CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A.

What CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A. does

CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A. is an Italian medical device company headquartered in Cuggiono (Milan province) that designs, manufactures, and distributes graduated compression therapy products for the prevention and treatment of venous insufficiency, lymphatic disorders (lymphedema), lipedema, orthopedic conditions, and post-surgical care. The portfolio is anchored by the Varisan brand of compression stockings, produced via both circular knit and flat knit manufacturing processes to address a graduated range of clinical severity (Class 1 to Class 4 compression, 10-15 mmHg to >49 mmHg), with specialized sub-lines for venous disease, lymphedema, lipedema (LIPOCARE), pediatric use (Varisan Kids), maternity, hospital use, and custom-made (bespoke) fittings.

The company's technology stack combines proprietary textile engineering with patented medical hardware. Differentiated inputs include the Fiberlux trilobed yarn technology (delivering easy-donning friction reduction and color vibrancy), patented flat knit construction for high-containment lipedema and complex lymphedema cases, and two patented devices: LINFO*Roll* (LINFORoll), a Bluetooth-enabled handheld instrument with interchangeable silicone rollers that objectively measures pressure, speed, and transmitted energy during manual lymphatic drainage therapy, and VARITEC, a stocking donning aid for patients with limited mobility. The portfolio is rounded out with CIZETA Wrap adjustable compression wraps, Cizeta Press and SWEETCompress bandaging systems, orthopaedic braces, food supplements (NEVAFIN CRONO, DIOSMIR), and topical cream (LIVEDREN). Quality and regulatory assets include CE marking, OEKO-TEX textile safety certification, ASQUAL (French) compression certification, and RAL-certified graduated compression.

Cizeta Medicali operates a B2B2C and direct-to-patient go-to-market, distributing through an authorized network of pharmacies, medical supply stores, and specialized healthcare retailers identified via a website store locator, while also maintaining a dedicated French subsidiary (Cizeta Medicali France, cizetamedicali.fr) for the French market. The company runs multi-language digital channels (Italian, English, French) with content marketing, a selection assistant, and healthcare-professional training resources to drive demand. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue is not reported; the company is privately held, appears family/founder-controlled, has no institutional investors or public listing, and operates without disclosed funding rounds.

Name

CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A.

Legal name

CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A.

Website

https://cizetamedicali.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A. is an Italian medical device company that designs and manufactures graduated compression stockings, flat-knit garments, and patented devices (LINFORoll, VARITEC) for venous disease, lymphedema, lipedema, and orthopedic patients, distributing through pharmacies, medical retailers, and a French subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Therapy

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

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
• Graduated compression therapy
• Lymphedema treatment devices
• Lipedema compression garments
• Orthopedic medical supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuggiono

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Compression Garments: Sale of graduated compression stockings, compression bandages, and orthopedic supports for venous diseases, lymphedema, and lipedema treatment
2. Medical Devices: Sale of proprietary medical measurement devices such as LINFO*Roll* for lymphatic drainage therapy
3. Food Supplements: Sale of dietary supplements including NEVAFIN CRONO for microcirculation support
4. Accessories: Sale of compression garment accessories including washing bags and stocking aids

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cizeta Medicali designs and manufactures graduated medical compression stockings, compression bandages, and orthopedic supports for the prevention and treatment of venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and lipedema. The company also produces proprietary patented medical devices such as the LINFORoll system for objective measurement of manual lymphatic drainage, alongside accessories, stocking aids, food supplements, and topical products supporting vascular and lymphatic health.

Product overview

CIZETA MEDICALI S.p.A. is an Italian medical devices company specializing in compression therapy solutions for venous insufficiency, lymphatic disorders, and lipedema. The product portfolio centers on graduated compression stockings under the Varisan® brand (available in circular knit for standard use and flat knit for complex conditions), with specialized lines including Varisan Fiberlux (trilobed yarn technology), Varisan Kids (pediatric compression), and hospital-specific products. The company offers complementary medical devices including the LINFORoll® patented electronic measurement system for manual lymphatic drainage, CIZETA Wrap adjustable compression wraps, and the VARITEC®/VARISLIDE® stocking aid accessories. Supporting products include food supplements (NEVAFIN® CRONO, DIOSMIR®), topical creams (LIVEDREN®), compression bandaging systems (Cizeta Press, SWEETCompress®), and custom-made compression garments. The company maintains international presence with dedicated operations in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VARISAN: Main brand for graduated compression stockings including VARISAN Top, VARISAN Soft, VARISAN Fashion, VARISAN Etheré, VARISAN Flat, VARISAN Fiberlux product lines
• LIPOCARE
• LINFORoll
• VARITEC
• NEVAFIN
• Cizeta Press
• SWEETCompress

Products and services

• Varisan® Compression Stockings

Quantifiable outcome

• Compression levels certified from 10-15 mmHg to >49 mmHg across Classes 1-4
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German medical device company with a leading compression therapy portfolio (medi compression, circaid, mediven). Direct competitor across venous, lymphedema, and lipedema indications, with overlapping flat-knit technology and a similar channel-based European GTM.
• Ofa Bamberg GmbH: German maker of medical compression stockings (e.g., memory, lastofa) for venous, lymphatic, and lipedema indications. Comparable in scale, European specialization, and certified graduated compression offering.
• Juzo (Julius Zorn GmbH): German specialist in medical compression therapy for venous disease, lymphedema, lipedema, and scar therapy. Closely comparable on flat-knit compression, lipedema-specific products, and certified compression classes (RAL).
• Thuasne: French medical device company specializing in orthopedic and compression solutions for venous, lymphatic, and post-surgical care. Particularly comparable given Cizeta's French subsidiary focus and overlapping chronic venous/lymphedema therapy offerings.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss global leader in medical compression therapy (stockings, socks, lymphedema, and vascular garments). Directly comparable on circular/flat knit compression for venous and lymphatic conditions, overlapping certifications, and European pharmacy-channel distribution.
• Bauerfeind AG: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, supports, and medical compression stockings. Comparable on product breadth across venous/lymphatic compression and orthopedic appliances, with similar prescriber-driven channels in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Essity (JOBST): JOBST is a global compression therapy brand under Essity, offering stockings and lymphedema products alongside a much broader hygiene and wound-care portfolio. Comparable product line within a much larger, listed corporate parent.
• Lohmann & Rauscher (L&R): European manufacturer and wholesaler of medical devices and hygiene products, including compression therapy, bandages, and wound care. Comparable compression/lymphedema portfolio within a broader medical consumables business.

Regional players

• Gloria Med S.p.A. Italian medical device company specializing in compression therapy and wound care. Direct regional peer in the Italian market with comparable graduated compression stockings and orthopedic supports.
• Calze G.T. (RelaxSan): Italian manufacturer of medical and wellness compression hosiery. Comparable as a home-market Italian compression specialist with overlapping circular-knit product lines and pharmacy-channel distribution in Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CizetaMedicali
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cizeta-medicali
• Instagraminstagram.com/cizetamedicali

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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