Upper Extremity

Custom Compression Garments For Arms, Wrists, And Hands

Custom compression garments for lymphedema can be more comfortable to wear and potentially increase the effectiveness of your lymphedema treatment.

At Bandages Plus, our selection of custom compression garments for the upper extremities includes: custom compression arm sleeves, custom compression arm wraps, custom compression gauntlets, and custom compression gloves.

Learn how to pay for your custom compression garments with pre-tax savings, using your FSA or HSA account!

FAQs About Custom Compression Arm Sleeves, Gauntlets, and Gloves

Often prescribed for moderate to severe lymphedema – when off-the-shelf garments might not be effective enough – custom compression garments are more comfortable to wear. They can also help improve health outcomes!

Below are frequently asked questions about custom compression arm sleeves, gauntlets, and gloves.

What Types Of Custom Compression Garments Do You Have For Upper Extremities

For the upper extremities, we have custom compression arm sleeves, custom compression wraps, custom compression gauntlets, and custom compression gloves.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Wearing A Custom Compression Garment

There are many potential benefits to wearing custom compression arm sleeves, gauntlets, and gloves, including:

• improved outcomes
• enhanced comfort
• precise fit
• less slipping, bunching, or pinching
• less chafing, skin irritation, and pressure points (especially in the elbows and wrists)
• more uniform compression
• accommodations for irregular limb shapes

What Levels Of Compression Are Available In Custom Compression Garments

We have custom compression arm sleeves, arm wraps, gloves and gauntlets available in:

• 20-30 mmHg
• 30-40 mmHg

Note that your doctor or lymphedema specialist will determine the compression level that you need, based on the severity of your lymphedema and your treatment goals.

How Long Will Custom Compression Garments Last

How Should I Wash My Custom Compression Garments

You will need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendation, but in general, most compression garments should be hand-washed or machine-washed (on a gentle cycle) and then air dried (by laying them flat).

What Is The Process For Ordering A Custom Compression Garment

To order a custom compression arm sleeve, arm wrap, gauntlet, or glove, you will need to order and pay for the product. You will also need to print out our downloadable order form, fill it out, and submit it to us.

How Long Does It Take To Receive A Custom Garment

Your custom compression sleeve, gauntlet, or glove will usually ship within 1-3 weeks after we have received your order and measurements.

Will I Need To Provide Measurements For My Custom Garment

On the order form for your custom garment, you will need to fill in exact measurements for your arm sleeve, arm wrap, gauntlet, or glove.

Can I Take The Measurements Myself

To ensure a precise fit, you should have a certified fitter or lymphedema specialist take your measurements.

Are Custom Compression Garments Returnable

Because they are made just for you, custom compression garments are non-returnable.

Will Medicare And Private Insurance Pay For Custom Compression Garments

In general, Medicare and private insurance companies will pay part of the cost of compression garments (up to their allowable limits – which are typically quite low). You also have the option of using your FSA or HSA account to pay for part or all of the cost of the garments.