Skineez

What Skineez does

Skineez is a privately held, woman-owned medical apparel company founded in 2007 by Michelle Moran and headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts. The company designs and sells medical-grade compression garments that incorporate a patented microencapsulation technology, embedding skincare ingredients such as Retinol, Vitamin E, and Shea Butter directly into fabric fibers. Skineez is the only FDA-cleared brand in the medical-grade compression category and holds multiple patents, including a 2025 patent on reversible compression design.

The business operates a multi-channel distribution model spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce, mass-market retail (Walmart, CVS, Amazon), and institutional/government channels (Lovell Government Services for federal healthcare, AAFES for military exchange). Its catalog includes more than 70 SKUs priced between $17.99 and $45.99, targeting medical patients, athletes, workforce professionals, pregnant women, older adults, diabetics, and federal healthcare beneficiaries. Third-party visibility includes a 2021 Super Bowl advertisement, May 2023 Vogue coverage, and a BBB A+ rating maintained since 2018.

Skineez is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside funding and operates with 11-50 employees. Recent strategic activity — federal channel partnerships, a new reversible compression product line introduced in October 2025, and a clinical validation partnership with the CORE Institute — signals active commercial expansion, though financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Skineez

Legal name

Skineez Skincarewear

Website

https://myskineez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skineez is a woman-owned, FDA-cleared medical apparel company that designs compression garments with patented microencapsulation technology delivering skincare ingredients. It serves medical patients, athletes, military personnel, and federal healthcare buyers through retail, D2C, and government channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Garments

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Medical compression garments
• Hydrating compression socks
• Post-surgery recoverywear
• Cosmetotextile skincare apparel
• Graduated compression therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Sudbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through owned online storefront (myskineez.com) offering full product catalog with consumer pricing
2. Retail Distribution: Wholesale/distribution through major retail chains including Walmart, CVS, Amazon, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Costco
3. Government Contracts: Federal healthcare system sales through Lovell Government Services partnership serving Veterans Health Administration, Military Health System, and Indian Health Service

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skineez develops and sells skincare-infused, medical-grade compression garments for medical recovery, circulation support, athletic performance, occupational wear, and general wellness. Its catalog includes compression socks, sleeves, gloves, capris, protective masks, and kits across multiple compression levels and cosmetic-infusion formulas, with replenishing sprays used to restore treatment benefits after washing.

