Belsana Medicinal Products

What Belsana Medicinal Products does

Belsana Medicinal Products is a German specialist in compression therapy, headquartered in Bamberg and operating as a Zweigniederlassung (branch) of Ofa Bamberg GmbH since approximately 1994. The company manufactures and distributes medical compression stockings (medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe) and compressive support stockings (kompressive Stützstrümpfe) addressing venous conditions including varicose veins, thrombosis, lymphedema, lipedema, and occupational leg fatigue. Its product portfolio comprises more than a dozen specialized sub-brands — BELSANA classic, microsoft, vivere, evoelution, impuls, power, prenatal, work, comfortis, medical cotton, medical aloe vera, and the acquired Spring medical line — differentiated by knit technology, material composition, and target patient segment.

The technical foundation rests on circular knit (Rundstrick) and flat knit (Flachstrick) manufacturing in Bamberg combined with proprietary material science, including microencapsulated Aloe vera and Vitamin E for in-fabric skincare (effect lasting approximately 100 washes), ISCC-certified Q-Cycle recycled polyamide yarn sourced from end-of-life tires, EVO bio-based polymer fiber derived from castor oil (non-food crop on non-arable land), and Merino wool integration for lymphedema/lipedema flat-knit therapy. Production is concentrated at the Laubanger 20 site ("Made in Bamberg, Germany"). Distribution operates exclusively through pharmacies: more than 500 certified VenenFachCenters staffed by BELSANA-trained VenenFachBerater provide personalized measuring and fitting services across Germany, with prescription-based medical stockings reimbursed by German statutory health insurers and over-the-counter support stockings sold without prescription.

Commercial activity is driven by prescription and OTC stocking sales through pharmacy partners, supplemented by accessories (An- und Ausziehhilfen, gripStar gloves, cleanStar40 detergent, hafti adhesive) and partner-distributed Callusan skincare foams. Revenue mechanics are split between one-time medical sales reimbursed by health insurers and over-the-counter support hosiery transactions, with pricing set by pharmacy channel partners rather than published publicly. The business leverages its brand reputation (multiple Apotheken-Favorit, TÜV SÜD customer satisfaction, TOP 100 Innovator 2020, and Compression Stocking of the Year recognitions) and its trained pharmacy advisor network as the primary moat in a niche, regulatory-protected medical-device category managed by Managing Directors Stephan Börner and Dr. Fabian Bohnen.

Name

Belsana Medicinal Products

Legal name

BELSANA Medizinische Erzeugnisse, Zweigniederlassung der Ofa Bamberg GmbH

Website

https://belsana.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Belsana Medicinal Products, a Bamberg, Germany-based subsidiary of Ofa Bamberg GmbH, manufactures medical compression and support stockings sold exclusively through a network of 500+ certified pharmacies in Germany, Austria, and selected international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Stockings

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Medical compression stockings
• Compressive support hosiery
• Lymphedema therapy garments
• Vein therapy products
• Medical textile manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bamberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Compression Stocking Sales: BELSANA manufactures and sells medical compression stockings (Kompressionsstrümpfe) and compressive support stockings (kompressive Stützstrümpfe) exclusively through pharmacies. Medical compression stockings are prescription-based ( reimbursed by health insurers), while support stockings are sold over-the-counter. Revenue flows through pharmacy partners who purchase products from BELSANA and sell to end consumers.
2. Accessories and Care Products: Sale of complementary products including donning/doffing aids (BELSANA engel, Arion Magnide® 2in1), adhesive agents (BELSANA hafti), specialized detergent (BELSANA cleanStar40), and Callusan skincare foam products. Some accessories are prescription-reimbursable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BELSANA manufactures and sells medical compression stockings (Medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe) and compressive support stockings (Kompressive Stützstrümpfe) for the prevention and treatment of venous conditions including varicose veins, spider veins, thrombosis, lymphedema, and lipedema. The portfolio spans circular-knit and flat-knit technologies, with prescription-based medical lines reimbursed by German statutory health insurance and OTC support lines sold over-the-counter. All products are manufactured at the Bamberg, Germany facility and distributed exclusively through pharmacies, with over 500 certified VenenFachCenters providing professional fitting.

