Wear, wash and care instructions
Instructions for use and washing
Read the instructions for use carefully before starting to use pressure garments. If you have any questions concerning your product or how to use it, please contact your Lymed-measurer or healthcare provider.
The duration and need for use are determined by the healthcare provider responsible for your care. The product may, if needed, be used day and night, except for personal hygiene and skincare needs. If any unusual swelling, circulatory issues, broken skin, or other symptoms occur, contact your care provider.
Correct donning is a crucial part of using pressure garments.
If the fit of the product appears to change during use, checking the user’s measurements or the sizing of a standard-size garment is recommended. Custom-made garments can be modified according to our terms and conditions. The feel of the product will change after the first washes as the fabric structure settle.
Why is caring for your garment important?
Lymed products are durable and designed for long-term use. Due to their functional properties, the products are subject to significant mechanical stress, which causes them to wear faster than ordinary clothing. For this reason, their service life cannot be compared to that of regular garments or socks.
With regular use, the service life of Lymed products typically ranges from three to six months. The estimated service life is based on reasonably foreseeable external influences and environmental conditions. In high wear and tear products such as a stocking and gloves, the service life may vary considerably between users.
Pressure garments are recommended to be replaced at least every six months, and products in active use every three months. For active users, such as children and working adults, replacement may be required more frequently. The condition and fit of the product should be actively monitored during the period of use.
The rate of wear is affected by e.g.:
- Purpose and frequency of use
- Strength of pressure or compression
- Individual solutions and anatomy of the user
- The rubbing effect of external factors and the use of other aids
- Acidity of the skin
- Care and washing of the product
Washing instructions
Lymed products are recommended to be washed before the first use. The material fibers settle with the first wash.
The product is recommended to be washed after each use in order to maximise its durability. This may mean machine washing the product even daily. If the product must occasionally be washed by hand, it is important to return to machine washing as soon as possible.
- Machine wash at 40°C using a normal cycle.
- Wash inside out in a laundry bag. Close any zips, velcro fastenings and hooks.
- Use a mild detergent that does not contain fabric conditioner, bleach, or strong fragrances.
- The use of fabric conditioner, detergents containing fabric condition, and bleach is prohibited.
- Line dry, dry flat or tumble dry at low temperature only. Do not wring when wet.
- Do not dry the product in direct sunlight, in a microwave, in an oven, or on a radiator.
- Do not iron or steam.
- Wash with similar colours. Colours may fade or transfer pigment.
