A compression system for applying compression to a body part of a user comprising a sleeve for substantially covering a portion of the body part of a user. The sleeve has two lateral side edges. The sleeve comprises a first lateral side region, a central region and a second lateral side region in a transverse direction from the first lateral side edge to the second lateral side edge. At least the central region of the sleeve comprises a material having elasticity in the transverse direction and longitudinal direction of the sleeve, The compression system further comprises a releasable closure system. The closure system is configured and arranged relative to the sleeve, such that, in use, upon closure of the closure system the sleeve is restrained and tightened about the body part of the user.