Steven Westerbos

Steven Westerbos is the founder of Steve® and owner of Steve Originals®, a company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.23 He developed a range of products designed to help people put on and take off compression stockings independently.1

Background and Company History

Steven Westerbos's journey with compression stocking aids began in the 1980s when his grandfather created a tool called 'James' to help his great-grandmother put on support stockings independently.1 In 2004, Westerbos himself became a compression stocking user after a car accident, which made him realize the widespread need for such tools.1

After recovering, Westerbos founded WestCare and introduced the "Steve" tool to the Dutch market in 2006.1 The company continued to innovate, developing improved versions like Steve2 in 2009 and later the Steve+ (now called Steve Complete).1

Product Range and Innovation

Steve Originals® offers a comprehensive range of tools for putting on and removing compression stockings.1 Their products cater to various needs, from making the process more comfortable to enabling complete independence for users who would otherwise require caregiver assistance.1

Company Location and Manufacturing

WestCare, the parent company of Steve Originals®, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.1 While some products are manufactured abroad, the Steve Complete is entirely produced in the Netherlands.1 The company maintains a strict quality management system to ensure product excellence.1

Steven Westerbos continues to lead the company, focusing on innovation and user experience to improve the lives of compression stocking wearers.13