Bandages

Both TWO-WAY Stretch bandages (KomprimED) and ONE-WAY Stretch bandages (ToeBAND, FingerBAND, HandBAND and KompriBAND) should be washed and cared for according to the following instructions. It is very important that you follow the recommended instructions below for their care and washing.

Both types of bandages must be washed in warm to hot water, with regular detergent. It is highly recomended that you wash them in an automatic home washing machine. Recommended detergents are liquid detergents such as CHEER FREE or ALL FREE because these are dye-free, and perfume-free, and therefore may reduce patient allergy reactions due to the detergent. However, other household detergents for automatic washing may be adequate. It is recommended that you include them with the regular household laundry (light colors). For the smaller bandages, such as FingerBAND, it is recommended that you place them in a lingerie bag prior to washing.

In order for them to "bounce back" after they have been worn, you must wash them as stated above, AND you must put them in an automatic clothes dryer with regular laundry in medium heat. It is important to follow these instructions in order to obtain their maximum benefit. Machine wash and dry them frequently; if possible, launder them daily. This will further enhance good health for the skin.

NOTE: While you may be accustomed to wash other brands of lymphedema products in a different manner because and gloves must be washed as instructed above, in order to obtain maximum performance and effectiveness from their application.

Gloves

KT Medical gloves should be washed AND dried according to the same directions above, with ONE EXCEPTION:

For the POCKET Gloves, the pressure pack, which contains 100% natural buckwheat hulls, must be removed prior to washing, and should not be washed at all. After the glove has been dried in an automatic drier, re-insert the pressure pack into the pocket. ALWAYS USE A BLUNT-END OBJECT SUCH AS A TONGUE DEPRESSOR, FOR RE-INSERTING THE PRESSURE PACK INTO THE POCKET.

The gloves should be laundered frequently in automatic washers,inwarm temperatures, with ordinary household detergent, and with regular laundry (light colors!). machine dry in warm temperatures.

Pressure Packs

The pressure packs contain 100% buckwheat hulls. This is a natural material and they should not be washed.. Always apply the pressure packs with a skin barrier first, such as a layer of stockinette, or other protective fabric, and / or one layer of bandage. If using the POCKET Glove, re-insert the pressure pack as stated above.