Abstract: A stocking for a compression-therapy patient comprises a foot portion matingly removably receiving and surrounding a foot. A closable/openable leg portion extends from the foot portion, removably receives a leg, defines adjoining edges of the leg portion, and includes a band defining an uppermost area of the leg portion and material of which is more compressive/supportive than a remainder thereof. A fastening device extends along the leg portion and continuously fastens/unfastens the edges to/from each other and closes/opens the leg portion such that the stocking can secure and apply continuous pressure to the foot/leg. The device includes a zipper and an enfoldment connected and secured along a continuous inner edge of the zipper, including material that is different than the band and/or remainder of the leg portion, and disposed between the zipper and skin and contacting the skin such that the enfoldment prevents the zipper from contacting the skin.

Abstract: A compression stocking includes a foot portion that is adapted to matingly removably receive at least a portion of a foot. A closable and openable leg portion extends upwardly from a top of the foot portion, is adapted to removably receive at least a portion of a corresponding leg, and defines adjoining edges of the leg portion. A fastening device extends a length of the leg portion and is adapted to fasten the adjoining edges to and unfasten the adjoining edges from each other and, in turn, close and open the leg portion. In this way, the compression stocking can secure and apply continuous pressure to the foot and leg.