Sigvaris Compression Products Featured on the Science Channel’s “How It’s Made”

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Dec. 16, 2013)—Have you ever wondered how compression socks are made? This week, the Science Channel will feature SIGVARIS on the popular “How It’s Made” television show, airing Dec. 19 at 9:30 p.m., Dec. 20 at 12:30 a.m., Dec. 21 at 4:30 a.m. and Dec. 26 at 10:30 p.m. EST. Viewers who tune in will take a walk behind the scenes for a look at how compression socks and hosiery are made. “People who tour our manufacturing facility are often amazed by how much takes place behind the scenes to develop our garments,” says Michael Leonard, product development manager for North America. “We are excited to show America the steps taken to create our products, which not only look fashionable, but also offer health benefits.” Socks and hosiery that feature graduated compression are designed to be tightest at the ankle and decrease in pressure going up the legs. Graduated compression garments help improve circulation and revive tire, achy legs. They also help with the treatment and prevention of varicose veins. SIGVARIS offers three categories of products: SIGVARIS MEDICAL, SIGVARIS WELL BEING and SIGVARIS SPORTS. The majority of the garments sold in the United States and Canada are manufactured at the facility in Peachtree City, Ga. SIGVARIS is a global leader in the compression industry and has been manufacturing compression garments for more than 60 years. Visit sigvarisusa.com.