Keen walkers and runners report that compression wear helps to increase oxygen delivery, decrease lactic acid build up, protect against cramps, and minimise muscle fatigue. These luxuriously comfortable Milkteds® Sports Socks brings the circulation-boosting benefits of compression (16-18 mm Hg, British Standard Class I) but with important added extras.Uppermost in those extras must be the composition of Milkteds®, made using actual milk proteins! The natural amino acids found in milk actively nourish, care for and soften skin. The glossy milk fibre fabric works overtime for sports people by being fully antibacterial, anti-fungal and hygroscopic, absorbing moisture to keep legs and feet dry and healthy, avoiding typical sweat and fungal-related problems such as athlete’s foot.Besides the sensational milk fibre, the patent pending design of Milkteds® use innovative ankle brace ligament strap (ABLS)™ technology to help promote stability and reduce risk of injury, as well as the anti-blister multi-zonal protective mapping (AMPM)™ to help cushion feet and prevent friction problems.The socks have stay-put, non-restricting cuffs and protective impact padding in the soles and Achilles heel. Milkteds® have hand linked toes for smooth seams, along with reinforced toes and heels.But don’t just wear these Milkteds® Sports Socks during exercise. Studies using graduated compression after exercise showed improvements in muscle soreness and recovery following plyometrics, due to the compression alleviating swelling and inflammation. So using Milkteds® following exercise has effects equivalent to ice baths – but with far more comfort!Milkteds® aren’t only easy to wear, they’re easy to pull on and off, unlike normal compression socks, which can often feel like an exercise routine in itself. Your Milkteds® luxury milk-fibre will benefit from regular washing, which helps restores elasticity and maintain the compression factor.Hand wash your Milkteds® in cold water, and in a wash bag, using a gentle soap, or machine wash at a 30° gentle wash cycle with mild detergent. Don’t use fabric conditioner, bleach, iron or dry clean them though, and try to air-dry them whenever possible. For the best performance, replace your Milkteds® after three months of regular use, or six months of occasional use, to maintain the ideal levels of compression.(04/15)