Protect-a-Limb protects the limbs from skin tears and skin damage. It is light in weight and yet bulky enough to protect. Aged Care Health Professionals highly recommended Protect-a-Limb as a truly effective means of preventing recurring skin tears, with the resultant saving to healthcare costs. It is easy and fast to apply when compared to other methods of protection.

This exciting product has been designed to take the tears, bumps and bruises out of life due to its durability, high comfort level, easy application and soft feel against the skin. Protect-a-Limb is also extremely cost effective, making it a must in every aged care facility.

Protect-a-Limb is an Australian made healthcare product designed and tested for Australian conditions. It has been egineered to ensure the person requiring the garment remains cool in summer and warm in winter – a necessity in our harsh Australian climate.

The “cool in summer and warm in winter” element of Protect-a-Limb is achieved by the unique Coolmax system. Coolmax, a registered trademark of INVISTA, is a channelled synthetic fibre on the inner of Protect-a-Limb, surrounded by cotton on the outer surface which is slightly retentive.

Features:

• Light & Comfortable
• Cool in summer / warm in winter
• Quick and easy to apply
• Cost effective

Coolmax features:

• Dries faster than other fibres
• Is cost effective – saving time in application
• Gives protection against friction to vulnerable limbs
• Aids in patient comfort
• Wicks away moisture and prevents maceration
• Easy to clean – can be washed as easily as a pair of socks
• Finished to prevent fraying

Care instructions
Short machine wash on medium cycle. May be tumble dried warm. Socks should be washed after each wear to maintain it’s shape.