Varodem
Varodem is a Netherlands-based medical device manufacturer, founded in 1965, that produces compression stockings, bandages, and accessories for edema therapy, selling through regional field sales, a webshop, and a supplier network in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1965
- HeadquartersSaint-léger, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Varodem does
Varodem is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of medical compression aids focused exclusively on edema-related compression therapy since 1965. The company operates as Varodem BV (headquartered in Roggel, Netherlands) with a wholly-owned Belgian subsidiary, Varodem SA (Saint-Léger), distributing therapeutic elastic stockings, wrap bandage systems, midline compression bandages, lower-body bandages, and padding materials. Its product portfolio spans two main technology platforms — round-knit (circular knit) stockings under the Soupless brand family (Prestige, Classic, Light, Geri-Classic, Cotton, Strong, Select, Select Arm) and flat-knit stockings under the Eurotex, Euroform, Eurostar, and Flexxie lines — alongside complementary compression aids (VaroCare, Curetex, TinkFit, VaroPad, VaroSilk, VaroCombi) and accessories (skin adhesive, delicate detergent, grip gloves, aloe vera gel).
The company sells through a multi-channel go-to-market: dedicated productspecialisten covering four Dutch regions (Midden-Oost, Noord, Zuid-West, Zuid), an in-house e-commerce webshop (webshop.varodem.com), and a network of medical suppliers (leveranciers) who dispense products to end patients on prescription. Education and supplier engagement are delivered through the Varodem Academy training platform and recurring promotional events. Revenue is generated via one-time product sales; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.
Varodem is a privately held, family/founder-controlled enterprise with no disclosed external investment, no funding rounds, and no parent company. The company maintains MDR-compliant medical device manufacturing, supports multi-language operations (Dutch, French, English, German), and operates a customer-service helpdesk. Ownership commentary suggests an independent operator with long-tenured institutional stability rather than venture-backed growth orientation.
Varodem firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Varodem
- Legal name
- Varodem BV
- Website
- https://varodem.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1965
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Varodem is a Netherlands-based medical device manufacturer, founded in 1965, that produces compression stockings, bandages, and accessories for edema therapy, selling through regional field sales, a webshop, and a supplier network in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Varodem industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Compression Devices
- 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)
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Where Varodem is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-léger
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Varodem business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical Compression Products Sales: Varodem manufactures and sells medical compression aids including therapeutic elastic stockings, wrap bandage systems, compression bandages, and padding materials. Revenue is generated through direct sales via field sales representatives and e-commerce through their webshop.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Varodem product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Varodem manufactures and sells medical compression aids focused on edema-related conditions, including therapeutic elastic (round-knit and flat-knit) stockings, VaroCare wrap bandage systems with Velcro, Curetex midline compression bandages, TinkFit lower body bandages, and VaroPad padding materials. Products are sold primarily to medical suppliers (leveranciers) and healthcare professionals via regional field sales productspecialisten, supplemented by an e-commerce webshop and the Varodem Academy for product training.
Product overview
Varodem is a manufacturer of medical compression aids (medische compressiehulpmiddelen) focused on oedema-related compression therapy since 1965. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: circular knit stockings (Rondbrei kousen) under the Soupless brand line (Prestige, Classic, Light, Geri-Classic, Cotton, Strong, Select, Select Arm) and flat knit stockings (Vlakbrei kousen) under the Eurotex, Euroform, Eurostar, and Flexxie brands. Additionally, Varodem offers compression aids including VaroCare wrap bandage systems with Velcro, Curetex midline compression bandages, TinkFit lower body bandages, VaroPad padding materials, VaroSilk, and VaroCombi. Supplementary products include Feelgood, Aloë Vera Gel, skin adhesive, delicate detergent, Varodem Pad, and grip gloves. The company also provides an online webshop and the Varodem Academy for product training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Souplice Prestige: Round-knit compression stockings - premium line
- Souplice Classic
- Souplice Light
- Souplice Geri-Classic
- Souplice Cotton
- Souplice Strong
- Souplice Select
- VaroCare
- VaroPad
- TinkFit
- VaroSilk
- Curetex
- VaroCombi
- Eurotex 2
- Euroform 3
- Eurostar 2
- Euroform 4
- Flexxie
- Feelgood
- Varodem Academy
Products and services
- Soupless Prestige Premium round-knit compression stocking in the Soupless line, used in medical compression therapy for edema patients and dispensed via medical suppliers.
- Soupless Classic Classic round-knit compression stocking in the Soupless line, with a new AT model added to the range.
- Soupless Light Lightweight round-knit compression stocking in the Soupless line, for edema compression therapy.
- Soupless Geri-Classic Round-knit compression stocking with a characteristic graduating D-size, designed for geriatric use; available in beige and black.
- Soupless Cotton Round-knit compression stocking with cotton blend, for edema compression therapy.
- Soupless Strong Round-knit compression stocking with enhanced durability in the Soupless line.
