Monday 7 April 2014

Vital Active Maternity compression tights review


Couple of weeks ago I've noticed that even with my exercise routine on a treadmill, when I have to physically walk to places (e.g. to see community midwife, hospital etc) my legs get tired quickly (I guess it could be also due to me walking faster than I normally walk on a treadmill) and sometimes I have heavy knees even though one of the community midwives couldn't answer why.

I came across Vital Active which was created by the founders of Compression Advisory as an online shop to allow consumers to access the benefits of compression for travel, sport, day wear (fashion), maternity and healthcare.

They have sent me a pair of tights to review and I must say straight away I never saw a pair like this one before, they also smell nice (I know it sounds weird but that's true).

"Our VR range of maternity hosiery gently squeezes sensitive parts of your legs to give you support where you need it, reducing swelling, easing aches and tiredness, while reducing the risk of unsightly varicose veins.
It's all down to our graduated compression technology, recommended by doctors to ease the pressure of pregnancy on your legs by improving your circulation and discouraging fluid retention". 

VRClara 140 Maternity Tights (£27.50 in black, sand, mink colours)

  • The finest grade Italian made hosiery
  • Proven medical grade compression reducing leg swelling and thread vein development
  • Made with the highest quality yarns
  • Available in black, sand and mink
  • Hand finished, individually inspected, designed for comfort
  • Adjustable tummy support allowing your bump to grow naturally
Before tights were sent over I had to provide my thigh, calf and ankle measurements in order for tights to apply the right amount of pressure to the leg. When I put them on, they felt a bit tight in the ankle area, but I was told that “compression is intended to be tighter/firmer than normal hosiery in order to improve circulation”, the pressure got less tighter in ankle area and not so tight at all in thigh area.
I don't think tights by itself can be presented any better without putting them on, but I just honestly prefer not to show by body parts hence pictures.

I have found few differences to normal tight: I thought the way they look (texture) is slightly different, more breathable even though they feel thicker; tights have a special adjustable belly waistband, which can be adjusted with the same colour buttons; they certainly feel more durable and comfortable which is very good for a daily use; support my bump and I just feel comfortable in them as I didn't have any problems with my legs since (touch wood).
To top it all off, Vital Active are offering you all 10% off their products by using the code MYLITTLEL on their website

Have you ever tried compression hosiery?

DISCLAIMER: I was sent the above tights for the purposes of this review. All thoughts and opinion are my own. 

24 comments:

  1. Glad that you have found tights that will help you through your pregnancy

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  2. Oh these would have helped me through my pregnancy! I will keep them in mind if I ever get pregnant again

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  3. I wish I knew of these when I was pregnant! Glad to know they worked for you, I'd definitely give them a go if we have another baby.

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  4. Pleased they have worked for you. I struggled to get tights that fitted properly during my twins pregnancy but I can certainly sympathise with tired legs, mine were always tired. Hope they continue to help you x

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  5. I'm glad you've found a pair of tights that offer the support that you need.

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  6. I don't wear tights but if I'm pregnant again and need tights I will definitely be looking into these. Great review!

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  7. I've got 2 weeks till baby comes- might be a bit late for me but glad they're working for you!

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  8. What a great review. Would have loved to have known about these when I was pregnant. So glad they're helping you :)

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  9. Wish I'd seen this when I was pregnant and wearing tights every day!

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  10. I'm glad you have found something that helps you x

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  11. I'm definitely going to look in to a pair of these when I'm further in to my pregnancy. I had some awful cheap maternity tights last time that were so itchy and uncomfortable, these looks much better! And maybe it would help with my swollen ankles too :-) x

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  12. When I was pregnant I cant wear compression tights as it is super hot in my country. This is a nice review!

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  13. Great to hear you have found something that will help you through your pregnancy :) x

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  14. I have to admit I hated compression tights - these don't "look" like compression tights so thats a good thing!

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  15. I am pleased compression tights help. There is nothing worse than tired legs. Lovely review x

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  16. It's great that these support pregnant legs, great idea. Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested

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  17. Anything that relieves the weariness of pregnancy is to be welcomed with open wallet, I mean arms.

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  18. I needed these when I was pregnant, I really struggled to get any tights to fit my legs and my bump.

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  19. I so could have done with this these when I was pregnant! x

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  20. These sound fab! I remember having a nightmare with tights when I was pregnant #TriedTested

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  21. I've never tried them, so wish I had known about these sooner. I guess tights aren't something that were at the top of my list - daaaamn!
    #triedtested

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  22. I don't miss the heavy legs tired legs of pregnancy at all!
    Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested

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  23. These would have been handy when pregnant! Fab review. Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts

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  24. Great tips and review- sounds like something I could've used in previous pregnancies :)
    x
    #BrilliantBlogPosts

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