Touch & CSX Compression Socks | Must Medical Equipment
Touch and CSX compression socks
Two ends of the same idea, both from Airway Surgical Appliances. Touch is medical-grade compression knit into combed cotton dress socks that nobody will read as medical. CSX is graduated compression built for sport — running, cycling, court games and recovery. Stocked and fitted in Surrey, delivered across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Delta, Langley, White Rock and Abbotsford.
- 15-20 and 20-30 mmHg
- Combed cotton or performance knit
- Men's and ladies' sizing
- Sized by measurement
Which of the two you want
Same compression principle, built for opposite situations.
Touch — for the office and everyday
Touch exists because most compression socks look like compression socks. The fabric is combed cotton — the fibres are cleaned of short threads and straightened before spinning, which is what makes them soft rather than clinical to the touch.
The patterns are deliberately conservative: herringbone, fine rib, small check and argyle, in neutrals that sit under a suit or with jeans. If someone has been told to wear 15-20 mmHg and refuses because of how the beige medical stockings look, this is the answer.
CSX — for training and recovery
CSX is the athletic line. Its parent company has manufactured medical-grade compression for over a century, and the sport range applies the same graduated principle: tightest at the ankle, easing up the calf, to move blood back toward the heart and clear lactic acid faster.
The construction differs from a medical stocking — shin protection, a calf cradle, arch band and cushioned sole. Worn during training for support, or afterwards for recovery. Popular with runners, cyclists, court sports and people on their feet through a twelve-hour shift.
Touch — the collection
Four patterns, knee high, in men's and ladies' cuts. Sized S to XL by ankle and calf circumference.
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Classic Herringbone
15-20 & 20-30 mmHgThe most versatile of the four — a traditional herringbone weave that reads as an ordinary formal sock. Works with slacks for a long day at a desk or under jeans at the weekend. The only pattern offered in firm 20-30 compression as well as moderate.
- Ladies' 1061 — 15-20 mmHg
- Ladies' 1071 — 20-30 mmHg
- Men's 1011 — 15-20 mmHg
- Men's 1021 — 20-30 mmHg
Colours: black, charcoal, brown
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Intelligent Rib
15-20 mmHgA fine rib detail that keeps the sock looking structured rather than slouched. The closest of the four to a plain business sock, and the safest choice for formal settings.
- Ladies' 1062 — 15-20 mmHg
- Men's 1012 — 15-20 mmHg
Colours: black, navy, brown
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Fine Checkered
15-20 mmHgA subdued micro-check with just enough pattern to be interesting up close and invisible across a room. Dresses up or down more easily than the argyle.
- Ladies' 1063 — 15-20 mmHg
- Men's 1013 — 15-20 mmHg
Colours: black, navy, brown
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Modern Argyle
15-20 & 20-30 mmHgThe boldest of the four — an open argyle in neutral tones that keeps a preppy pattern from looking juvenile. Also available in firm 20-30 compression.
- Ladies' 1064 — 15-20 mmHg
- Ladies' 1074 — 20-30 mmHg
- Men's 1014 — 15-20 mmHg
- Men's 1024 — 20-30 mmHg
Colours: black, navy, tan
CSX — the Core Line
Three models, sized S to XL. The 200 and 220 by ankle and calf circumference; the 100 by shoe size.
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X200 Compression Sport Socks
15-20 mmHgKnee-high graduated compression at the moderate level — the starting point for most athletes, and the level to choose if you have not worn sport compression before. Full construction: V-Guard shin panel, calf cradle, Achilles layer, arch band and seamless toe.
- X200SB — silver on black
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X220 Compression Sport Socks
20-30 mmHgThe firm version of the same sock, and the one most people move to for recovery wear after hard sessions or long races. Same shin, calf and arch construction, in three colourways.
- X220SB — silver on blackIn stock
- X220RB — red on black
- X220RYB — royal blue on black
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X100 Pro Low Cut Ankle Socks
Low cutThe ankle sock in the range — no calf compression, built instead around foot comfort: FlowZone air channels for ventilation, a cushioned impact sole, advanced heel pocket, seamless toe and a grab tab for pulling them on. For training in shorts or wearing under any shoe.
- X100SB — silver on black
- X100BW — black on white
What is built into a CSX sport sock
The features that separate them from a compression stocking.
- V-Guard shin protectionA panel down the shin that reduces oscillation and vibration — aimed at easing and helping prevent shin splints.
- Calf cradleSupports the calf muscle through the stride and reduces strain over long distances.
- Graduated compressionTightest at the ankle, easing up the leg, to increase blood flow and reduce fatigue.
- Achilles fabric layerAn extra layer supporting and protecting the Achilles tendon and ankle.
- Arch support bandAn additional band across the arch for stability underfoot.
- Seamless toe boxConstructed without a toe seam to cut friction and blistering over distance.
Common questions
Sizing, wear and what to expect.
Do Touch socks work as well as medical stockings?
At the same mmHg, yes — the compression class is the compression class, and Touch is made by the same manufacturer as Truform. What differs is the look and the fabric. If a clinician specified 15-20 or 20-30 mmHg, Touch delivers it. If they specified 30-40 mmHg, Touch does not go that high and you need the Truform medical range.
Should I wear CSX during exercise or after?
Both are common. During training the support and shin protection are the point; afterwards, graduated compression is worn to help clear metabolic waste and reduce soreness. The 15-20 mmHg X200 suits wearing while active; many people prefer the firmer 20-30 mmHg X220 for recovery, including sleeping in them after a hard race.
What size am I?
The knee-high socks in both lines are sized by ankle and calf circumference, not shoe size — measure the ankle just above the bone and the calf at its widest point. The CSX X100 ankle sock is the exception and goes by shoe size. Come in and we will measure, or measure at home and call the numbers through.
Can I wear compression socks all day?
For 15-20 mmHg, generally yes — put them on in the morning and take them off at night. They are not usually worn to sleep in, with the exception of recovery wear after hard training. If they leave deep marks, feel painful, or your feet tingle or go numb, take them off and get re-measured; that is a fit problem, not something to push through.
How do I wash them?
Gentle cycle in a mesh bag with mild detergent, air dry. No dryer, no fabric softener, no bleach — heat and softeners break down the elastane that produces the compression. Expect three to six months of daily wear before the elastic fatigues.
Is athletic compression proven to improve performance?
Worth being straight about this: the evidence for compression aiding recovery and reducing soreness is reasonably good, while evidence for it directly improving performance is mixed and much debated. CSX describe the mechanism on their packaging; we would sell them to you for comfort, support and recovery rather than promise you a faster time.
Try a pair on in Surrey
Compression socks are worth trying before committing to several pairs. Tell us what you need them for — desk, ward round, marathon — and we will point you at the right level and get the size right.
- Showroom: 12987 80 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3B1
- 604-240-2450
- info@mustmedical.ca
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week