Product overview

Skineez is a wellness brand offering medical-grade compression garments featuring patented microencapsulation technology that delivers skincare ingredients (Retinol, Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Caffeine) to the skin while worn. The product portfolio includes compression socks in multiple compression levels (8-15, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40 mmHg), compression sleeves (arm, leg, calf, knee, plantar fasciitis), hydrating gloves, and beauty toning capris. Companion products include Garment Replenishing Sprays in Signature, Menthol, and Magnesium formulas. The line serves medical purposes (lymphedema, DVT prevention, edema, varicose veins), athletic performance (sport compression), occupational use (workforce compression), and general wellness. All products are FDA-cleared, made in the USA, and clinically proven to improve skin elasticity by up to 19%.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydrate Compression Socks Medical-grade compression socks infused with skincare ingredients through microencapsulation and offered in 8-15, 10-20, 20-30, and 30-40 mmHg levels for consumers and patients seeking circulation support, reduced fatigue, and skin hydration.
• Hydrating Diabetic Socks Seamless, moisturizing compression socks for diabetic users, made with soft, moisture-wicking fabric to reduce irritation and support foot health.
• Copper-Infused Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg compression socks infused with copper for additional antimicrobial and skin-health support.
• Graduated Light Compression Socks Entry-level mild-compression socks for everyday wear, circulation support, and reduced leg fatigue.
• T.E.D Anti-Embolism Socks Medical-grade 18 mmHg anti-embolism compression socks offered in thigh-high and knee-high styles for deep-vein thrombosis prevention.
• Hydrating Compression Gloves Moisturizing therapeutic-compression gloves in several colors for all-day hand hydration, arthritis support, and circulation support.
• Cold Weather Compression Gloves Fingerless cold-weather gloves that provide warmth, allow touchscreen use, and maintain Skineez's hydrating compression benefits.
• Cold Weather Compression Socks Thermal compression socks for winter activities that combine hydrating compression with cold-weather fabric technology.
• Hydrating Leg Sleeve Medical-grade 20-30 mmHg compression leg sleeve for leg energization, swelling reduction, and hydration through microencapsulated skincare ingredients.
• Hydrating Medical Kits Bundled medical-compression kits combining a compression garment with Skineez Garment Replenishing Spray for skin hydration, healing, and recovery.
• Menthol Medical Kits Medical-compression kits combining a garment with menthol-infused replenishing spray for cooling pain and sore-muscle relief.
• Magnesium Medical Kits Medical-compression kits combining a garment with magnesium-infused replenishing spray for sore-muscle relaxation and sleep support.
• Menthol Pain Relief Luxury Compression Compression garments infused with menthol for cooling pain relief, intended for athletes and active consumers seeking therapeutic compression and soothing menthol benefits.
• Electrolyte Hydrating Compression Socks Specialized compression socks with an electrolyte-infused formula for hydration and performance support during athletic activity.
• EZ Comfort Reversible Compression Socks Patented dual-color reversible compression socks that let wearers change the garment's appearance while combining therapeutic compression with skincare ingredients.
• Beauty Toning Capri Skincare-infused compression capri leggings intended to firm, tone, hydrate, and shape the body.
• SkinRepair Moisturizing Body and Garment Spray Replenishing spray for application to Skineez garments or directly to the skin that restores and maintains the microencapsulated skincare ingredients after washing.
• Skin-Reparative AntiBacterial Face Mask FDA-cleared reusable cloth face mask infused with zinc and skincare ingredients for cooling, skin protection, hydration, and antibacterial protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of consumers saw softer, firmer skin in just 1 hour of wearing Skineez garments
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lovell Government ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 December 2025Strategic partnership for federal healthcare systems. Lovell Government Services serves as Skineez's Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) vendor, supporting federal customers through government contracting channels including Veterans Health Administration, Military Health System, and Indian Health Service. Partnership aims to improve healthcare outcomes for Veteran and military patient populations.
• Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud supplier to the United States Military through AAFES partnership. Goal to make Skineez compression socks available to every soldier for better performance and faster recovery. Products tested and approved by military personnel in combat conditions.
• The CORE InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with orthopedic surgeons at The CORE Institute for product development and clinical validation. Dr. David Jacofsky and team collaborated with founder Michelle Moran to develop and clinically validate Skineez compression technology. Clinical study demonstrated 19% skin elasticity increase and 80% of users saw softer skin in one hour.
• Emerson HospitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSkineez Hospital Referral Program offering patients 25% off site-wide with code EMERSON25. Partnership with Emerson Hospital for patient referrals and healthcare provider recommendations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bombas: Bombas is a mission-driven sock and apparel brand selling performance and compression socks through DTC and retail (including Walmart). Comparable to Skineez in purpose-driven branding, DTC-plus-mass-retail GTM, and consumer sock category leadership ambitions.
• FIGS: FIGS sells premium medical apparel (scrubs, socks, base layers) directly to healthcare professionals via DTC and select retail. Comparable to Skineez's healthcare-worker and post-surgical use cases and shares the medical-adjacent, premium-priced apparel positioning.

Direct peers

• 2XU: 2XU is a premium sports compression apparel brand selling compression tights, socks, and sleeves to athletes and fitness consumers. Comparable to Skineez's athletic/recoverywear line in target customer, premium price positioning, and recovery performance claims.
• Juzo: Juzo manufactures medical compression stockings, sleeves, and lymphedema garments sold through DME distributors and hospitals. Directly comparable to Skineez's medical-grade compression line in product category, mmHg tiering, and clinical use cases.
• Medi: Medi USA (and its CEP sports line) sells medical and sports compression garments across the same product categories as Skineez — socks, sleeves, and stockings. Strong in orthopedic and sports channels and a key competitor for the workforce and athlete segments Skineez targets.
• Therafirm (Knit-Rite): Therafirm (Knit-Rite) manufactures gradient compression hosiery and socks sold through DME and pharmacy channels. Comparable to Skineez's medical compression line in product tiers and therapeutic positioning.
• CEP Compression: CEP (a medi brand) makes sports/athletic compression socks and sleeves targeting runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes. Closely comparable to Skineez's Sport Pro Compression line in product, pricing, and athlete end-user.
• CopperJoint: CopperJoint sells copper-infused compression socks, sleeves, and braces through Amazon and DTC. Directly competes with Skineez's Copper-Infused Compression Socks in retail price points and copper-skincare value proposition.
• Jobst (BSN medical): Jobst, owned by Essity/BSN medical, is the leading medical-grade compression hosiery brand in the US, selling stockings, socks, and sleeves through hospitals, DME channels, and retail. Most direct competitor to Skineez in medical compression therapy and the natural benchmark for Skineez to displace on retailer shelves and in federal formularies.
• Sigvaris: Sigvaris is a global medical compression brand offering stockings, socks, and sleeves across the same mmHg tiers as Skineez. Competes head-to-head in pharmacy, DME, and hospital channels with a broader clinical evidence base and longer-tenured prescriber relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Skineez
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SkineezSkincarewear
• Facebookfacebook.com/Skincarewear
• Instagraminstagram.com/myskineez
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skineez-skincarewear

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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