Does your client still use nylon or mesh material slings?
Posted on June 13, 2018
A Quick History of Black 3D Fabric:
There are two companies that make this fabulous material. Silvalea replacement sling manufacturer (fabric is call Superfine PLUS or Superfine) and Prism Medical (fabric is called, black spacer fabric). Sometimes these slings are referred as
“In-situ” which means they can be left behind your patient/client/resident. This fabric is very popular, not only is it used for slings, it is used in many different products such as clothing, shoes, wheelchair cushion fabric, home and household textiles. Spacer fabric is a 3D fabric that uses two separate fabrics that are joined together by a microfilament yarn. This technology has benefited the quality of patient care over the last 5 years and has decreased muscle skeletal injuries since it can be left behind your patient/client/resident.
Why is this material so beneficial for clients ?
Creates a ventilated layer of air, allowing heat and moisture to escape
Slight stretch to allow the fabric to mold to the client’s body
Better for skin integrity since this fabric doesn’t build up pressure (based on pressure mapping)
Doesn’t crunch up instead it folds
A sling made with this fabric can remain under your client all day (base on assessment)
Price is very comparable now to other slings
Can be used for bathing as it is water permeable
The black colour matches the wheelchair
Available in most sling styles (universal, hammock, re-positioning, comfort recline and more…)
Why wouldn’t this fabric be recommended?
Since it has 4 ways stretch, the max weight is only 440lbs. (Most nylonsslings can hold up to 800 – 1000 lbs)