Used in the construction of a variety of garments from socks to tights to sleeves, the history of compression fabrics is as colorful as their design possibilities. In the late 1950s, Swiss garment maker, Moritz Ganzoni collaborated with Dr. Karl Sig, a renowned vascular surgeon, to deliver the world’s very first ready-to-wear accessory made solely from compression fabric- the compression stocking. Initially designed to address vein and circulation issues, items made from compression fabrics make up some of today’s trendiest styles in the apparel industry. From form-fitting dresses and tights to maternity tops to bodysuits, compression fabrics are nearly as versatile as their nylon and polyester fibers.