SIGVARIS Improves Men’s Compression Therapy Classic Ribbed Sock Line with Microban® Antimicrobial

Jan. 13, 2009 - PRLog -- SIGVARIS®, the world’s leading manufacturer of compression therapy garments, announced today several improvements to their popular Men’s Classic Ribbed sock [15-20 mmHg controlled graduated compression therapy].

Designed to look and fit like contemporary dress socks while offering the preventative benefits of compression therapy, the Men’s Classic Ribbed sock is part of the SIGVARIS Support Therapy Collection.

The SIGVARIS Classic Ribbed sock now features:

•   New Top Band: Added for increased durability, the sewn band offers comfort while staying securely in place.

•   Microban® antimicrobial protection: Microban fights the growth of stains and odor-causing bacteria to keep fabrics cleaner and fresher for longer than ever before.  Microban is designed to provide continuous antimicrobial protection between launderings.

•   Compression Strength: 15-20 mmHg Controlled Graduated Compression

•   Fiber content:  88% nylon/12% spandex; all styles are Latex Free

“The SIGVARIS Support Therapy Classic Ribbed Sock for Men is a timeless favorite for a large number of our customers. We believe these subtle enhancements will significantly appeal to our clients’ fashion sensibility while providing them with the therapeutic benefits of compression therapy,” said Lisa Wells, North America Product Manager.

Retailers may contact their SIGVARIS representative or call 1-800-322-7744 to place an order for the new Classic Ribbed Sock or to request a sample swatch. To view the full range of colors and styles available in SIGVARIS Support Therapy products, or to find SIGVARIS retailers in the USA and Canada, please visit http://www.sigvarisusa.com.

About MICROBAN INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

Microban International, Ltd. is a global technology and marketing company dedicated to enhancing high quality consumer, industrial and medical products with branded built-in protection from microbes. Microban International licenses the Microban(R) global brand name, sells custom-engineered compounds, and provides a range of services, including regulatory and marketing support.  The Microban(R) brand promises continuous and durable antimicrobial product protection, built-in during manufacture to not wear out for the useful life of the product.  Microban International is headquartered in North Carolina with operations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Microban, please contact (704) 875-0806 or visit www.microban.com.

About SIGVARIS

SIGVARIS® North America is part of an internationally active medical device group headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland that focuses on the development, production and distribution of medical compression garments, including hosiery and socks. With distribution in more than 50 countries on six continents, SIGVARIS is recognized as a global industry leader in the area of compression therapy for the management of venous and lymphatic disorders. For more information, please visit http://www.sigvarisusa.com. SIGVARIS, LIFE FOR LEGS and the leg icon are registered trademarks of Ganzoni & Cie AG, St.Gallen/Switzerland and in many countries worldwide.

For more information, please contact:
Lisa Wells
SIGVARIS Marketing, North America
Email: lisa.wells@sigvaris.com
Phone: 770- 632-2962

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SIGVARIS® develops medical compression hosiery and socks, and is a global leader in compression therapy products that treat venous and lymphatic disorders like varicose veins, chronic vein insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis. www.sigvarisusa.com