is not obligatory) with marching orders for a 20-25mmHg firm version which BrightLife Direct would name “The Samba”.  We introduced “The Samba” in 2009 in the same five unisex sizes and colors that we offered with “The Swing”.  To date, this is the best-selling compression product in our catalog.

In January, 2011 BrightLife Direct introduced “The Paso Doble” to our Italian cotton series. “The Paso Doble” is a very firm 25-30mmHg for our customers whose condition or swelling requires even more graduated compression.

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Receive a $15 Amex gift card by mail from Sigvaris when you purchase two or more pairs of EverSheer or Soft Opaque (20-30mmHg or higher).  Offer is valid through October 15, 2011.

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EverSheer is the newest line of sheer medical compression hosiery from Sigvaris.  It’s available in 15-20, 20-30, and 30-40mmHg compressions, in knee, thigh, and pantyhose styles.   An open toe is available in nude and suntan, all styles and compression levels.  Thigh-high and pantyhose are manufactured to prevent binding behind the knee.  The thigh-highs also feature the Sennsinov grip-top that won’t slip, roll, irritate sensitive skin, or cause thigh bulge.

Sigvaris Soft Opaque as the name implies is very soft.  Fashion colors include Espresso, Graphite, and Midnight Blue.  Available in 15-20 and 20-30mmHg, knee, thigh and pantyhose styles.

To promote their new Men’s 189 Business Casual sock, Sigvaris is offering a free pair by mail when you purchase three (3) pair.  Offer valid through September 30, 2011.

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Sigvaris 189 Business Casual support socks provide compression of 15-20mmHg.  They have a modern ribbed design, wide heel, and stretchable toe pocket for comfort.  Sized by shoe size, they’re available in navy, brown, and black.