Standardised
support underwear - To develop a standard support garment that still allows
individual placement of an opening for colostomy bags was a huge challenge
as well to design underwear that would be practical in use and affordable
for the majority of customers that can range in size. The newly developed
textile provides strong compression, is extremely flexible and makes this
design ideal for standard garments. The material is seamless knitwear
that comes from flat knitting machines in tubular form, reducing seams
to a minimum.
Individual positioning of stoma opening - To aid in customising the opening
for a ostomy bag, we transposed a grid onto the measurement garment. The
grid reflects the body’s contours, and provides coordinates to position
the opening for a colostomy bag. This way the coordinates only have to
pass back and forth once before our delivery of finished garments directly
to the customer. One visit to the colostomy specialist is enough to learn
how to handle a colostomy bag together with hernia support. The opening
for a colostomy bag can be adjusted with a toggle so that it fits snugly,
whatever size bag it is.
Silicone rim - A silicone rim is sewn into the elastic waist, to prevent
it from rolling down. This has been a major problem to date, because current
designs rise above the waist, to accommodate stoma located higher up.
Two-in-One - The seat of these garments is normal underwear fabric, which
makes them easier to put on and remove, and more comfortable to wear.
Environment Labelling - We have applied for the Eco-Tex 100 mark, an assurance
that these garments meet the criteria specified for harmful chemicals.
Everything that goes into these garments, either individually carries
the Eco-Tex 100 mark, or the EU’s flower mark.
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