Patients — CAPE Bionics

Patient benefits

Eight reasons patients trust CAPE

Improve circulation & reduce swelling

Graduated medical-grade pressure profile encourages venous return and lymphatic drainage.

Supports joints & muscles

Structural support reduces oscillation and stimulates proprioception during everyday movement.

Eases pain after injury or surgery

Targeted compression reduces oedema and pain, accelerating return to activity.

Stay active longer

At work, in sport, and in daily life — comfortable enough to wear all day.

Class 1 Medical Device

Proven TGA-registered medical-grade compression garments.

Custom made from your 3D scan

A perfect fit, every time. Scanned in clinic, delivered in a week.

Comfortable and stays in position

Won't fray, stretch out, fall down or lose effectiveness over time.

Space-age garment technology

The same fabric platform proven by astronauts on the International Space Station.

Garment range

From travel to rehab — compression that fits your life

CAPE garments are built for comfort, durability, and everyday practicality. They deliver true therapeutic compression — not the low-pressure support of bandages or tubes. Designed to stay secure, they won't fray, stretch out, fall down or lose effectiveness over time.

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Calf sleeve

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Knee sleeve

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Thigh and knee sleeve

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Calf and knee sleeve

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Leg sleeve

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Leggings

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Arm sleeve

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Shorts Coming soon

How CAPE works

Each sleeve is individually designed to apply the optimum compression regime.

Provides structural support and reduces muscle oscillation
Stimulates mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors
Improves blood flow, delivering greater nutrients for recovery and drainage of metabolic waste
Offers extra protection for injury prevention
Reduces oedema and swelling
Reduces pain

Patients experience maximum benefits from a garment that feels like a second skin.

Reimbursements

Easy. Practical. Proven. Affordable.

You may be eligible for reimbursement from NDIS, DVA, Private Health Insurance (Extras), Aged Care, Workcover, TAC or other providers. Ask your practitioner to check the CAPE Health app for further information.

NDIS

National Disability Insurance Scheme

DVA

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Extras

Private Health Insurance

TAC

Workcover & Transport Accident

A new level of care

Compression for every condition

Class 0 — Standard

Light comfort

Garments to reduce likelihood of DVT and address tired, heavy legs. Most comfortable light compression with easy don/doff.

Class 1 — Strong

Long-haul protection

Stronger compression for long-haul flights and high-risk individuals.

Calf sleeve

The finest travel garment on the planet

Reduced DVT 90%, superficial thrombosis 54%, oedema 47%. Maintenance of exercise performance after long-haul travel.

Class 1

Performance support

Improves scope and provides support during exercise. Augments muscle pumps to serve aerobic demand and reduce fatigue.

Reduce DOMS

Lower oscillation

Reduces muscle oscillations, minimises DOMS and reduces the risk of injury through improved biofeedback.

Range

Calf, knee, leg, arm

Activity support across the leg and arm. Shorts and elbow sleeves coming soon.

Class 1 — Mild

Mild symptoms

Mild graduated regime for varicose veins, mild oedema, DVT prevention, tired and aching legs.

Class 2 — Moderate

Moderate symptoms

Moderate-to-severe varicose veins, moderate oedema, venous ulcers, DVT, post-thrombotic syndrome.

Class 3 — Severe

Severe symptoms

Severe venous ulcers, severe post-thrombotic syndrome.

Class 1

Mild OA

Mild and graduated compression sleeve for early or mild osteoarthritis symptoms. Easiest donning/doffing.

Class 2

Moderate OA

Moderate and graduated compression profile for moderate symptoms of knee osteoarthritis.

Class 3

Severe OA

Prominent and severe symptoms, also for post-surgical recovery support.

Class 1

Grade 1 soft tissue

Mild graduated compression for early or mild symptoms. Also used for activity support and injury prevention.

Class 2

Grade 2 soft tissue

Stronger graduated compression for moderate injuries including Grade 2 soft tissue trauma.

Class 3

Grade 3 / Post-surgical

Severe injury including Grade 3 soft tissue trauma and post-surgical recovery.

Class 2

Specific graduated profile

Reduces blood pooling and encourages venous return. Augmented blood flow delivers nutrients for repair.

Evidence

20% better recovery

Testimonials show 20% better recovery after 12 hours, with body strength returning to baseline at 24hrs (vs 48+ for off-the-shelf).

Convolute

Comfort for sleeping

Garments covering the knee incorporate a specific convolute design for improved comfort and effectiveness.

What patients & clinicians say

Real results, in their own words

Your product and approach are amazing.

Durham McInnisPhysiotherapist & Founder, Core Advantage

The pressure feels great and it really helped me recover after my surgery.

JanetRetired, 77

The way CAPE uses our own device to measure and order — it's just mind-boggling.

Carlie ChilkoSenior Physiotherapist, Platinum Physio

The CAPE knee sleeve played a very important role in keeping the swelling down and mobility up. Allowed me to return to work earlier than expected.

RossPainter, 43

About time professional physios had easy access to professional compression.

Kusal GoonewardenaPhysiotherapist & Founder, Elite Akademy

I'm loving the garments and have them on every day. They've been a big part of the ongoing success of my rehab.

EdTAC client, post-surgery rehab

Where to scan

Get scanned for a CAPE prescription

CAPE prescriptions are available through partner physio practices nationwide.

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