The Swiss company SIGVARIS, 100% family-owned since it was founded, is the global market leader in the manufacture of medical compression garments and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2014. The company was established in 1864 in Winterthur. For about 100 years, SIGVARIS produced “rubber-elastic textiles”, which it sold both in Switzerland and abroad.
From 1958 to 1960, the company collaborated with Dr. Karl Sigg and developed a medical compression stocking to improve venous function and relieve venous-related conditions. The product portfolio was expanded in 2009 when the WELL BEING and SPORTS lines were added to the main MEDICAL line. WELL BEING stockings have a preventive function and relieve the early symptoms of leg conditions. SPORTS products improve athlete performance and recovery time.
The company can look back at a successful track record as it moves continuously towards the future, in keeping with its motto “Every day a step further”. Customers around the world include pharmacies, chemists, orthopaedic and medical specialist stores as well as doctors and hospitals. The Group produced over 8 million pairs of stockings in 2015 and generated revenue of around CHF 250 million.
SIGVARIS Group
The Swiss Group SIGVARIS has its headquarters in Switzerland and is the global market leader in the manufacture of medical compression garments. It employs about 1,500 people and has its own production plants in Switzerland, France, Poland, the US and Brazil. SIGVARIS is close to its customers, having subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, England, Italy, Canada, China, Australia, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates as well as distributors in more than 70 countries on all continents. The Group pursues an international growth strategy on the solid foundation of more than 150 years of success. www.sigvaris.com
Seven reasons to choose SIGVARIS
- Controlled efficacy compression stockings – Scientific studies show the efficacy of our products
- Fitted compression: all legs are different; measurements are taken for best product fit to ensure best efficacy and comfort
- Expertise recognized by health professionals and patients
- Innovations that make compression therapy progress (UlcerX double stocking system, Sensinnov grip band for stockings)
- Textile intelligence with unique sizing system to cover most of the population
- A large choice of models, textures and colors to bring a solution for everyone
- Our global commitment: raise awareness, educate and act to improve the treatment of venous insufficiency.