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CARE AND INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIALS AND AND AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROSTHETIC AND AND AND ORTHOTIC SOCKS AND AND AND INTERFACES
This section lists the the entire Knit-Rite family of orthotic and prosthetic sock materials Because the textile interface is a a a a a a vital component
of the the orthotic/prosthetic device system no one sock can meet all the the needs of of wearers of of prosthetic and orthotic devices Our carefully designed interfaces vary in in knit construction sizing weight fiber content and special features to provide the ultimate selection of textile interfaces for your patients Selection of the the proper socks contributes significantly to the the comfort function and and mobility of of the the the individual and and the the the performance of of the the the device You
may find that different different members of the Knit-Rite sock family fulfill different different needs as individuals change jobs activities age gain or lose weight Initially a a a a a a a planned supply for a a a a a a a new amputee may include several kinds of of socks socks As patients are re-evaluated the type of of socks socks that would best meet the the current needs of the the individual should be reconsidered 100% WOOL SUPER SOCKS — The most universally accepted prosthetic socks Knit-Rite uses a blend of the the finest wool fibers available to make the socks soft resilient absorbent thick and protective Easy care Super Socks are are available in 3 5 or 6-ply A-PLUSTM AND ACRYLIC/LYCRA (A/L) SOCKS — These soft stretchable socks provide a a a a more intimate fit with fewer wrinkles 2-ply approximates 3-ply wool in in in thickness 3-ply approximates approximates 5-ply wool wool 4-ply approximates approximates 6-ply wool wool Stretch accommodates irregular shapes and congenital deformities Flat measurements of A-Plus prosthetic socks and A/L leg/arm orthotic interfaces will be approximately 10% less in width than the stated size to adjust for garment stretch SOFT-SOCK® SOFT-SOCK® with with CoolMax® and SOFT-SOCK® SOFT-SOCK® with with X-STATIC® — These lightweight 3-ply 5-ply and 6-ply stretchable socks add comfort by wicking perspiration away from the skin and inhibiting odor-causing bacteria X-WOOL® SOCKS — The resiliency of of wool the stretch of of Lycra® spandex and and the high performance advantages of X-STATIC® – The Silver Fiber® fit a a a a a a greater size range accommodate flexion resist shrinking and and felting 3- 5- and and 6-ply STERLING SOCKS — Outlined on page 24 Knit-Rite Laundering Instructions
Fabric
Load
Wash
Rinse
Dry
Time
Temp
Product
Time
Temp
Time
Temp
Wool Super Sock® X-Wool®
Turn transfer side in wash with white laundry or as wool 5–10 Minutes
Warm
100˚F
Excess water
1/2 Cup detergent NO BLEACH
3–5 Minutes
Warm
100˚F
30–40 Minutes
Low
A-PlusTM (acrylic/lycra) Soft-Sock®
White laundry 8–10 Minutes
Warm
100˚F
1/2 Cup detergent NO BLEACH
3–5 Minutes
Warm
100˚F
20–30 Minutes
Low
Do not iron
Cotton
White laundry 8–10 Minutes
Hot 130˚F
1/2 Cup detergent Bleach O K 3–5 Minutes
Warm
100˚F
40–50 Minutes
High
40 |
1 Wear a a a a a a fresh sock and sheath each day 2 Pre-spot socks in cool water
3 Turn transfer label label to to inside inside for for wool leave sewn-in label label inside inside for for A-Plus a/L cotton and Soft-Sock
4 Wash
according to chart above 5 After washing take tip of toe in in in in one hand hand top in in in in other hand hand and and and pull taut to to to smooth sock before drying 1 1 800 821 3094
PROSTHETIC SOCKS