JetSox travel support socks

Whether you are a frequent flyer or going overseas just once, don't let Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) ruin your journey. JetSox travel socks greatly reduce your risk of DVT, swollen ankles and tired aching legs associated with flying. Compression socks improve the movement of blood in your veins by providing extra support that your leg may need to ensure correct circulation.

Medical quality compression socks

JetSox travel compression socks are a medical quality product, approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia. Predominantly made of cotton, JetSox ensure your comfort.

JetSox flight socks are being distributed by two specialist anaesthetists from Adelaide, South Australia. Both doctors have seen the effectiveness of this type of product in their hospital patients and firmly believe travel compression socks will be beneficial to all airline passengers.

Jet socks are recommended for all types of long duration travel including: aeroplane, train, car and bus.

Why choose JetSox travel compression socks?

Medically approved flight support socks

JetSox are medically approved flight support socks, with a graduated support system to improve blood circulation for men and women. JetSox help reduce your risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), swollen ankles and tired legs, on long journeys REGARDLESS of your travel class (first, business or economy).

JetSox compression socks are recommended for all types of travel where you will be sitting for long periods of time, including: aeroplane, train, car and bus travel.

What is the recommended compression for reducing DVT and stopping leg swelling?

JetSox are 22mmHg at the ankle graduating to 16mmHg up the Calf. This is medically recommended giving JetSox TGA (Therapeutics Goods Administration) approval as a class 1 medical product.

How long do I have to wear the support socks for?

To be effective JetSox compression socks need to be worn for the whole duration of your flight.

Is there any reason that I should NOT use travel compression socks?

There are some passengers who should discuss the use of compression socks with their medical practitioner before purchase. These include people who suffer from:

Severe arterial or venous disease of their lower legs
Nerve damage of the lower leg or foot (e.g. complicated diabetes)
Open ulcers / wounds of the lower leg
Passengers suffering from severe swelling of their legs due to any cause

Are you at risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?

Over 40 years of age
On a flight longer than 6 hours
Overweight - Taking the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Smoker
Varicose veins
Recent surgery
Family history of blood disorders
Pregnant
Hormone replacement therapy
Previous / Current cancer sufferer

Many passengers every year are afflicted with deep vein thrombosis. Jetsox have been proven to reduce rates of people developing DVT. Jetsox are graduated compression socks that work by forcing the blood in veins of your legs back to your heart. This prevents blood pooling in your leg veins and reduces the risk of clots forming.

Similar products are used in hospitals around the world to reduce the number of patients that develop blood clots after surgery. Research into the use of Jetsox on aircraft has shown that they are effective in:

Reducing the number of passengers that will develop DVT
Reducing annoying leg and ankle swelling associated with flying