Abstract
The application of compression textiles in managing venous leg ulcers is discussed. The classification of compression bandages, merits and limitations of the current compression therapy regimen, and the research into the development of novel orthopaedic padding and compression bandages are highlighted. The role of compression therapy in the treatment of oedema, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is outlined. Research and development of a novel single-layer 3D spacer bandage, which replaces the existing multilayer bandage regime, is discussed.