Effect of elastane linear density on compression pressure of V-shaped compression socks

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of elastane material linear densities on lateral compression values (ankle and calf) in newly designed shape (V-shape) compression socks. For this purpose, three types of yarns: main yarn (MY), plating yarn (PY) and inlaid yarn (IY) were used. Each yarn contains elastane material as core with varying linear densities. Firstly, Machine adjustments were optimized to achieve special V-shaped compression socks according to fix leg size. All the yarns were installed simultaneously and evaluated for their impact on compression pressure value at different segments of leg. Total eighteen socks samples were developed and quantified for pressure exertion using MST MKIV, Salzmann pressure monitoring device. All samples were analyzed using ANOVA in MINTAB 16 software. Consequently, only two socks samples finalized acquiring pressure exertion values of 21 mmHg and 23 mmHg with graduation percentage of 76% and 74% simultaneously