I don't believe this---I have to wear compression stockings for fluid in my legs, knee highs. I take them off to sleep. I was pulling them off after I laid down in bed, it's easier for me that way, and I pulled my last one off, I pulled and pulled and B O I N G!---It snapped out of my hand like a rubber band and smacked my sleeping husband right in the face!!!----He was not pleased! And, yes, I really did say OOOOPPPSSS!!