Journal of Wound Care
For UK audiences

The comprehensive guide to wound product selection

Comfiwave
Lymphoedema hosiery Haddenham Healthcare

Comfiwave

Patented compression garment, with a therapeutic pressure of 15-21mmHg, designed to complement the treatment a patient receives during waking hours. Easy donning and doffing gives an innovative versatility, providing both night-time compression and a comfortable solution when resting in the daytime.

Indications

Primary or secondary lymphoedema, chronic oedema as a stand-alone treatment or as part of combination treatment. In venous disease and peripheral arterial disease where an absolute ankle blood pressure is more than 60mmHg; ABPI 0.5–0.8; or where reduced compression is indicated. Can be used where leg ulcers or wounds are present where, concordance with gold standard treatment is problematic. Where the wound is covered with a primary dressing and where leakage is contained within an absorbent dressing.

Contraindications

Comfiwave Breast Band: Breast swelling post lumpectomy, thickening or fibrosis of the tissues. Advanced peripheral arterial occlusive disease; decompensated heart disease; uncontrolled congestive heart failure; untreated septic phlebitis; phlegmasia cerulea dolens. Allergy to any of the materials used in the garment: cotton; polyurethane; polyester. Not to be used in high exuding wounds or as a step down from bandaging following wound healing or decongestive treatment.

Price

  • Available in short, regular, long, sizes S–XXL, 15–21mmHg: below-knee, £117.97

  • thigh-high, £174.39
  • sleeve, £97.46
  • sleeve-with-mitten, £152.85
  • abdominal-band, £145.00
  • breast-band, £139.00
  • shorts, £279.00

Lymphoedema hosiery

All Lymphoedema hosiery
LipoCare
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

LipoCare

Class 2 (23–32mmHg). LipoCare Light, in circular knitting, applies the principle of medical compression to alleviate the typical symptoms of early-stage lipoedema; the soft microfibre it is made of ensures softness on the skin, high levels of breathability and ideal fit, as it adapts perfectly to the body contours. LipoCare Strong is woven fabric designed to effectively meet the most complex therapeutic needs, thanks to the high capacity of its structure for the containment of adipose accumulation.
Solidea Be You Tonic
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Solidea Be You Tonic

Opaque, full-length leggings with Class 2 graduated compression (15/21mmHg), providing firm yet comfortable support and stimulate lymphatic drainage, ensuring a snug fit that moves seamlessly with the body for everyday wear. The three-dimensional wave fabric performs a beneficial micromassage that stimulates the microcirculation and helps eliminate excess fluids through the diuresis.
Varisan Fashion
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Varisan Fashion

Sheer-look RAL medical compression stocking made from microfibre yarn for softness and breathability, making it easier to wear every day.
Varisan Top
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Varisan Top

Soft-feeling RAL compression hosiery made of multi-filament yarn to provide graduated compression and fabric firmness and reduce swelling in the legs. A cotton range is also available.
Venosan 5000
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Venosan 5000

Chronic oedema/lymphoedema garments for the leg. Available in short and long lengths. Colours: black, Mexico (tan), Morocco (natural).
Venosan 7000
Credenhill (supplied by Daylong Direct)

Venosan 7000

Fibres include Seacell Pure technology. Seacell Active fibre is designed to have an anti-inflammatory effect and to relieve itching.