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* The Dermatuff stockings protect against skin tears, skin flaps and lacerations are made from impact resistant yarns purpose spun from hard aramids such as Kevlar, Twaron or Technora together with Nylon and a specialist weaving system
* The weaving system utilises the purpose spun yarn to create a flat woven base with the yarn also 'looped' through it producing a mesh of loops on the inside of the stocking and a flat, slightly ribbed surface on the outside.
* The stockings look like any other 'below the knee' stockings. They stretch to fit various leg sizes (within a size) but do not contain compression
* The sleeves and stockings are available in three different sizes
* They are washable and available in an oatmeal colour
* The sleeves can also be used as leg protectors instead of stockings if the dimensions are right.

Measuring for limb protectors
* Contact the supplier or see the suppliers website for a guide to measuring for limb protectors
* Prior to obtaining sleeves, assess shape and size of limb
* To determine correct size, the limb measurements should be taken first thing in the morning
*For the sleeves, it is essential to select the sleeve size that is nearest to your own dimensions to avoid them being too tight or not staying in position but all dimensions are expandable. The most important dimensions are round the forearm and the wrist
* For the stockings, most important dimensions are round the calf and below the knee. Do not wear stockings if the maximum indicated dimensions are less than your actual calf or below knee dimensions

Place Of Manufacture

United Kingdom

Price Guide

Price range is from $42.00

Models

Available as stockings and arm sleeves

Maintenance

The stockings and sleeves are designed for multiple usage with washing between each usage. Above 180 washings the sleeves may begin to loose their efficacy. This would equate to one year's use if just two pairs are used and washed after each day's usage.

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.