Tubifast Vest

Tubifast vest tubifast vest with 2-way stretch technology form part of the tubifast garments range for eczema treatment and dressing fixation.

They are comfortable to wear as they allow freedom of movement and feature flat seams to help to prevent skin irritation.

To treat atopic eczema on the body and/or arms, tubifast vest with sleeves can be used for wet or dry wrapping using an emollient such as epaderm ointment.

Wet wrapping : an emollient is applied to the affected skin, which is then covered with a damp layer of tubifast vest.

Working together, the emollient and the damp layer keep the skin hydrated and moist and help reduce inflammation.

The damp layer also ensures that the emollient stays in contact with the skin and cools and soothes the skin, helping to reduce the itch.

A second, dry layer is then applied, which keeps the child's clothing dry and prevents further scratching from aggravating the skin and causing potential injury.

Dry wrapping : this is a similar process to wet wrapping.

Applied to the affected skin, which is then covered with a single, dry layer of tubifast vest.

Available in 5 sizes for children aged 6 months to 14 years.

It is recommended that tubifast garments are sized according to dimensions as well as age.

If in any doubt regarding the selection of size, the next largest size should be chosen.

Age 6 - 24 months (manufacturer ref: 2007) 2 - 5 years (manufacturer ref: 2008) 5 - 8 years (manufacturer ref: 2009) 8 - 11 years (manufacturer ref: 2010) 11 - 14 years (manufacturer ref: 2011) height 74 - 86 cm 86 - 110 cm 110 - 128cm 128 - 146 cm 146 - 164 cm arm length 25 - 29.5 cm 29.5 - 35.5 cm 35.5 - 42 cm 42 - 49 cm 49 - 57.5 cm the tubifast garment range also contains gloves, socks, tights and leggings.