Product overview

Belsana Medicinal Products is a specialized manufacturer of medical compression and support stockings headquartered in Bamberg, Germany. The product portfolio consists of three core product lines: (1) Kompressive Stützstrümpfe (compressive support stockings) including BELSANA work for professional use, BELSANA medical cotton, BELSANA medical aloe vera for travel, and BELSANA prenatal for pregnancy; (2) Medizinische Kompressionsstrümpfe (medical compression stockings) featuring BELSANA microsoft with Q-Cycle sustainable microfiber, BELSANA vivere with microencapsulated Aloe vera, BELSANA comfortis with comfort zones, BELSANA evo®lution as the first sustainable compression stocking, BELSANA classic, BELSANA classic mit Baumwolle, BELSANA power for men, and BELSANA impuls for flat-knitted lymphedema/lipedema therapy; and (3) accessories including BELSANA engel dressing aid, BELSANA gripStar gloves, BELSANA cleanStar40 detergent, BELSANA hafti adhesive, and partner product Callusan care foams. The company also acquired the Spring medical brand in 2024. Products are sold exclusively through pharmacies with professional fitting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BELSANA work: Compressive stockings for occupational use, preventing heavy legs during long periods of standing or sitting at work, available as knee stockings, stay-ups, and tights.
• BELSANA medical cotton
• BELSANA medical aloe vera
• BELSANA prenatal
• BELSANA microsoft
• BELSANA vivere
• BELSANA comfortis
• BELSANA power
• BELSANA classic
• BELSANA classic mit Baumwolle
• BELSANA impuls
• Q-Cycle®

