About

Paramedic Canada has owned EC3D since 2023 compression stockings

Founded in 1987, Paramedic has risen to become a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of specialized medical products across Canada. Our distribution center supplies pharmaceutical retailers, distributors, medical retailers, and healthcare institutions. Among its notable acquisitions, in 2023, Paramedic successfully integrated two of EC3D's most promising product lines: compression stockings and orthotics.

The beginnings of EC3D

In 2005, Michelle Simon, a renowned expert in seamless knitting, partnered with Carine Villeneuve, the Gilbert brothers, Daniel Ayoub, and Dr. Jean-Raymond Spenard, a surgeon, to found EC3D. In 2023, Paramedic-Canada acquired a portion of the company, specifically the production of compression stockings and orthotics. The clothing collections are no longer available.

Expertise

EC3D Sport offers perfectly calibrated compression stockings to improve recovery after physical exertion. Naturally, the EC3D orthopedic range follows, with products targeting the most common sports injuries.

The primary objective behind each design is user comfort , well-being , and satisfaction, while maximizing biomechanical functionality (stability, muscle alignment, etc.) for preventative , recovery , or therapeutic purposes. EC3D three-dimensional engineering technology compression stockings are developed in collaboration with a network of healthcare professionals (doctors, chiropractors, orthotists) and athletes of all levels.

Surrounding ourselves with these athletes and doctors has made it possible to:

  • scientifically validate our processes;
  • to push innovation even further;
  • test our products with real consumers, under the supervision of healthcare professionals;
  • develop products that take into account real expertise in physiology;
  • to stay ahead of the curve in terms of functionality and proposed fields of application.

As for our expertise in research and development, it allows us to:

  • to remain number one in our industry;
  • to offer unique products created specifically to maximize performance or recovery;
  • to attract customers seeking our expertise in creating custom and personalized compression clothing collections.

Catalyst for the evolution of the compression market in Quebec

The unique nature of our stockings, in terms of quality, innovation, and calibration precision (20 to 25 or 25 to 30 mmHg), has surprised the medical community and forced the market to adapt and evolve. This is especially true since our products are more affordable for customers and our EC3D orthopedic line is reimbursed by most private insurance plans and the RAMQ, SAAQ, and CNESST.<sup> 1 </sup> It is also certified by Health Canada and the FDA <sup>2 </sup> as a Class 1 medical device.<sup> 3 </sup>


A 100% Quebec-made design

From concept to delivery, EC3D's products are 100% Quebec-made. All raw materials are sourced from North America. Design, knitting, calibration, and all testing are done at our headquarters in Laval, and our valued suppliers are local. For us, this is about minimizing our environmental footprint by reducing transportation, while ensuring exceptional quality control from start to finish.


Anecdote! The invention of the twisted stocking

A compression sock with two calibrations. A unique invention that modifies the compression of the sock " with a single twist " to help athletes reduce soreness and fatigue.

Even today, we sometimes see companies, even world-renowned ones, creating products similar to ours. However, their design fails to consider the complex biomechanics of the human body, comfort, mobility, and the medical aspects that demand rigor and expertise.

1 Subject to all reservations, according to the diagnosis and medical prescription.

2 FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States.

3 RAMQ, SAAQ, CNESST and Health Canada in Quebec only.



We are all the more proud of what we have accomplished to date, since we are convinced, every day, that we provide products that make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

EC3D from 2005 to the present day

  • 2005 - Founded by Michelle Simon, Carine Villeneuve, Daniel and Gilbert Ayoub (co-founders of Gildan) and Dr. Jean-Raymond Spenard.
  • 2006 - Creation of the first models in the AngelCare range
  • 2007 - Creation in parallel of the first EC3D orthopedic and EC3D sport compression garments.
  • 2007 - Arrival of an angel investor from Chicago: Magellan Development.
  • 2008 - First co-development contract with a company seeking our expertise in compression for a triathlon clothing line.
  • 2009 - A remarkable entry into the medical compression market, with the only products calibrated between 20 and 25mmHg
  • 2009 - Our Kmeleon sports range gets a makeover. It is renamed EC3D sport.
  • 2010 - Invention of the first Twist stocking, a revolution for leg recovery after sports activity.
  • 2016 - Invention of the second Twist stocking to correct or reduce supination or pronation, while minimizing discomfort due to minor foot problems (e.g., false flat feet).
  • 2019 - Buyout of the shares of Jean-Raymond Spénard and Gilbert Ayoub by Michelle, Carine and Daniel.
  • 2020 – Creation of washable and reusable masks.
  • 2023 - Closure of clothing collections and sale of stockings and orthotics collections to Paramedic Canada.