Prosthetic leg covering fabric

[Guest Less1Leg]

When I was in my Orthopedic & Prosthetic department the technician told me I could cover my new prosthetic leg with a light fabric material. I'd like to get a sample piece of fabric from Realtree to cover the leg socket.

Is there a contact person who I can email to get a small piece of fabric. It has to be light like umbrella material, but no larger in size than 3'x3'.

I also use it as a unique covering for running. A lot of amputees have unique patterns covering their leg sockets. I'd like to use Realtree as my choice of covering.

[stevebeilgard]

welcome to the forums. norm will be on here one of these fine days, and he'll know. if not, maybe go to the lounge and post, or contact buckee in a private post. another thing you may try is going to the pcba-inc.org web site for the physically challenged bowhunters of america. good luck.

[buckee]

Welcome to the Realtree Forums.

Have you ever thought of getting your prosthetic leg dipped, like they do gun-stocks, etc ?

I'll see what I can do.

[Guest seasonstoshort]

The most durable way to cover your prostheses is to have your prosthetist laminate the fabric of choice into the socket itself. This depends if you have a foam cover on the prostheses or not. Some patients choose not to have a foam cover and allow the tube that connects the socket to the knee or foot show.If you do not have a foam cover then the fabric you choose for the socket will be very visible. I own a orthotic and prosthetic company in upstate NY if you need any further information i would be happy to answer your questions.

Mike