Compression Hosiery Specialist

Brought to you from the Credenhill/Activa Partnership theleading Made To Measure Hosiery suppliers in the UK.

in partnership with

Credalast

Velvet®

Made to Measure Stockings

NEW

out the form. Please be specific naming the product to ensure you get what you want. At the pharmacy the pharmacist will fax theform to Credenhill, the number is clearly printed on the form. The hosiery will then normally take 5 working days to arrive.

Where can I get guidance onMeasurement/Fitting/Compression?Please see section How do I order Made To Measure Hosiery

Please see the following compression Table:

Class I (14-17 mm Hg)Class II (18-24 mm Hg)Class III (25-35 mm Hg)

Fitting and Washing Instructions for Credalast Made To Measure Stockings• Hand wash using a mild detergent.

• Rinse out well and gently squeeze but do not wring.

• Dry flat or hang up in the open air.

• Do not iron.

• Do not tumble dry.

• Do not bleach.

• Do not dry clean or spot clean with chemical cleaning fluids.

What Quality Standards do the stockings comply to?Credalast Classic and Credalast Velvet Made To Measure areboth Circular Knit stockings and conform to Drug Tariffspecification No. 40 for the provision of Class I, II, and IIIgraduated compression. They meet the requirements of British Standard BS 6612:1985.

They are available on FP10 Prescription.

Stocking Application and Removal AidsTo assist your patients and to make it even easier in theapplication and removal of their stockings please consider thefollowing award winning products.

Products in the Easy Range from Credenhill have been specificallydesigned to help put on Open and Closed Toe compressionstockings, the Easy-Slide for open toe hosiery application isavailable on Drug Tariff. ActiGlide from Activa Healthcare isavailable for open and closed toe stocking application see bothcompanies’ web sites for more details or call Credenhill on 0800 195 0650 or Activa Healthcare on 0845 606 707.

HoHow do I order Made To Measure Hosiery?w do I order Made To Measure Hosiery?Print off measurement forms from either the Credenhill web sitewww.credenhill.co.uk or www.activahealthcare.co.uk or get onefrom a Credenhill/Activa team representative in the community.Then measure your patient and fill out the form, see tips for filling

10 Cossall Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5UG England. Telephone: 0800 195 0650 Facsimile: 0800 028 5206Email: sales@credenhill.co.uk www.credenhill.co.uk

Credalast® and Credalast Velvet® are registered trade marks.Tactel® is a registered trade mark of Invista © 2008. Credenhill. All Rights Reserved.CR022 V1-04/08

Why is the Credenhill/Why is the Credenhill/Activa Healthcare partnership Activa Healthcare partnership Activa Healthcare partnership Activa Healthcare partnership

the leading supplier of the leading supplier of the leading supplier of the leading supplier of the leading supplier of Made To Measure hosiery

in the UK?• Extremely high compliance feedback from patients

and Healthcare Professionals with regard to quality of the product and service over many years.

• Innovative product technology and the best choice of Made To Measure hosiery available with tworanges to choose from, Classic or Velvet.

• Fast 5 day delivery service from receiving yourorder/measurement form.

• Advice and training provided to HealthcareProfessionals on Made To Measure Hosiery by a National field based team working in thecommunity and Hospitals.

in partnership with

Try the Credalast Try the Credalast Velvet Made To MeasureMade To Measurebut do not forget the Credalast Classic.but do not forget the Credalast Classic.

We believe Healthcare Professionals and patients will want to convert to the Credalast Velvet Made To Measure as it offers so many benefits over existingproducts in the market.

Thousands of patients have been very happy with theoriginal Credalast Classic Made To Measure Stocking,which offers many of the advantages of the Velvet,although it is a more traditional stocking which suitsmany patients and is still available.

This is a unique choice that no other supplier can offeryou, please remember to clearly prescribe which of thetwo ranges of stockings you require.

What should I prWhat should I prWhat should I prWhat should I prescribe? escribe? When will I get the stocking?When will I get the stocking?When will I get the stocking?Both types of stocking are available on Drug Tariff/FP10. Please state either Credalast Classic or Credalast VelvetMade To Measure, compression class, colour, style, and quantity for each leg.

Example Credalast Velvet Made To Measure, Class 2, Natural, open toe, below knee, 2 pairs

Delivery will normally be within 5 working days of receiving your order/measurement form.

Why change to Credalast Velvet Made To Measure Stockings?

The new Credalast Velvet Stockings are the most advancedMade To Measure prescription stockings available and the firstprescription stockings to include Climate Effect technology.

Developed by the Credenhill/Activa Healthcare Partnership, knownover many years as the leading Made To Measure supplier. TheVelvet Stocking represents another innovative leap forward inproviding many benefits to the patient.

Why is the Credalast Velvet such a high qualityMade to Measure Stocking?

Developed from premium Swissstocking manufacturing capabilitywith high technology yarns,Credalast Velvet offers:

Breathable Fabric

• The Credalast Velvet is the firstprescription Made To MeasureStocking available with the Tactel®

Climate Effect which wicks awaymoisture and improves airpermeability, helping to keep anoptimum skin balance regardless of activity.

Patient Concordance

• Patients are more likely to wear the stocking due to the ease of putting them on, the comfort and cosmetic appearance, aswell as high performance graduated compression properties.

• Patient surveys feedback very high levels of satisfaction withthe original Credalast Classic Made To Measure Stocking, theCredalast Velvet is even more advanced.

Comfort and Elegance

• The advanced materials used provide visual elegance withoptimum comfort.

• The Velvety touch of the High Technology Tactel® microfibresoffers outstanding comfort and a soft feel as does the reinforced heel and the specially sewn strong flat seams.

Greater Stretch

• Easier to put on and wear because of the flat energy/stretch curve within the technology of the knitted fabrichelping to perfectly hug the contours of the leg.

• The stocking retains its shape and therefore consistentlyperforms and also looks great.

Stretch

Pulling on over the heel

30%

Energy

low amounthigh amount

Stretch

Pulling on over the heel

30%

Energy

Energy needed to put on CredalastClassic and Velvet stockings

Energy needed to put on a comparable stocking

Evaporation

OutsideTactel®micro touch

InsideTactel®multisoft

Moisture

Skin

Credalast VelvetMade to Measure,Class 2, Natural,Open toe, belowknee, 2 pairs.