- Soupless Select Round-knit compression stocking in the Soupless select line, also offered in an arm version.
- Soupless Select Arm Arm version of the Soupless Select round-knit compression stocking for upper-limb edema therapy.
- Eurotex 2 Flat-knit compression stocking, second generation; also available in an XT version.
- Euroform 3 Flat-knit compression stocking, third generation; also available in a Sense version.
- Eurostar 2 Flat-knit compression stocking, second generation star line; also available in XT and Sense versions.
- Euroform 4 Flat-knit compression stocking, fourth generation; also available in 4S version.
- Flexxie Flat-knit compression stocking in the flexible variant range, for edema compression therapy.
- VaroCare Wrap bandage system with Velcro closure for compression therapy, used by healthcare professionals and suppliers for edema treatment.
- VaroPad Padding material providing protection and comfort beneath compression bandages and stockings.
- TinkFit Lower body bandages designed for compression therapy of the lower limbs.
- VaroSilk Silk-based compression aid product within the Varodem portfolio.
- Curetex Midline compression bandages for edema treatment in medical compression therapy.
- VaroCombi Combined compression aid product in the Varodem portfolio for edema therapy.
- Feelgood Supplementary compression aid product used alongside Varodem compression therapy.
- Aloe Vera Gel Supplementary skin care gel designed for use with Varodem compression products.
- Huidlijm (Skin Adhesive) Skin adhesive used to secure Varodem compression products in place.
- Fijnwasmiddel (Delicate Detergent) Specialized detergent formulated for washing Varodem compression garments.
- Varodem Pad Padding material for compression therapy applications.
- Griphandschoen (Grip Glove) Grip glove designed to aid easier application of Varodem compression products.
Companies that use Varodem
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Varodem technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Varodem partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Varodem competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BSN medical (Essity): BSN medical, part of Essity, is a broad incumbent in compression therapy (e.g., Jobst, Tricofix) and wound care. Overlaps with Varodem's edema-related compression portfolio but operates at much larger scale across multiple categories.
- Jobst (Essity): Jobst is one of the most established global brands for medical compression garments and is owned by Essity. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same edema/lymphedema category, with broader geographic reach and larger scale than Varodem.
Direct peers
- Bauerfeind AG: Bauerfeind manufactures medical compression stockings, orthoses, and supports, with deep presence in German-speaking and broader European DME channels. Directly comparable to Varodem in compression garment category, clinical training programs, and pharmacy/dispenser distribution.
- Sigvaris Group: Sigvaris is a global leader in medical compression therapy garments for venous and lymphatic conditions, with a broadly overlapping product portfolio (round-knit and flat-knit stockings, wraps) and very similar indications. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Varodem in the same niche.
- Ofa Bamberg GmbH: Ofa Bamberg manufactures medical compression stockings (round-knit and flat-knit) and phlebology accessories, serving DME and pharmacy channels primarily in German-speaking markets. Directly comparable to Varodem's stocking lines and prescription-driven channel model.
- Juzo (Julius Zorn GmbH): Juzo produces round-knit and flat-knit compression stockings for edema, lymphedema, and venous indications, serving clinical and pharmacy channels in Europe. Strongly overlaps with Varodem's therapeutic elastic stocking lines and DME dispensing model.
- medi GmbH & Co. KG: medi manufactures medical compression stockings, wound compression, and orthopedic aids — directly comparable to Varodem's Soupless and Eurotex lines — and serves European clinicians and dispensers through a similar field-sales and training model.
- Thuasne Group: Thuasne produces medical compression therapy products (stockings, wraps, bandaging systems) for venous and lymphatic conditions across Europe. Comparable to Varodem in product range (including wrap-style bandages similar to VaroCare) and clinical channel focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Varodem social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Varodem leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Varodem subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Varodem funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Varodem M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Varodem
What does Varodem do?
Varodem manufactures and sells medical compression aids focused on edema-related conditions, including therapeutic elastic (round-knit and flat-knit) stockings, VaroCare wrap bandage systems with Velcro, Curetex midline compression bandages, TinkFit lower body bandages, and VaroPad padding materials. Products are sold primarily to medical suppliers (leveranciers) and healthcare professionals via regional field sales productspecialisten, supplemented by an e-commerce webshop and the Varodem Academy for product training.
Is Varodem a public or private company?
Varodem is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Varodem founded?
Varodem was founded in 1965. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Varodem based?
Varodem is headquartered in Saint-léger, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Varodem make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical Compression Products Sales.
Who are Varodem's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BSN medical (Essity) and Jobst (Essity). Direct peers are Bauerfeind AG, Sigvaris Group, Ofa Bamberg GmbH, Juzo (Julius Zorn GmbH), medi GmbH & Co. KG and Thuasne Group.
Does Varodem have an API?
No public API is recorded for Varodem.
What industry is Varodem in?
Varodem's product category is Medical Compression Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHALAF, Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments), with a secondary code of HLAHAMAH, Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.