Compression Accessories

Compression Garment Accessories Australia – Donning & Doffing Aids for Compression Stockings

Safety and Mobility supplies a range of compression garment accessories, including donning and doffing aids, designed to make putting on and removing compression stockings and sleeves easier, safer, and more independent for users with limited hand strength, dexterity, flexibility, or grip. Compression garments can be difficult to apply correctly, particularly for older people, those with arthritis, or clients with neurological conditions affecting hand function, and correct application is essential for compression therapy to be effective.

Our compression accessories include stocking donners (frames and sliders that hold the stocking open for easier foot entry), rubber grip gloves that improve grip on compression fabric, and doffing tools that help remove stockings without requiring a strong pinch grip. Using the right donning and doffing aids significantly improves therapy adherence, reduces injury risk to fragile skin, and supports greater independence for compression garment users.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do stocking donner aids work?
Compression stocking donners typically work by turning the stocking inside out over a frame or slider, allowing the user to step or slide their foot in and then pull the frame upward to roll the stocking up the leg without needing to grip or stretch the garment manually. Different donner designs suit different garment types and user abilities, contact our team for advice on the right aid for your client.

2. Are compression accessories covered by the NDIS?
Compression accessories such as donning and doffing aids may be funded under the NDIS as Consumables or Low Cost Assistive Technology supports for eligible participants. Safety and Mobility is a registered NDIS provider and can assist with quotes and documentation.