Products and services

• BELSANA work Compressive support stockings for workplace use, designed to prevent heavy legs, swelling, varicose veins, and spider veins caused by prolonged standing or sitting. Features a semi-transparent fine-stockings look with pearlescent sheen and shaping effect, marketed to office workers, teachers, healthcare workers, and flight attendants.
• BELSANA medical cotton Medical compression knee stockings with skin-friendly cotton content, effective for preventing swollen feet and legs, protecting against varicose veins and spider veins, and preventing thrombosis. Available over-the-counter through pharmacies.
• BELSANA medical aloe vera Travel compression stockings with microencapsulated biological Aloe vera and Vitamin E that moisturize skin during wear, providing freshness and helping prevent travel-related thrombosis during long flights or train journeys.
• BELSANA prenatal Compressive fine stockings specifically designed for pregnant women, featuring a flexible comfort waistband that grows with the baby bump. Prevents swollen feet and legs and provides a shaping effect during pregnancy.
• BELSANA power Medical compression stockings specifically designed for men, featuring high cotton content for skin-friendliness, temperature and moisture regulation, and a masculine ribbed structure in opaque material in muted colors.
• BELSANA microsoft Fashionable medical compression stockings with breathable microfiber that gently envelops legs with soft transparent elegance and slight shine. From 2024 made with sustainable Q-Cycle recycled yarn (approximately 45% Q-Cycle content in open-toe thigh stockings).
• BELSANA vivere Innovative medical compression stockings with microencapsulated biological Aloe vera and Vitamin E that moisturize skin during wear, ideal for dry and itchy skin. Effect of the microencapsulation lasts approximately 100 washes.
• BELSANA comfortis Modern medical compression stockings with integrated comfort zones at the foot bridge and knee hollow to prevent cutting when sitting, combining ultra-soft material with effective graduated compression therapy.
• BELSANA evo"elution World's first sustainable medical compression stocking made from bio-based EVO polymer fiber derived from castor oil (non-food crop grown on non-arable land), naturally colored with walnut shells without chemicals or bleaching agents. 100% sustainably produced.
• BELSANA classic Classic medical compression stockings providing reliable support and therapy success for over 30 years, with robust and durable multi-function yarns in a unisex design.
• BELSANA classic mit Baumwolle Classic medical compression stockings with high cotton content on the inside for skin-friendliness and soft comfort, suitable for allergy sufferers and patients with sensitive skin.
• BELSANA impuls Flat-knitted medical compression stockings specially developed for the therapy of lymphedema and lipedema, featuring natural Merino wool fibers for temperature regulation, breathability, and odor neutrality combined with high-tech microfiber benefits.
• BELSANA engel Dressing aid (Anziehstation) for home use by individuals with limited mobility when bending or flexing. Features a stable frame with two movable handles, available in two sizes.
• BELSANA gripStar Gloves with secure grip profile on the palm side for safely gripping stockings and preventing runs, enabling easy distribution of the knitwear on the leg when donning compression hosiery.
• BELSANA cleanStar40 Skin- and environmentally-friendly special washing detergent with practical measuring cup, formulated for daily care of elastic stockings such as medical compression stockings.
• BELSANA hafti Gentle adhesive that provides reliable hold for compression stockings without adhesion band. Water-soluble, skin-friendly, and pH-neutral.
• Arion Magnide 2in1 Innovative 2in1 technology dressing aid for compression stockings with closed toe, enabling quick and easy donning and doffing. Recommended and sold by BELSANA through its pharmacy network.
• Callusan Cremeschäume Skin care foam products for moisturizing skin during compression stocking wear. Available in multiple formulations (MARES, EXTRA, VINUM, RAPID, FORTE, VERDE) for different skin needs. Distributed by BELSANA through its pharmacy network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.5% of pharmacies would recommend BELSANA (TÜV SÜD 2019)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spring® MedicalcoreOthers · 1 January 2024As of January 2024, Spring® medical compression stocking brand was merged under the BELSANA Medizinische Erzeugnisse umbrella in Bamberg. The goal was to strengthen the product range and expertise in compression therapy for pharmacies, offering customers more options in compression stocking provision. Existing market positioning and product ranges of both brands remained unchanged.
• Callusan (Brand of Gebr. Bergmann GmbH & Co. KG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCallusan skincare foam products (MARES, EXTRA, VINUM, RAPID, FORTE, VERDE) are recommended and sold alongside BELSANA compression stockings for skin care during compression therapy. BELSANA distributes Callusan products through its pharmacy network.
• Ofa Bamberg GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBELSANA Medizinische Erzeugnisse is a subsidiary (Zweigniederlassung) of Ofa Bamberg GmbH, based in Bamberg, Germany. Ofa Bamberg is the parent company and serves as the main employer brand with additional career benefits and the corporate website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bauerfeind: Bauerfeind AG (Zeulenroda, Germany) manufactures compression stockings, orthopedic braces, supports, and medical compression devices; its VenoTrain line competes directly with BELSANA medical and Vivere ranges across German pharmacy channels.
• Jobst: Jobst (an Essity brand) is one of the global category leaders for medical compression stockings and lymphedema management, competing with BELSANA across DACH pharmacies and international medical channels with substantially larger distribution and marketing scale.
• medi: medi GmbH & Co. KG is a Bayreuth-based German medical device company whose medi compression and CEP orthotics portfolios compete head-to-head with BELSANA across medical compression stockings, flat-knit lymphedema, and orthotic supports, sold through both pharmacy and orthopedic channels in DACH and internationally.
• Sigvaris: Sigvaris Group (Switzerland) is one of the world's largest medical compression therapy manufacturers with overlapping product categories (medical compression stockings, lymphedema care) and a global commercial footprint used as a benchmark for international expansion by DACH peers including BELSANA.
• Juzo: Julius Zorn GmbH (Aichach, Germany) is a family-run manufacturer of medical compression stockings, compression sleeves, and orthopedic supports whose Juzo product family is among the most direct competitors to BELSANA's medical and flat-knit ranges in German pharmacies.
• Venosan: Venosan (Switzerland) specializes in medical and travel compression stockings and support hosiery, with overlapping technology (circular knit, graduated compression) and a comparable DACH-and-international pharmacy distribution footprint to BELSANA.
• Thuasne: Thuasne (Saint-Étienne, France) develops and manufactures medical compression garments, orthoses, and patient aids, providing a directly comparable product line and European pharmacy/orthotic channel strategy to BELSANA's compression stocking portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Essity: Essity AB (Stockholm) is a global hygiene and health company that owns Jobst, BSN Medical and related compression therapy franchises; it competes broadly in medical compression via its Jobst brand and dwarfs BELSANA in R&D, marketing, and international reach.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Mölnlycke Health Care (Sweden) is a major wound care and surgical solutions company with adjacent DME offerings and global hospital pharmacy relationships; it competes more indirectly with BELSANA but defines the standard for sustainable medical device manufacturing in adjacent DACH markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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