Journal of Woundcare Handbook

The professional's guide to wound product selection

Support bandages

Activa Anklets and Kneecaps

Class 2 (18–24mmHg) kneecaps and anklets that reduce swelling, provide support and protect against further injury. Colour: sand.

Elset

Elset

Type 3A light compression bandage to provide compression for the leg following vascular surgery and for general surgical and orthopaedic use

Elset S

Elset S

Knitted elastomer and viscose bandage, type 3a

Emcrepe

Emcrepe

100% cotton crepe bandage providing type 2 BP support. Can be washed and reused.

EmcrepeC

100% cotton crepe bandage, double-wrapped and sterile, providing type 2 BP support

EmcrepeV

Cotton crepe bandage with added elasticity, double-wrapped and sterile, providing type 2 BP support

Emlite

Emlite

Cotton crepe bandage with added elasticity, providing type 2 BP support. Can be washed and reused.

Emporer EAB

Cotton elastic adhesive bandage. Stretchable and conformable for compression and fixation of joints.

Emwrap

Latex-free cohesive elastic wrap made of cotton spandex. Sticks to itself but not skin or hair.

Hospilite

Hospilite

Non-sterile permanently elastic crepe bandage, suitable for general bandage requirements including support, pressure and fixation. Provides slight compression in the case of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, such as sprains and strains, or haematomas.

K-Lite

K-Lite

Lightweight knitted bandage consisting of viscose, nylon and elastomeric yarn. K-Lite is the second layer of the K-Four multilayer compression bandage kit. Latex free.

Medicrepe

Cotton crepe stretch bandage. Washable with soft edges to prevent fraying and patient irritation.

Ortholite

Lightweight, highly comfortable, durable and washable support bandage. Allows unrestricted mobility while maintaining secure fixation even in difficult areas of application.

Premier Band

Non-sterile, 100% cotton stretch bandage. BP Type 2. Latex free.

Soffcrepe

A type-2 light support bandage manufactured from a shrink-woven fabric of plain weave. Soft and comfortable. Washable in mild detergent and water.