Sigvaris Advance Armsleeve with Gauntlet, 20-30 mmHg, for Men

Fabric and top-band

Sigvaris states the fabric as 50% nylon, 28% rayon, 22% spandex, non-latex, with a Sensinnov top-band the maker says keeps the armsleeve in place all day. Sigvaris also lists moisture-wicking to keep skin dry and a breathable knit for year-round wear.

Who Sigvaris suggests it for

Sigvaris's own listing names patients with arm lymphedema or in post-mastectomy care as an ideal fit, and lists chronic edema following DVT, early-stage lymphedema and active venous ulcers as suited uses. These are the manufacturer's own suggestions, not a diagnosis - talk to your doctor or lymphedema therapist about whether this class and style fit your situation.

One piece, sized by side and length

The sleeve and gauntlet are built as one garment rather than two separate pieces, and this listing is sized specifically for men, by left/right arm and by length (regular or long), since arm swelling is often one-sided.

Sigvaris states this top-band is built to keep the armsleeve in place all day long.

Sigvaris lists moisture-wicking properties to keep skin dry, in a breathable knit for year-round wear.

Hand and arm compression are combined in a single garment rather than a separate sleeve plus gauntlet.

Sigvaris's own listing best-suits this for chronic edema post-DVT, early stages of lymphedema, and active venous ulcers, alongside arm lymphedema and post-mastectomy care.

Arm compression garments are sized from three circumferences and a length, the same method lymphedema fitters use: around the wrist, around the mid-forearm or elbow, and around the upper arm at the armpit (a book held up into the armpit marks the point), plus the length from wrist to armpit along the inside of the arm. Sizes and letter/number codes vary by brand, so check this product's own size chart rather than assuming your size in one line carries over to another.

Breastcancer.org's own patient guidance is blunt about this: get properly fitted by a lymphedema-trained professional before you wear a sleeve. A sleeve that is too tight in one spot can actually push fluid backward instead of moving it out, and compression sleeves fit differently between manufacturers even inside the same mmHg class. This page describes what the manufacturer states about the product; it is not a fitting service or medical advice.

Lymphedema-focused sources recommend washing after each wear with a mild detergent, laying the garment flat to dry away from direct heat, and skipping moisturizer right before putting it on since lotion ingredients can break down the elastic fibres. Plan to replace the sleeve roughly every three to six months, since the compression fades as the fabric stretches with wear - sooner if it feels looser than when new.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150; some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by Sigvaris under their warranty for material and manufacturing defects.

Sigvaris names arm lymphedema and post-mastectomy care as an ideal fit for this style; your care team can confirm whether this class suits you.

Sigvaris's own suited-for list includes chronic edema after DVT and active venous ulcers, always under a clinician's direction.

The built-in gauntlet means one garment instead of fitting a separate sleeve and hand piece together.

What we stand behind

• Sold in Canada with Sigvaris's manufacturer warranty against material and workmanship defects
• Ships from a Canadian warehouse; free shipping over $150
• 14-day returns on unopened, unworn garments in original packaging

What does 20-30 mmHg mean here?

Sigvaris and JOBST both call 20-30 mmHg a firmer class; for an armsleeve, Sigvaris's own suggestion list points to arm lymphedema, post-mastectomy care, post-DVT edema and venous ulcers - work with your doctor or lymphedema therapist to confirm it fits you.

What's in the fabric?

Sigvaris states 50% nylon, 28% rayon, 22% spandex, and confirms the garment is non-latex.

How is this sized?

Arm compression garments are sized from three circumferences and a length, the same method lymphedema fitters use: around the wrist, around the mid-forearm or elbow, and around the upper arm at the armpit (a book held up into the armpit marks the point), plus the length from wrist to armpit along the inside of the arm. Sizes and letter/number codes vary by brand, so check this product's own size chart rather than assuming your size in one line carries over to another.

How do I wash it and when should I replace it?

Lymphedema-focused sources recommend washing after each wear with a mild detergent, laying the garment flat to dry away from direct heat, and skipping moisturizer right before putting it on since lotion ingredients can break down the elastic fibres. Plan to replace the sleeve roughly every three to six months, since the compression fades as the fabric stretches with wear - sooner if it feels looser than when new.