Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Duomed Soft 2Easy
Leg ulcer hosiery medi UK

Duomed Soft 2Easy

Two-piece system comprising anklet and either calf sleeve (below knee option) or full leg sleeve (thigh length option) to simplify application and removal of compression stockings. Supplied as pair (two anklets and two sleeves).

Indications

Class 1: superficial or early varices. Class 2: medium varices; treatment and prevention of venous leg ulcers and associated conditions; mild oedema.

Contraindications

Arterial circulation disorders; right heart failure; massive oedema of the legs; pulmonary oedema; pre-existing gangrenous damage; neuropathy; and/or inability to tolerate the stocking fabric

Price

  • Colour: sand, black (closed toe). Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, classes 1 and 2, per pair: anklet, £11.60

  • below knee, £23.20
  • thigh length with grip top, £36.00

Leg ulcer hosiery

All Leg ulcer hosiery
Credalast
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Credalast

British Standard range of compression hosiery available in nylon and cotton. Credalast (nylon) is a sheerer hosiery and Credalast Cotton (cotton/lycra) is a classic support hosiery with cotton layer knitted on the inside layer, designed for patients with sensitive skin. Made-to-measure options are Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet (with Tactel Climate Effect), both of which come in natural and black. Available in compression classes 1, 2 and 3 in below-knee and thigh length. Available in standard sizes and made to measure.

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap
Essity

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

Constructed from an ultra-thin and smooth compression fabric with fine seams. Available in class 1 (15–20mmHg) and class 2 (20–30mmHg). Can be trimmed to patient requirements. Colours: tan and black.

Jobst UlcerCare
Essity

Jobst UlcerCare

Two-layer, zippered graduated compression hosiery system providing 40mmHg. Pack contains one stocking and two liners. Liner pack also available containing three liners.

Ulcertec
Bauerfeind

Ulcertec

Venous ulcer compression pack, containing one stocking and two liners

Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Venosan 8000 Ulcerfit

A 2-layer compression stocking system for the treatment of leg ulcers. The system consists of 2 knitted stockings that work together to produce therapeutic levels of compression. The system comprises: Layer 1: a liner that is normally worn day and night. Pressure is approximately 10mmHg and helps to keep the wound dressing in place. The material is designed to enable easy application of the overstocking. The pack contains 2 white liners. Layer 2: the compression overstocking supports the treatment during the day. The pack contains 1 × below-knee open-toe stocking.

VenoTrain Cocoon
Bauerfeind

VenoTrain Cocoon

Skincare compression stocking that relieves complaints of venous insufficiency while also assisting the barrier function of dry skin, preventing scaling and itching and promoting the regeneration of skin cells for smoother skin.