The Traditional Merino Wool Stump Sock
Leg Socks Standard - A 6 ply sock, seamlessly knitted from 100% pure new shrink resistant Australian Merino wool (undyed, natural cream colour) with at least 10 stitches (eyelets) to an inch in width, and 14 rows to an inch in length. This sock is used by the majority of amputees and also complies with the Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs specifications. Click here to view a picture of the Standard sock. XL Cosy (Extra Light) - A 4 ply sock. Same wool specification as Standard. Used when a thinner sock is required. Lower end (approx. 3 inches) is reinforced to Standard thickness for added strength. Click here to view a picture of the Extra Light Cosy sock. XH Cosy (Extra Heavy) - An 8 ply sock. Same wool specification as Standard. Used when extra thickness is required. Click here to view a picture of the Extra Heavy Cosy sock. Blue (Cosy) - An 8 ply sock. A combination of wool and polyester - The brushed inner layer of 6-ply has the same wool specification as the Standard leg sock and an outer layer (Blue) of 2-ply wool/polyester mixture. This sock was developed to be used in cases where undue wear on sock exists (usually as a result of loose fitting) and as an interim measure until problem is rectified by the fitter. This sock is also suitable where extra strength and/or thickness is required. Click here to view a picture of the Blue Cosy sock. Blue Tip - A Standard leg sock with reinforced toe end (approx. 2 to 3 inches). The reinforcement is made with an outer blue layer of 2-ply wool/polyester mixture. Click here to view a picture of the Blue Tip sock. Beige - Same sock as the Standard only beige in colour. Cosy - Denotes brushing. A standard feature in XL, XH, Cool Wool and Blue. The sock is brushed on the inside for added comfort. Arm Socks Standard - A 4 ply sock. Same wool specification as in Standard leg sock. We do not make the XL type in the Arm Socks range. However, the following types can be specially made: Beige (4-ply), XH ( 6-ply), and BLUE (6-ply). Click here to view a picture of the Standard Above Elbow sock. Reinforced - Same as the Standard arm sock, except the lower end of the sock is reinforced to 6-ply weight (i.e. BE 12x1R).
Fleecenette - The CoolMax Stump Sock
This stump sock is arguably, cooler, lighter and softer than any other stump sock available today anywhere. It is knitted with CoolMax* (95%) for its wicking ability (the ability to draw moisture away from the skin) and Lycra* (5%) for stretch/recovery properties. CoolMax is a Du Pont engineered fibre developed especially for athletes to help keep their skin dry and cool in the heat of competition. The CoolMax fibre within the Fleecenette works in conjunction with the body's cooling system. Its unique 4-channel fibres pull moisture away from the skin through the fibres. Moisture is then evaporates into the air. If you find that some moisture is trapped inside the socket of the prosthesis we suggest you wear a woollen sock over the Fleecenette to absorb the excess perspiration. Alternatively try our newest product, the Cool Wool sock. The fibres used in CoolMax are hydrophobic or water hating. In testing a fabric's ability to transport moisture away from the skin and evaporate it into the air, CoolMax proved to be most efficient. Cotton initially transports moisture by absorbing it, but the material quickly becomes soaked and clammy, similarly, Polypropylene fails to transport any measurable amount of moisture at all. CoolMax fibres, however, retain 8 times less moisture than Nylon, 14 times less moisture than cotton and 10 times less moisture than wool. Socks made with Polypropylene have no wicking ability as they fail to transport any measurable amount of moisture hence trapping perspiration. The Fleecenette stump sock will greatly aid in the repair process of chaffed, cracked and slow-to-heal skin condition often experienced by diabetic sufferers. This versatile sock is ideal for use during rehabilitation when the skin is usually tender and sensitive. Our traditional Fleecenette is knitted in 4-Ply weight. Click here to view a picture of the Fleecenette sock. We have recently introduced the Light 2-ply Fleecenette. Both of these types may also be worn as a filler or simply for extra comfort. *CoolMax is a DU PONT certification mark for fabrics of high performance polyester meeting its quality standards. Cool Wool - The Stretchable Woolblend Stump Sock
Original Cool Wool sock consists of an inner layer of 2-ply brushed CoolMax* and an outer layer of 4-ply Australian Merino wool. The Cool Wool Sock is stretchable and well cushioned. The inner CoolMax layer wicks perspiration away from the skin into the outer wool layer. Also available the recently introduced Cool Wool Heavy and Cool Wool Extra Heavy. The Cool Wool Heavy - 6-ply Merino wool + 3-ply CoolMax. 40% thicker than the original Cool Wool sock. The Cool Wool Extra Heavy - 8-ply Merino wool + 4-ply CoolMax, 75% thicker than the original Cool Wool sock. So if you are looking for a truly thick sock this is the one for you as you won't find a thicker sock than that anywhere. Click here to view a picture of the Cool Wool sock. *Coolmax is a DU PONT certification mark for fabrics of high performance polyester meeting its quality standards. Code Size Table for the Traditional Merino Wool Stump Sock
Additional Notes A typical code size of the Traditional Merino Wool sock starts with one letter and followed by 3 digits. The first 2 characters of a code size, such as A1, A2, C2 etc., refer to the width of the sock, Top x Toe. The last 2 digits (in red below) indicate the length. For instance: In the table below you can see that the width of the A1 sock is 7.5 x 4.5 (top x toe). Therefore all A1 socks have that width. So, if this is the correct width for you and you need a length of 20" your code size is A120. Some code sizes also have one or two letters following the 3 digits (ie. BL, XH etc.) These extension letters indicate the thickness (number of plies) of the sock. Extention Letters: XL (Extra Light) = 4 ply. Thinner than Standard. XH (Extra Heavy) = 8 ply. Thicker than Standard. BL (Blue) = 8 ply. Thicker than Standard. B (Beige) = 6 ply. Same as Standard only beige in colour. No extension letter = Standard 6 ply. The table below only shows the common Standard sock, which is 6 ply in thickness. For a thinner, thicker, blue etc. sock, simply add the relevant extention letters. From the table below we can assume, for instance, that A318 has a Standard thickness of 6 ply with measurements of: 18 x 9.5 x 6.5 (Length x Top X Toe). And A318XH has the same measurements as the A318 only thicker (8 ply). Because the strands of wool we use in our socks are finer than other brands the ply rating of our socks may be different to the one you are using now. View this Comparison Table with the Knit-rite brand.
Code Size Table for the Fleecenette - The CoolMax Stump Sock
Code Size Table for the Cool Wool - The Stretchable Woolblend Stump Sock
Once you have selected your sock you are ready to send us your order. Upon receipt of your order we will promptly prepare and email you a quotation with payment instructions. If you are not sure about something and would like to ask us a question we will be only too happy to assist. Please don't hesitate. We are very patient. How to measure your stump to determine the flat measurements of your sock.
Ply Ratings - A Comparison with the Knit Rite Brand.
The table below shows a list of our most common stump socks, from the thinnest to the thickest, and how their ply rating compares with the Knit Rite brand.
Please Note: When selecting your sock you should take into consideration that our socks, unlike some other brands, do not shrink or felt. |
