The very best way to get accurate fitting stockings is by being measured by the Perometer. This is a very specialised machine that has been made to obtain a 3D model of the leg in seconds. Standing with one leg in the "ring" at a time, the "ring" is moved up and down the leg - and the computer measures the leg precisely and builds a 3D model.

Using this information we can then make sure that the travel stockings or support stockings that we supply you are exactly the size that you need.

Unfortunately there are not many Perometers in the UK. If you are unable to travel to our clinic in Guildford for full measurement, then you can use the information below to get as good a fit as you can.

Graduated pressure stockings for travel, only need to be below knee to have their full effect. However, to get the best benefit they must be made by a recognised manufacturer of Medical Hosiery, and must be measured correctly.

At the Whiteley Clinic, we use Medi "Travel Man" stockings, made by Medi UK. Medi are a specialist manufacturer of all kinds of Medical Hosiery and so fulfill what we require from such stockings.

We prefer to measure patients ourselves to insure that the fitting is correct. However, if you are unable to get to our clinic for measurement but wish to purchase such stockings, please use the diagrams on this page to help you to send us your exact measurements.   

Measuring your legs for Travel Stockings.

1] Measure around your ankle at the thinnest point just above the bony points at the ankle - take the measurements down in centimeters.

2] Measure from the knee crease behind the knee down to the heel/floor when your foot is on the ground normally - take the measurements down in centimeters.

Decide whether you would like black or beige colour.

Send your measurements for right and left leg and choice of colour by post to the address on the Contacts Page along with a cheque for £33 made out to the Whiteley Clinic and we will send your stockings within 3 working days.

Please note that support stockings reduce the risks of DVT as outlined in this site but cannot stop everyone from getting a DVT. We will attempt to send all Travel Stockings within 3 working days of receiving the order and if we have your size in stock, we will guarantee this - however, if we do not have you size in stock, we will send your stockings as soon as they are delivered to us.