Molnlycke Tubifast Leggings for Children 8 to 11 Years 992015

Product Overview

Tubifast Garments translate the well-established Tubifast tubular bandage into a tailored, anatomically shaped leggings format. Each pair is constructed from soft, breathable cotton-rich knit with two-way stretch elastomer yarns and flat-locked seams, eliminating the pressure points and skin trauma associated with conventional crepe or stockinette wrap-and-tape technique. The 992015 size fits the 8 to 11 year age band and covers the child from waist to ankle in a single garment.

The garments are intended primarily for paediatric eczema management as the outer retention layer in two-layer wet wrap therapy: an emollient or topical corticosteroid is applied, a damp Tubifast layer is positioned over the active product, and a dry Tubifast layer or pair of leggings is worn on top to maintain occlusion and prevent excoriation by scratching. They are also used in adult dermatology where bilateral lower-limb dressing retention is required and pin-free, latex-free fixation is preferred.

Specifications

Clinical Indications

• Wet-wrap therapy for moderate-to-severe paediatric atopic eczema following NICE Clinical Guideline CG57 and BAD eczema management pathways
• Dry-wrap retention of emollients, topical calcineurin inhibitors or low-to-moderate potency topical corticosteroids on bilateral lower limbs
• Retention of primary contact-layer dressings on extensive lower-limb burns, dermatitis or post-graft wounds
• Reduction of nocturnal excoriation and habit-scratching damage in eczema flares
• Adjunctive thermoregulation and skin barrier protection in children with ichthyosis or Netherton syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is the correct Tubifast Garment leggings size selected?
A: Select by chronological age band: 992013 for 2–5 years, 992014 for 5–8 years, and 992015 (this product) for 8–11 years. The two-way stretch fabric accommodates a range of body habitus within each band. For larger paediatric or adolescent patients, switch to adult Tubifast Garments or to a continuous-roll Tubifast tubular bandage cut to length.

Q: How long can a wet wrap be worn at one time?
A: Most paediatric dermatology guidelines recommend wet wraps for 2–4 hours during a flare, or worn overnight under medical supervision for up to 12 hours. The damp inner layer should be re-moistened or removed once it dries to the skin, and topical corticosteroid use under occlusion should follow a clinician-directed step-down regimen because occlusion increases percutaneous absorption.

Q: Why use Tubifast Garments instead of cling film, bandages or cotton pyjamas?
A: Garments deliver the same retention as cut Tubifast tubing but in a fraction of the application time, which improves adherence in paediatric care. The flat seams and lack of fasteners reduce pressure damage and the cotton-rich knit allows transepidermal water exchange that is restricted by occlusive plastic films.

Q: Are these registered for sale in Singapore?
A: Mölnlycke Tubifast Garments are CE-marked under EU MDR 2017/745 and listed on the Singapore HSA Medical Device Register as a Class A general medical device. Essential Medical International Supplies Pte Ltd supplies them to dermatology clinics, paediatric services and KK Women's and Children's Hospital procurement under HSA Dealer's Licence.

Q: How are the garments laundered between uses?
A: Machine wash at up to 60 °C with a non-biological detergent and tumble dry on low heat or air-dry. Avoid fabric conditioner because it can occlude the elastomer fibres and reduce stretch performance. Inspect for thinning, holes or loss of recoil at each laundering cycle and replace when integrity is compromised.