About JOBST®

At JOBST, we stand with those fighting against lipedema, lymphedema, and venous conditions. Our products are designed to meet their unique needs and empower them to live the life they want, confidently and without compromise.

The JOBST name has been synonymous with compression therapy since the 1950s. Today we are a global leader in the management of lipedema, lymphedema, and venous conditions. We develop and manufacture compression therapy products used in the management of varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, lymphedema, and lipedema, among other conditions. We provide support and compression therapy products to individuals, medical supply shops, pharmacies, and hospitals in over 80 countries.

Starting with our founder, Conrad Jobst, who suffered from venous disease, JOBST has always had the strongest commitment to improving the quality of life for those with venous disease, lymphedema, and lipedema.

Since the times of Conrad Jobst, we have been committed to the highest standards of quality. Our products are subject to strict quality controls to meet these standards. Interviews and studies with patients and Healthcare Professionals help us to develop treatment-oriented and patient-friendly products. Trust grows through quality and reliability. That’s why you can always trust JOBST as a competent partner in compression therapy.

Conrad Jobst founded JOBST in Toledo, Ohio. Born in Germany, Conrad was both a mechanical engineer and inventor. He applied his varied expertise and personal experience to the development of gradient compression garments, which relieve the symptoms of venous insufficiency.

VARITEX Deutschland – the predecessor of JOBST in Europe – became established in Emmerich on the Lower Rhine in Germany and began cooperation with professionals in phlebology and lymphology. At that time the first compression stockings were made of hand-operated machines. The company worked closely with leading lymphological and phlebological specialist clinics and developed, flat-knit stockings both in series and made to measure, according to the therapeutic needs and requirements of the individual patients.

After Conrad's death, his wife, Caroline Jobst, successfully grew the business. Under her leadership, JOBST expanded the product lines to include ready-to-wear garments, consumer support stockings, plastic and reconstructive surgery garments, and anti-embolism stockings. Sales extended to virtually every continent as the JOBST reputation for quality grew.

Beiersdorf AG, Hamburg, acquired VARITEX.

Beiersdorf AG, Hamburg, acquired JOBST USA.

Varitex was renamed in JOBST Germany.

JOBST Germany and JOBST USA became affiliate companies of BSN medical GmbH, a joint venture of the medical division of Beiersdorf, Hamburg, and Smith & Nephew, London plc. The company name changed into BSN-JOBST.

JOBST Germany was renamed into BSN-JOBST GmbH.

BSN medical GmbH was acquired by Montagu Private Equity, a leading private equity investor in the European mid-market.

The company was acquired by EQT VI. EQT is a leading private equity group in Northern Europe.

BSN medical GmbH was acquired by Swedish Essity AB (formerly SCA), a leading global hygiene and health company that develops, produces, and sells personal care (baby care, feminine care, incontinence products and medical solutions), consumer tissue, and professional hygiene products and solutions. This acquisition has integrated JOBST into Essity, combining expertise and innovation to even better serve patients and healthcare providers.

Essity’s vision is dedicated to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. BSN medical has joined forces with the Incontinence Care unit, creating the business unit Health & Medical, led by Ulrika Kolsrud. HMS is aligned under one vision – to empower customers, patients, and caregivers with products and solutions to support healthy and active lives.

For more information, visit Essity.