Our Craftsmanship & Culture

WHERE SCIENCE HAS A HEART

With "just in time" manufacturing, we are committed to producing the finest quality garments, with the utmost attention to fit and on-time delivery. To ensure our compression garments perform with the highest degree of comfort and durability, our patterns are meticulously crafted, then perfected with over a thousand body scans and live fit models. At Marena, superior craftsmanship integrates with leading textile technologies to create cutting-edge compression apparel.

Computer-controlled cutting allows for precise patterns and superior garments

Raw material inspection ensures quality

In-house material prep for speed and efficiency

Superior Quality and Fit

Through Superior Craftmanship

Our Culture of Innovation

Technology With A Heart

The Heart of Marena is about improving lives, allowing you to do more of what you want to, better! We adapt the latest in technology to improve the recovery journey for Marena Recovery, provide all-day support in Marena Shape, and protect and recharge your body in Marena Sport. We produce garments that comfort and support.

Constant Innovation

We value innovation and partner with medical professionals to add designs that may help improve recovery. Our constant research and innovation ensure we can add styles knowing how the benefits work. That is how we earn the trust and testimonials of hundreds of users.

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HOW A CARING HEART DRIVES PASSION FOR THE HEALING EXPERIENCE

Founder Vera Watkins Shares How Marena Started

Marena was born from an Olympians desire to heal faster and better and my desire to help others. Sewn passionately by me in the garage of my North Atlanta home, I discovered the amazing healing properties of comfortable targeted compression while collaborating with health professionals. Marena, named for our children Mark and Lena, has become a global leader in medical grade compression.

Marena was initially founded with the business model to re-sell compression products already available in the market. As a business owner, I could control my future and be able to take time for the important events in life while providing a high-quality product. Shortly after launch, I discovered that most fabrics used for compression were not comfortable and many of the styles were not constructed with comfort in mind. I will never consciously sell or produce something that I know is not comfortable or not the best it can be, so we re-evaluated our business model.

Within one year, we secured the required sewing and cutting equipment to produce garments with both comfort, and function in mind. Then in only two years, Marena had our first version of our revolutionary and proprietary fabric developed, which revolutionized comfort in compression. When combined with our proprietary pattern making and fit, we knew we had something special: a product that performed better than the industry.

Marena Milestones

Marena has been a market leader and the trusted brand of postsurgical compression garments for plastic surgeons and doctors for the over 30 years.
Throughout the years, we have been recognized for our many innovations, achievements and collaborations.
We continue to innovate and look forward to continued growth.

  • A Discovery

1994

Vera and Bill Watkins discover the benefits of effective compression when, as an Olympic cyclist, he used a garment Vera designed and experienced the healing results. They founded the Marena Group.

  • Manufacturing

1995

Marena launched their own just-in-time manufacturing division just north of Atlanta, GA.

  • Patented Fabric

1996

Looking for benefits and innovation that was not available on the market, they developed the first version of the now patented ComfortWeave®

  • Global Growth

1998

Marena collaborated with surgeons around the world, creating increasing global demand, and expanded the USA manufacturing facility.

  • Recognition

2001

Awarded the 'Small Business Exporter of the Year' from the state of Georgia in recognition of Marena's international success.

  • More Testing & Growth

2002

Marena expands its partnerships with leading U.S. plastic surgeons to test design innovations and patient comfort to improve patient care.

  • Awarded

2006

Marena awarded “Grand All-Star” by Apparel Magazine for Marena’s achievements in textile engineering, corporate culture and manufacturing excellence.

  • New Product Lines: Marena Shape & Sport

2012

Introducing collections to bring the benefits of medical-grade compression to everyday shapewear and activewear. Clinical testing and collaboration continues.

  • ISO Certification

2014

Marena earns certification ISO 9001 for Quality, and later earns ISO 13485 as a Medical Device Company.

  • Investment & Expansion

2015

The Riverside Investment Co. makes a growth investment in The Marena Group, recognizing Marena’s potential as the leader and innovator in medical-grade compression.

  • Continued Innovation

2016

Marena partners with NASA to develop compression garments for astronauts, submits two patent-pending designs, launches Recovery Bra and Easy-On Camisole collection with pockets, embarks on new medical and retail partnerships.

  • Growing Compression Online

2016

As patients and consumers alike discover the benefits of medical-grade compression, Marena launches a new e-commerce platform to provide access to product, more education on benefits and help with custom orders.

  • Recovery Bras + Caress Mastectomy Launch

2019

Marena launches the Recovery bra line with innovative bi-cup technology and the Caress™ by Marena Mastectomy product brand.

  • Premier Contract

2021

Marena becomes a Premier contracted supplier.

  • Female Curves Bodysuit

2022

Marena debuts the Female Curves Bodysuit, specifically designed for the curvy body type or women seeking curve-enhacing procedures.

  • Marena Maternity™

2022

The Marena Maternity™ product brand launches with products to support new and expecting mothers.

  • World’s First Pain-Relieving Garment

2024

Marena introduces an innovative abdominal binder infused with pain-relieving ingredients, providing continuous relief for post-surgical recovery.

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THE SCIENCE OF RECOVERY

THE SCIENCE OF SHAPE

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