What is a donning aid?

A donning aid is a tool — such as a slide, frame or grip gloves — that makes pulling on a tight compression stocking or sleeve far easier. They're invaluable for anyone with reduced hand strength, limited reach, or arthritis.

How should I wash my compression garments?

Use a dedicated compression wash or a mild detergent in cool water, ideally daily, and air-dry away from direct heat. Harsh detergents, fabric softeners and tumble-drying damage the elastic fibres and shorten the garment's effective life.

Do I need special skincare under compression?

Firm fabric worn all day can dry the skin. A fragrance-free moisturiser applied at night (not just before donning) keeps skin healthy, while liners add a soft barrier for sensitive or fragile skin.

How often should accessories be replaced?

Donning aids last a long time, but liners and skincare are consumables you'll replace as needed. We keep the essentials in stock so a fresh supply is always easy to reorder.

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Care & Comfort

Accessories & aids for easier, lasting compression.

The right accessories make compression therapy work better. From donning aids that take the struggle out of pulling on a stocking to skincare and washes that protect your skin and extend garment life — these essentials keep you comfortable and consistent.

Book Fitting

Donning & Doffing Aids

Arion Easy-Slides

Assistance Devices

Special Grip Gloves

Pneumatic Compression (IPC)

Lymphatic Drainage Pumps

DVT Prevention Units

Spare Cuffs & Sleeves

Care, Washing & Adhesives

Detergent

Skin Glue & Adhesives

Laundry Nets & Accessories

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Why they matter

Small essentials, better therapy.

Compression garments only help when they're worn — and worn correctly. Many people give up because a stocking is hard to pull on, the skin underneath gets dry, or the fabric wears out too soon. The right accessories solve each of these problems.

Donning and doffing aids make daily wear effortless, gentle skincare keeps the skin healthy beneath firm fabric, and dedicated washes preserve the elastic fibres that deliver compression — protecting both your comfort and your investment.

How they help

Comfort, skin health & garment life.

Each accessory targets a real barrier to staying in compression. Together they make therapy easier to keep up, kinder to your skin, and better value over time.

Easier donning

Slide aids, frames and grip gloves take the effort out of putting on firm stockings and sleeves — ideal for limited hand strength or reach.

Healthy skin

Liners, moisturisers and barrier care keep the skin soft and protected under daily compression, preventing dryness and irritation.

Longer garment life

Specialist washing products clean gently and protect the elastic fibres, so your garments hold their compression for longer.

What to expect

Matching the right aids to you.

Identify the need

Trouble pulling garments on, sensitive skin, or garments wearing out — we pinpoint what's getting in your way.

Recommend

We suggest the donning aid, liner or care product best suited to your garment and ability.

Show you how

A quick demonstration so you can use each aid confidently and safely at home.

Restock with ease

Care products and aids are kept in stock for fast, convenient reordering.

Frequently asked questions

Make compression easier to live with.

The Healfit team will recommend the right aids and care products for your garments and your needs.