DermaSilk Knee/Elbow Sleeves for Eczema and Dermatitis (Twin Pack)
Featuring soft end cuffs for a no-slip fit, the DermaSilk Knee/Elbow Sleeves for Eczema and Dermatitis (Twin Pack) are made with the smoothest silk fibres to soothe inflamed, irritated and sore skin. The lightweight DermaSilk Hypoallergenic Sleeves can be worn under clothing to reduce itching and help control flare-ups, reducing the need for medication over time.
What's Included?
Which Sizes Do the DermaSilk Sleeves Come In?
The DermaSilk Knee/Elbow Sleeves come in three convenient sizes:
- 2 x 33cm Tubes
- 2 x 50cm Tubes (these will cover most adult limbs appropriately)
- 2 x 70cm Graduated Sleeves (consider these for larger limbs)
Please select your size from the drop-down menu at the top of the page.
Key Features and Benefits
- Stretchy sleeves made from DermaSilk fabric
- Robust, ribbed, stretchy knit for maximum breathability and comfort
- Breathable fabric helps control temperature and humidity
- Breathability helps promote healing
- Ideal for conditions like eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin
- Can also be worn over tattoos for additional protection whilst healing
- Made from medical-grade sericin-free silk
- Helps reduce the 'itch-scratch' cycle
- Clinically proven to effectively aid skin conditions
- Guaranteed hypoallergenic for sensitive skin
- Fabric knit allows air and moisture to pass through
- 'Antimicrobial shield' is permanently bonded to the silk
- The antimicrobial used is also environmentally-friendly
- Can be used as a preventative base-layer of underclothing
- Has natural moisturising properties to soothe and hydrate skin
- Naturally soft and gentle material is ideal for sore skin
- Features soft seams with minimal stitching
- Free from potentially sensitising dyes
Which Skin Conditions Are the DermaSilk Sleeves Suitable For?
The DermaSilk Therapeutic Silk Sleeves are soothing for a variety of conditions, including:
- Eczema and atopic dermatitis
- Contact dermatitis
- Allergic skin conditions
- Psoriasis
- Rashes
- Dry skin
- Chemo and radiotherapy
- Bacterial and fungal infections
- Ulcers
The DermaSilk Silk Sleeves can be used to as a preventative base layer for some conditions, effectively replacing your normal garments 24/7, and are designed to complement the majority of dermatological treatments.
What Should I Use These Sleeves For?
The DermaSilk Silk Sleeves help to keep you fresh and cool, making sure your skin is protected underneath your clothing. They are also effective at reducing the itch-scratch cycle, a condition commonly associated with eczema and dermatitis where itching leads to scratching and scratching leads to itching, causing further skin irritation and sometimes worsening skin conditions. The DermaSilk Silk Sleeves can help break this cycle as the smooth silk fabric reduces friction on the skin.
Can I Use These Sleeves Instead of Conventional Treatment?
DermaSilk Therapeutic Clothing is designed to complement your conventional treatment rather than replace it. When used in combination with medical creams and ointments, we recommend making sure your medication is fully absorbed into the skin before DermaSilk clothing is worn.
Why Is Silk Better for My Skin Than Cotton?
Whilst both fabrics are natural, silk has the advantage of being a protein fibre rather than a vegetable fibre, creating a smooth and friction-free material that will not irritate skin. DermaSilk is also capable of maintaining a stable body temperature in any climate, and is able to absorb up to a third of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. These are important features for those with irritated and sensitive skin, to reduce likelihood of further irritation.
Why Is DermaSilk Sericin-Free?
Medical grade silk, as used in stitches in surgical operations, is made from pure fibroin, the central core of the silk thread. This is because the sericin component of silk has been shown to be linked to some allergic reactions. DermaSilk has eliminated this risk by removing the sericin from their garments to give you pure, medical-grade, hypoallergenic silk.
How Does the Antimicrobial Shield Work?
Silk is a protein fibre and so can promote the growth of bacteria and fungi, which is a problem for eczematous skin as it can cause irritation. The antimicrobial shield is colourless and odourless, and it kills bacteria and fungi by puncturing and electrocuting it.
Because it is a physical killer of microbes rather than a chemical one like silver or triclosan, no chemicals are released from the silk to poison the microbes, which is great news for your skin. This shield is permanently bonded to the silk by a patented process and has been shown to not leave the silk, even after 50 washes.
Will the Antimicrobial Shield Irritate My Skin?
The antimicrobial shield has been tested extensively to ensure its safety, and has been used in hospital settings for nearly 30 years. It has been subject to extensive toxicity tests to ensure safety on both intact and damaged skin. No reports of adverse reactions have ever been reported.
Has DermaSilk Been Tested Medically?
DermaSilk has undergone a series of clinical trials for a number of different medical conditions and has been shown to offer a positive benefit to patients. Here is a study for your reference:
How Should I Wash My DermaSilk Sleeves?
DermaSilk garments can be washed at 30°C provided they are placed in a net bag to protect the seams. In many parts of the UK, there are minerals in the water that can remain on the silk fibres after washing. In areas like this, your DermaSilk garment can be restored as follows: After every ten washes, soak your DermaSilk clothing in a solution of two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda per litre of water overnight, then wash as instructed. This method can also be used for stain removal.
Technical Specifications
- Materials:
- 100% medical-grade sericin-free silk
Care Instructions
- Do not use fabric softeners or conditioners
- Do not bleach
- Hand wash using a mild non-biological (enzyme-free) detergent
- Rinse thoroughly
- Lay flat on a towel to dry
- Can be machine washed at 30°C (place in a net bag)
- Do not tumble dry
- Use a cool steam iron if necessary to restore shape of garment
- Soak overnight in a solution of two tablespoons bicarbonate of soda per litre of water to remove hard water deposits and stains
