Because what touches your skin matters
CEAN was created with a simple belief.
Your skin is your largest organ. What you put on it matters.
We spend years thinking about what we eat, what we apply, what we avoid. And yet the thing that covers our body for most of the day is often overlooked. Clothing is designed to look good or perform, rarely to work with the body itself.
But skin absorbs. It reacts. It remembers.
Compression sits closer than most garments. It’s designed to hold, support, stay put. Which means fabric choice isn’t just about performance or aesthetics. It’s about daily contact. Hours at a time. Against skin that’s meant to breathe, regulate temperature, and support fluid movement through the body.
That understanding is what led CEAN to create the world’s first plant-based clinical graded compression.
When our world-first innovation of plant-based fibres was engineered into compression, something shifted. Support became wearable. Structure moved with the body instead of gripping it. The fabric held without hardness, making it possible to wear medical-grade compression all day without feeling restricted.
Our signature fabric blend is built around Lenzing TENCEL™ Modal, a plant-based fibre derived from sustainably grown beech trees. Naturally breathable. Inherently soft. Designed to feel calm on the skin rather than synthetic or aggressive.
Plant-based matters because the body notices. Breathability supports temperature regulation. Softness reduces irritation. Natural fibres help skin stay settled rather than overstimulated. When compression is worn regularly, these details are not optional. They’re foundational.
Every fibre and yarn used in CEAN garments is OEKO-TEX® certified, meaning each piece has been independently tested and confirmed to be free from harmful substances. Nothing unnecessary. Nothing harsh. Just materials that are safe for everyday wear and prolonged contact with skin.
And it doesn’t stop at what your garments are made from. How you care for them matters too.
As our founder Lauren Scott Dovey shared in Forbes, what you wash your garments with is just as important as how you wash them. Many common detergents contain synthetic fragrances and chemicals that can irritate the skin over time, especially when worn in close contact. That irritation doesn’t always show up immediately. Sometimes it shows up as sensitivity, discomfort, or a low-grade reaction you can’t quite place.
CEAN pieces are designed to be washed gently. Cold water. Mild cycles. Air drying when possible. Clean, low-tox detergents formulated for sensitive skin. These aren’t precious rules. They’re part of respecting the relationship between fabric, skin, and body.
This is the future of compression.
Plant-based. Skin-considered. Built for bodies that move, rest, and live in their clothes.
Because what touches your skin every day should support you. Not work against you.