Support tights come in various strengths depending on the specific purpose you need them for. There are a number of factors which may determine which type of support tights to wear, so for a few of these, read on.

 

If you do not already know it support tights do what the name suggest, supports your legs. They exert pressure on the leg to help make better the blood circulation and to prevent or control varicose veins, which are caused when the connective tissue surrounding the veins is weak. The extra pressure in support tights helps to support the connective tissue, and as such helps to increase blood circulation and prevent varicose veins.

 

Support tights may come in three groups of light (factor 6), medium (factor and firm support (factor 10). They may also come in higher levels.The level and factor you go for will depend on a number of things, from how much you’re on your feet to whether you have a tendency for varicose veins.

 

You may find it helps if you wear support tights if your legs ache when standing a long time. If you’re only just noticing the problem, or if you’re young, light support is generally sufficient. Light support tights can also be used if you just want your legs to look firmer or slimmer; you don’t have to have a problem with aching legs at all!

 

However, if you’ve had the problem for a while or if you’re already noticing the beginnings of varicose veins in your legs, then you might consider going for medium support to help your legs. The extra support could help prevent the onset of varicose veins or at least stop the ones you already have for getting worse, and should certainly help stop your legs aching so much.

 

If you already suffer and have trouble from varicose veins or poor blood circulation, firm or extra firm support it advised. They’ll give the best support possible and will ideally stop the pain that can be caused from varicose veins because of the extra pressure exerted keeping everything in place.

 

One point to remember is that varicose veins (or the problem that causes them, i.e. weak connective tissue) often run in families. If you have this extra propensity yourself, it may be wise to consider investing in a pair of light support tights even if you haven’t noticed a problem yet.

 

You should also consider your lifestyle and daily activities when deciding which type of support tightsto go for. You may be able to benefit from having more than just one strength of support tights in your wardrobe.

 

Support tights can be a great help to sufferers of varicose veins or aching legs. As you can see, there are a number of things you should consider before deciding which level of support to go for, but if you make the right decision they can make being on your feet far more comfortable.

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