The present invention relates to a compression stocking (10) which is divided into at least two parts, making it easier to put the stocking on and to take it off. A first part (12) has a foot portion (16), an ankle portion (18) which extends above the malleolus 14, and a first overlap portion (24) which is above the ankle portion, and is so formed as to exert in use a pressure which is reduced compared to a pressure exerted by the ankle portion. A second part (30) is tubular and has a second overlap portion (32) and a leg portion (34) which extends in use up the leg from the overlap portion to surround at least part of the lower leg.

In use the first overlap portion is able to be placed within the second overlap portion, the compression stocking providing a pressure which reduces progressively up the leg.

An outer surface of the first part and an inner surface of the second part are formed in a manner which provides a sufficiently low coefficient of friction to enable the compression stocking to be put on by putting the first part on first, and then drawing the second part over the first part and pulling it up the leg to bring the second overlap portion into position around the first overlap portion, so that passage of the second part over the foot and ankle is facilitated by the first part.

A tight including a leg section configured to cover a first one of a user's legs, and a waist section configured to cover the user's waist, the waist section comprising an engaged side connected to the leg section, and a disengaged side configured to admit a second one of the user's legs therethrough, and an opening disposed in a crotch region, the opening comprising a first portion disposed in the waist section.