ENV 12718 : DRAFT 2001

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Compression classes
5 Nominal dimensions and standard sizes
6 Heel
7 Seams
8 Edges
9 Achievement of compression profile
10 Mechanical properties
11 Packaging
12 Marking and instructions for use
Annex A (informative) Hosiery manufacturing methods
Annex B (normative) Method for testing compressive
                       properties of hosiery
Annex C (normative) Method of determination of
                       extensibility of hosiery
Annex D (informative) Examples of methods of compression
                       testing
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European
                       Prestandard addressing essential
                       requirements or other provisions
                       of EU Directives
Bibliography

Specifies requirements and gives test methods for medical compression hosiery, including custom-made hosiery (class 030606, EN 29999), knitted from threads made of natural fibres or synthetic fibres and elastic threads. Applicable to medical compression hosiery which is used as a medical device for the treatment of venous and/or lymphatic diseases of the leg. Does not give requirements connected with the manufacture of hosiery.