NZ Sock Company vs Sigvaris:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NZ Sock Company had more branded searches than Sigvaris among compression sock brands in New Zealand. NZ Sock Company had about 1,420 branded searches, while Sigvaris had 60. NZ Sock Company made up 25% of all compression sock brand searches we track, and Sigvaris accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression sock brands, NZ Sock Company appeared in three of the four answers and Sigvaris in one. NZ Sock Company was mentioned before Sigvaris in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
NZ Sock Company, about 24 searches for every 1 for Sigvaris
Who does AI mention more?
NZ Sock Company, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Sigvaris in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NZ Sock Company, named ahead of Sigvaris in 2 of 3 answers
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Top compression sock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, NZ Sock Company was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sigvaris was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. NZ Sock Company was listed before Sigvaris in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NZ Sock Company3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
2XU2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- TXG Compression Wear2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Skins1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sigvaris1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sockwell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CEP Compression0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression sock brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression sock brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression sock brand in New Zealand for all day comfort?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression socks nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression stockings nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is NZ Sock Company or Sigvaris more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NZ Sock Company and Sigvaris by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven compression sock brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for NZ Sock Company, Sigvaris. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 2XU | NZ Sock Company | Skins | TXG Compression Wear | Sigvaris | Sockwell | CEP Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.2% | 18.3% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.96% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.1% | 16.9% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 24.6% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.7% | 19.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.5% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 21.7% | 18.9% | 1.3% | 0.91% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 21.3% | 18.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 2% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 57.9% | 21.6% | 17% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 21% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 0.93% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 25.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 23.2% | 17% | 2.9% | 1% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 25% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.18% |
How has the NZ Sock Company and Sigvaris comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NZ Sock Company was ahead of Sigvaris in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NZ Sock Company’s share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand moved from 18.3% to 25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 950 to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sigvaris’ share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand moved from 0.77% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 60.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression sock brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, NZ Sock Company gained share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 23.2% to 25%.

In September 2026, Sigvaris rose from 6th to 5th among compression sock brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NZ Sock Company’s and Sigvaris’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
NZ Sock Company
3 branded search terms
- nz sock company
- nz sock company ashburton
- the nz sock company
Sigvaris
2 branded search terms
- sigvaris
- sigvaris compression
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