Tubifast Garments - Ready to wear garments for use in dressing retention, wet or dry wrapping.
Tubifast Garments are a convenient, quick and safe way to wet or dry wrap.

The 2-way stretch and unique soft seam Technology™ ensure that the Tubifast Garments - vests, leggings, tights, socks and gloves allow ease of application and complete freedom of movement. They can be worn under nightwear and ordinary clothes, so helping promote fully active day and restful nights.

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THE BENEFITS OF TUBIFAST GARMENTS

Ready to wear Tubifast Garments are the latest development from the leaders in dressing retention (1). Ideal for convenient, quick and simple wet or dry wrapping, Tubifast Garments are suitable for use on children from six months.

  • Available in full-sleeved vests, tights, leggings and socks
  • Ideal for dressing retention, wet wrapping and dry wrapping
  • Complete freedom of movement through the two-way stretch construction
  • Flat seams help prevent irritation of sensitive skin
  • Comfortable to wear under nightwear and ordinary clothes, so helping to promote fully active days and restful nights
  • Convenient, quick and simple way to wet wrap so aiding compliance

USE WITHIN WRAPPING

Wet wrapping is a therapy used in the treatment of atopic eczema, and involves the use of an emollient such as Epaderm together with Tubifast Garments or Tubifast bandages. An emollient is applied to the affected skin, which is then covered with a damp layer of Tubifast Garment or bandage. Working together, the emollient and the damp layer keep the skin hydrated and moist, and help reduce inflammation (2). The damp Tubifast Garment or bandage also acts as a retaining layer, ensuring that the emollient stays in contact with the skin. The damp layer also cools and soothes the skin and helps to reduce the itch (2). A second, dry layer is then applied, which keeps the patient's clothing dry and prevents further scratching from aggravating the skin and causing potential injury.

Dry wrapping is a similar process to wet wrapping. An emollient is applied to the affected skin, which is then covered with a single, dry layer of Tubifast Garment or bandage.

Tubifast Garments is a Trade Mark of Mölnlycke Health Care Ltd.

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RECOMMENDED FITTING SIZES Based on the British Standard. (BS 7231:Part II:1990)
  Vests, Tights Vests, Leggings, Socks (socks - one size fits all - 2 to 14 years)
  16 - 24 months 2 - 5 years 5 - 8 years 8 - 11 years 11 - 14 years
HEIGHT 74 – 86 cm 86 – 110 cm 110 – 128 cm 128 – 146 cm 146 – 164 cm
INSIDE LEG 28 – 34 cm 34 – 47 cm 47 – 58 cm 58 – 68 cm 68 – 77 cm
ARM LENGTH 25 – 29.5 cm 29.5 – 35.5 cm 35.5 – 42 cm 42 – 49 cm 49 – 57.5 cm
           
GLOVES Sml Child Med Child Lrg Child/Sml Adult Med Adult Lrg Adult
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note Tubifast Garments are a medical product for use either in dressing retention, wet or dry wrapping. It is recommended that Tubifast Garments are sized according to dimensions as well as age. If in any doubt regarding the selection of size the next largest size should be chosen (e.g. if the child is wearing a nappy with the Tubifast Garments please allow for extra sizing). For protection and longer lasting wear of your Tubifast Garments follow wash instructions and apply normal, loose fitting clothing or nightwear over the Tubifast Garments to prevent wear and tear.

REFERENCES

  • 1

    IMS Marketing Data, July 2003

  • 1

    Cork MJ, Complete Emollient Therapy. The National Association of Fundholding Practices Official Yearbook. BPC Waterlow, Dunstable 1998: 159-168