Fabrics
Choosing the correct fabric is integral to achieving the best outcomes with a compression garment. We offer a broad range of advanced compression and specialty fabrics to address a variety of concerns.
Compression Fabrics
Powernet 1 & 2
Lower Extremity/Lymphoedema & Oedema
TSL has sourced premium quality warp knit Powernet fabrics in various weights to provide optimal compression. Parallel yarns of elastic have been knitted together vertically to form a high-performing, breathable and sturdy fabric. Our Powernet is the most ideal fabric for compression garments and is proven to have excellent stretch and recovery properties through independent testing with leading compression fabric researchers.
Beige
Black
Brown
Powernet 1 OnlyPrimatex
Introductory garments
Primatex is a smooth, sleek, durable tricot knit fabric. It easily slides on and off to protect delicate skin when donning and doffing. This fabric moulds excellently to the body, making it a terrific option for introducing patients to compression garments.
Beige
Black
White
UPF-Tex
Sun protection
UPF-Tex provides a high Ultraviolet Protection Factor that offers UV protection from the sun. This fabric has an ultra-matt finish, is pill and abrasion resistant as well as sunscreen and oil proof.
Beige
Black
Premium
Smooth & soft
Premium has a silky finish on the interior aspect and many similar properties and uses to Primatex. It is lighter in weight and has been proven in testing to be able to maintain consistent compression.
Beige
Black
Powernet Brushback
Upper Extremity & Children's
Brushback is a Powernet fabric that has a brushed finish applied to the interior aspect of the fabric for softness and comfort. It is used for children’s garments and adult upper extremity.
Red
Hot Pink
Musk Pink
White
Purple
Violet
Sky Blue
Royal Blue
Green
Mint Green
Khaki
Navy
Black
Brown
Beige
Motifs
A small motif may be added to a custom made compression garment upon request
Specialty & Lining Fabrics
Hydro/Hydratex Lining
Breathable, comfortable & moisture wicking
For any points of irritation or areas prone to dampness, a lining can be applied in sections of the garment to alleviate discomfort. This fabric wicks away moisture from the body and cushions seams to keep garments cool and comfortable. It also provides UV protection and is sunscreen and oil resistant. It is used as a standard in underarm domes on vests and for a closed pubis gusset on lower-body garments.
Black
White
Beige
Neoprene 1mm & 2mm
Warm & sturdy
Neoprene can be used to construct whole garments or be applied in patches to affected areas. It is especially useful for thermal protection and shock absorption in hypersensitive areas.
Black
Royal Blue
Silon-TEX®
Scar management
Clinically proven to prevent and reduce scarring, Silon-TEX® is an advanced medical-grade silicon-backed textile insert material. It can be applied in patches to the interior of a garment to assist with scar management. Additionally, it can be sewn as a pocket to accommodate an insert for extra padding.
Beige
Heat Set Grip & Leather
Extra grip on the palmar aspect of gloves
Heat Set Grip is a special coating applied on the exterior aspect of Neoprene fabric to assist with grip related issues. It can be applied in patches or used to construct parts of a glove.
Leather can be applied with the leather or suede side up in patches to the exterior of a garment to assist with grip or for extra shock absorption.
Black
Beige
Leather
Suede
Thread & Elastic Colours
Different thread and elastic colours can be used with all fabrics except Neoprene
Red
Hot Pink
Musk Pink
White
Purple
Violet
Sky Blue
Royal Blue
Green
Mint Green
Khaki
Navy
Black
Brown
Beige
Yellow
Orange
