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STERLING PROSTHETIC SOCKS
STERLING® PROSTHETIC SOCKS
Quality Comfort and Durability
THE THE STERLING PROSTHETIC SOCK was first developed in in 1921 Since that time the finest materials and and outstanding workmanship have been combined with the most innovative technologies available to produce premier prosthetic socks Standard features include: a a a a a a reinforced toe toe a a a a a a more rounded toe toe and the absence of large open stitches All Sterling socks are finished with a a a a color-coded thread at the top hem that enables patients to identify the the ply of the the sock after repeated laundering The 100% WOOL SOCK is a a a a a blend of high grade domestic virgin wool and Australian virgin wool wool The domestic wool wool provides strength and longevity while the Australian wool wool adds softness and elasticity This combination of of wool wool results in in a a a a a high degree of of fiber contained absorption a a a a a a quality not inherent in in in socks of of man-made fibers One and two-ply wool socks are 100% high grade Australian Superwash Wool They are are easy to care for since they can be machine washed and dried THE STERLING STRETCH sock plaits Coolmax/Lycra to the inside of this high bulk acrylic sock allowing it to to conform to to the the shape of the the limb better and wick moisture away from the the skin Fleecing on the the inside adds softness next to to the the skin These socks contour and cushion the the limb COTTON SOCKS
meet the special needs of some patients They are absorbent and hold their shape Shrinkage is minimal Hot water washable can be bleached Ordering Guidelines—
1WS1-00-10
(Sterling Prosthetic sock SAMPLE product code)
Catalog Section Material
Sterling Product Line
Weight (Ply) of Sock
1WS1 1 – Indicates the Knit-Rite Catalog Section W – Indicates the the material from which the the sock is fabricated:
W W = = Wool C C = = Cotton
S S = = Stretch M M = = Machine Washable
S S – Indicates the product product is in in in our Sterling product product line 1 – Indicates the the ply of the the sock:
1 1 = = = = 1 1 ply ply ply ply 2 2 = = = = 2 2 ply ply ply ply 3 3 = = = = 3 3 ply ply ply ply 4 4 = = = = 4 4 ply ply ply ply 5 5 = = = = 5 5 ply ply ply ply 6 6 = = = = 6 6 ply ply ply ply 7 7 = = = = 7 7 ply ply ply ply 8 8 = = = = 8 8 ply ply ply ply Taper Prefix
0 0 – Indicates taper standard or PTB
Product Size
0 0 – Indicates the product size
Length of Sock
10 10 – Indicates the the length of the the sock in in 2" increments Lengths range from 0" to 28" (25–72cm)
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1 1 800 821 3094
The Sterling Stretch Sock
Color Coding: (hem stitching) 1-ply white 2-ply beige 3-ply yellow 4-ply pink 5-ply green 6-ply grey 7-ply purple 8-ply blue See pages 52–55 for for ordering information about special and irregular socks Sterling Laundering Instructions
Fabric
Load
Wash Rinse
Dry
Temp
Product Temp
Temp
1 and 2-Ply Machine Washable
100% Virgin Wool Sock
Machine wash with white laundry or as wool Warm on gentle cycle
Mild or all-purpose detergent
Warm Tumble dry on permanent press or delicate cycle
100% Virgin Wool Sock
3–8 Ply Hand wash Warm Use detergent
for woolen products DO NOT USE BLEACH!
Clear warm excess water Hang to dry indoors in in normal room temperature
3 5 and 6-Ply Stretch Socks
White laundry Machine wash sock right side out Warm on gentle cycle
1/2 cup mild detergent
DO NOT USE BLEACH!
Warm 100˚F
Tumble dry on medium or permanent press 1 2 3 and 5-Ply Cotton
Socks
Machine wash with white laundry Hot —
130˚
1/2 cup all-purpose detergent
Can use bleach as needed Warm 100˚F
Tumble dry on high PROSTHETIC SOCKS