Tommie Copper was founded by Tom Kallish, a middle-aged and self-professed weekend warrior who suffered a traumatic water skiing accident requiring multiple surgeries on his back, knees and hips leaving him with chronic debilitating arthritic pain. Finding only uncomfortable, restrictive and bulky medical compression available, he created Tommie Copper compression wear. This unique compression uses multi-directional support and proprietary copper-infused yarn to provide relief from arthritis and other joint pains, promote muscle recovery and reduce inflammation all while being comfortable enough to be worn throughout the entire day.

Cu is the elemental symbol for copper and 29 is the atomic number for copper.

Copper has been used in medicine for thousands of years, one of the world's oldest medical texts, the Ebers Papyrus states, "Treat inflammation with pulverized copper". Copper also stimulates the immune system to fight infections, to repair injured tissues, and to promote healing. Copper has been shown to neutralize "free-radicals" which can cause severe damage to cells. Symptoms of copper deficiency include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Copper is necessary for the growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs. It is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes. These enzymes in turn produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport.

Copper stimulates the immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and promote healing. Copper also helps to neutralize "free-radicals" which can cause severe damage to cells.
Symptoms of copper deficiency include osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The most important thing to remember is that compression products are only beneficial when they are being worn. If they are uncomfortable, bulky and can only be worn for short periods of time, they will not be very effective. That is why all Tommie Copper products are manufactured using a proprietary compression fabric combined with copper infused yarn that by design is so comfortable you may forget you are wearing it.

Compression helps stabilize muscle tissue, keeping the swelling of muscle fibers at a micro and manageable level. The benefits of compression and the ability of compression to increase oxygen blood flow to the muscles cannot be overstated. Gravity can cause a build-up of fluid in the muscles and surrounding tissue, not only from overuse or repetitive movements, but also during and after exercise. This increased swelling will often result in limited mobility and pain due to inflammation. Without wearing compression, the result can be muscle damage, including micro-tears leading to inflammation. Compression helps reduce the inflammation that might slow down the recovery process and therefore helps reduce Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS).

Tommie Copper products are designed to be worn by anyone seeking relief from daily aches and pains. Everyone from Olympic runners to grandmothers who like to garden can benefit from the combination of copper infused yarn and the comfortable compression provided by Tommie Copper Compression wear.

We are all different, therefore the benefits of wearing Tommie Copper Compression products can start immediately for some people, while for others the relief may occur gradually over time. To achieve maximum benefit, compression products need to be worn as often and for as long as possible. Tommie Copper Compression products are by design the most comfortable compression wear available, so comfortable in fact many of our customers only take them off to shower.

Tommie Copper Compression Wear is designed and manufactured to be the most comfortable compression wear available. Comfort should be a key factor when deciding on compression gear because compression products can only work when you are wearing them; Because Tommie Copper Compression wear is so comfortable and functional, it is our recommendation to wear Tommie Copper Compression products for as long and as often as possible. Many people find sleeping in their Tommie Copper products produce enhanced results.

Copper is an entirely natural and essential nutrient to human health. However, in very rare cases people may have an allergic reaction, if this happens, stop wearing them immediately.

All Tommie Copper products are machine washable and dryer safe. Wash in warm water with like colors and tumble dry on low heat for best results. Do not use bleach. Do not use fabric softeners or dryer sheets as the silicone in these products masks the efficacy of the copper.

You can contact a Tommie Copper representative by email at info@tommiecopper.com or by phone at 855-MYCU291 (855-692-8291).

Tommie Copper is so confident that our comfortable compression products can bring relief for you or someone you know, that we offer a 30 day unrestricted return policy, minus the applicable shipping and handling incurred. Please include the original packing slip with your return and instructions on whether you are returning or exchanging your purchase. Please allow up to two weeks for the refund or exchange to be credited or the replacement product to be delivered. Also, please include a small note telling us how we can better serve you in the future.

You will receive your order based on the shipping method you selected when checking out.

If you're having trouble with sizing, please refer to our sizing charts, located on each product page. Just click on the blue link that reads "Sizing Chart", directly above the "Add to Cart" button.