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Hosiery
How do I
wash the hose?
* We recommend hand washing in mild soap or detergent, rinse, roll in a soft
towel and lay flat to air dry. (Woolite is okay to use) - see package
insert.
Can I use lotion before I put on the stockings?
* No, it is not recommended, you should keep hosiery away from any petroleum
based ointments. They should also be kept out of direct sunlight.
Is
there an easier way to put on the stockings?
* Wearing rubber gloves can aid in applying the stockings, as well as a
dusting of
cornstarch on the legs. Also, the use of a stocking
applicator can help with
applying the hosiery.
Do
you have latex free hosiery?
* Our hosiery is manufactured with spandex (a man-made elastic material) and
therefore can be classified as latex free.
* Exception ... our Linton-weight hose do contain latex
Can men wear the women’s hosiery?
* Sometimes, but they are designed for the female foot, so foot size will
need to
be considered before purchase
Men’s
and Women’s supports
How do I wash a corset?
* To wash an LS support – remove the steels, hand wash in mild detergent and
allow to air dry
Do
you make custom garments?
* Yes, a certified fitter can order a custom made garment for you. They can
also
send in sample garments to be reproduced. We can also oversize or
undersize
stock garments. There is an additional charge for custom
manufacturing as
well as increased manufacturing time – allow for up to 21
working days to
manufacture a custom garment
Trusses
How do I wash a truss?
* Trusses can be wiped with a damp soft cloth- they should not be submersed
in
water
Rigid
Spinal Orthoses/ Collars
How do I wash a rigid spinal orthosis?
* To was a rigid spinal orthosis wipe with a damp soft cloth
How do wash the collars?
* Solid collars can be wiped with a damp soft cloth. Foam collars
cannot be
washed- exception: the double layered stockinette collar, the
outside layer of
stockinette can be removed and hand washed in mild
detergent and air dried.
Extremity Supports
How do I wash a knee, ankle, wrist supports etc.?
* Elastic, canvas, & neoprene supports can be hand washed with mild soap and
air dried. Removable spoons, stays, and hinges should be removed prior to
washing, synthetic and hard plastic supports can be wiped with a damp soft
cloth..
Universal Sized Garments
One size fits all garments – Does one size really fit all?
* Actually “one size fits most” – these garments generally fit a small-large
size
range, so they will not fit someone is extra small or extra large. |
