Journal of Wound Care
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Credalast
Leg ulcer hosiery 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.

Indications

Class 1 (14–17mmHg): light (mild) support for superficial or early varices including those occurring during pregnancy. Class 2 (18–24mmHg): medium (moderate) support for varices of medium severity; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema and varicosis during pregnancy. Class 3 (25–35mmHg): strong support for gross varices; post-thrombotic venous insufficiency; gross oedema; ulcer treatment and prevention of recurrence.

Contraindications

Arterial disease based on vascular assessment; severe heart disease; diabetes (unless under medical supervision) and/or loss of feeling in the legs. Precautions: known allergy to compression stocking fabric; severe infections of the veins or skin. See instructions for use.

Price

  • Standard sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Standard variations: below knee
  • thigh high
  • open toe
  • closed toe and thigh length with waist attachments. Class 1: below knee, £8.30
  • thigh, £9.08
  • Class 2: below knee, £12.13
  • thigh, £13.50
  • Class 3: below knee, £13.75
  • thigh, £16.00
  • made-to-measure Class 1, 2, 3: below knee, £30.07
  • thigh, £48.08

Leg ulcer hosiery

All Leg ulcer hosiery
Gloria Med Soft
Gardamed

Gloria Med Soft

Stockings and pantyhose. Fine yarn and availability of open or closed toe.
Gloria UlcerKit PRO
Gardamed

Gloria UlcerKit PRO

A multilayer stocking system for the treatment of venous leg ulcers. Available in two compression strengths and fabrics: UlcerKit PRO 35 Cotton (35–40 mmHg); UlcerKit PRO 40 Cotton (40–45 mmHg). UlcerKit PRO 35 Strong (35–40 mmHg); UlcerKit PRO 40 Strong (40–45 mmHg).
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.
Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit
Essity

Jobst UlcerCare Custom-Fit

Custom-made two-layer compression hosiery system for the treatment of venous leg ulceration; provides 40mmHg. Liner pack containing two liners also available.
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.