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Altiform British Standard Compression Hosiery

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Altiform British Standard Compression Hosiery

Ready-to-wear British Standard compression hosiery

Indications

Class 1 (light support): superficial or early varices; varicosis during pregnancy; swollen or aching legs and ankles. Class 2 (medium support): varices of medium severity; treatment of venous leg ulcers and prevention of recurrence; mild oedema; varicosis during pregnancy. Class 3 (strong support): gross varices; post-thrombotic wound insufficiency;gross oedema; treatment of venous leg ulcers and prevention of recurrence.

Contraindications

Arterial insufficiency; congestive heart disease; diabetes (except under specialist supervision); rheumatoid arthritis; known sensitivity to the fabric

Price

S, M, L or XL sizes
closed or open toe
soft beige (and black in closed toe) colour – class 1 (14–17mmHg): thigh length (pair) £8.56
below knee (pair) £7.82
class 2 (18–24mmHg): thigh length (pair) £12.72
below knee (pair) £11.43
class 3 (25–35mmHg): thigh length (pair) £15.07
below knee (pair) £12.96, not on Drug Tariff

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.

Gloria Med Soft

Gloria Med Soft

Stockings and pantyhose. Fine yarn and availability of open or closed toe.

Jobst Farrow Toe Cap

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

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

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.