Our garments take proven features from medical-grade wear and reimagine them into breathable, functional, and beautiful pieces you’ll actually want to wear.

1. A gentle pressure gradient that’s higher at your ankle or wrist and gradually decreases up the limb.
   
2. Textured knit patterns that move subtly against your skin as you go about your day.

These aren’t new ideas, and that’s a good thing.

Graduated compression has been used in medical and sports settings for decades to improve circulation and support lymphatic flow. Similarly, micro-massage fabrics have been used in specialist garments to stimulate the skin’s surface and encourage drainage of excess fluid.

How it works

Your circulatory and lymphatic systems are constantly moving fluids around your body. Graduated compression helps by applying the right amount of pressure in the right places, so fluid is gently pushed from areas where it can pool (like ankles and calves) back toward the heart and lymph nodes. This supports healthy blood flow and assists the lymphatic system in clearing waste and reducing swelling.

Micro-massage zones add another layer of benefit. As you move, the textured knit creates tiny, alternating compressive and decompressive forces on the skin. This stimulates microcirculation and can help promote the flow of lymphatic fluid through superficial pathways, an effect supported by both clinical use and imaging studies.

What the research says

• Near-infrared imaging has shown that even 10 minutes of wearing a compression sleeve can significantly increase the speed and movement of lymph fluid packets.
  
• In a 2024 clinical study of women with lipedema, micromassage compression leggings worn for just 3 hours a day over 4 weeks reduced leg volume by an average of 7.1%, significantly decreased pain, and improved skin and tissue structure.
  
• Decades of medical literature consistently support graduated compression as a safe, effective way to improve venous return, reduce fluid retention, and support lymphatic drainage.
  

Why CEAN feels different

Historically, garments with these features were made for medical use. Effective, but far from something you’d want to wear every day. They were often bulky, synthetic, and clinical-looking.

We’ve reimagined them for modern life. CEAN garments are designed to be as wearable as your favorite leggings, with fabrics you’ll want against your skin, while keeping the clinically backed functionality intact.

The result? All-day, everyday wear that supports your circulation, helps reduce puffiness, and works quietly in the background so you can focus on feeling and looking your best.

References

1. Micromassage Compression Leggings Associated with Physical Exercise: Pilot Study and Example of Evaluation of the Clinical and Instrumental Effectiveness of Conservative Treatment in Lipedema. Life. 2024;14(7):854. doi:10.3390/life14070854
   
2. Investigating the Short-Term Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Compression Garment Therapies on Lymphatic Function Using Near-Infrared Imaging. Lymphatic Research and Biology. 2017;15(1):53-62. PDF link
   
3. Best Practice Statement: Compression Therapy for Lymphoedema. Wounds UK, 2024. Download PDF

Medical disclaimer

The content on this page is for educational purposes only. The studies referenced relate to garments with graduated compression and micro-massage features in general, not to CEAN garments specifically.

CEAN garments are wellness products, not medical devices. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or medical condition. The information provided here is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA, TGA, or any other regulatory health authority. If you have any medical conditions or health concerns, consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before using CEAN products.

CEAN garments are designed to promote comfort and a sense of wellbeing. Individual results may vary.