Socket Comfort and Suspension
Silosheaths
Silosheath & Comfort zone Gel Liners are designed to maximize comfort and skin
protection
Original Standard Silosheath
  • Expandable nylon sheath lined with Silipos
    polymer gel
  • Uses very little space between limb and prosthesis
  • Polymer is worn directly against the skin offering excellent pressure and friction relieving qualities
  • For below knee amputees
  • Available in eight sizes, see Sizing Chart overleaf
  • One per pack
  • 2 Ply
  • 2mm Gel
  • Nylon Sheath
Ply equivalency: 2
Extra Life Silosheath
  • Silipos polymer gel is sandwiched between two expandable nylon sheaths
  • Recommended for those who prefer not to have the gel in direct contact with the skin
  • For use when friction between the limb and prosthesis is unusually high
  • The internal layer of nylon helps to make the sheath more durable
  • Available in eight sizes, see Sizing Charts overleaf
  • One per pack
  • 3 Ply
  • 2mm Gel
  • Nylon Sheath
  • Increased Durability Gel in between layers of fabric
Ply equivalency: 3
Double Cushion Silosheath
  • Same as the Standard Silosheath but with double gel thickness at the distal end
  • Usefull for primary amputees who have shrunk distally. Will help to maintain good distal contact.
  • Recommended for patients with a particularly bony residual limb
  • Available in eight sizes.
  • One per pack
  • 2 Ply
  • 3mm Gel
  • Nylon Sheath
  • Extra Gel at Distal End
Ply equivalency: 2
New Silosheath Sizing Information
Sizes
Description
Approx Gel Length
Approx Length
Approx Distal Circ
Approx Proximal
Circ
1
Child
8” / 20cm
10”- 13” 25cm - 33cm
61/2”- 9” 17cm - 23cm
61/2”- 10” 17cm - 25cm
2
Short / Narrow
10” / 25cm
15”- 17” 38cm - 43cm
7”- 10” 18cm - 27cm
7”- 12” 18cm - 30.5cm
3
Short / Regular
10” / 25cm
15”- 17” 38cm - 43cm
8”- 12” 20cm - 32cm
8”- 14” 20cm - 35.5cm
4
Medium / Narrow
13” / 33cm
17”- 19” 43cm - 48cm
8”- 12” 20cm - 32cm
8”- 14” 20cm - 35.5cm
5
Medium / Regular
10” / 25cm
17”- 19” 43cm - 48cm
9”- 14” 23cm - 35.5cm
9”- 16” 23cm - 40.5cm
6
Large / Narrow
13” / 33cm
18”- 21” 46cm - 53cm
9”- 14” 23cm - 35.5cm
9”- 16” 23cm - 40.5cm
7
Large / Regular
13” / 33cm
18”- 21” 46cm - 53cm
11”- 16” 28cm - 41cm
11”- 18” 28cm - 46cm
8
Large / Wide
13” / 33cm
18”- 21” 46cm - 53cm
12”- 19” 30.5cm - 48cm
12”- 21” 30.5cm - 53cm
New Silosheath Ordering Information
Sizes
Description
Original
(Equivalent to 2 -ply)
Double Cushion Silosheath
(Equivalent to 2-ply 4-ply Distal
Extra Life Silosheath
(Equivalent to 3-ply)
1
Child
SI301
SI301/DC
SI301/EL
2
Short / Narrow
SI302
SI302/DC
SI302/EL
3
Short / Regular
SI303
SI303/DC
SI303/EL
4
Medium / Narrow
SI304
SI304/DC
SI304/EL
5
Medium / Regular
SI305
SI305/DC
SI305/EL
6
Large / Narrow
SI306
SI3061/DC
SI306/EL
7
Large / Regular
SI307
SI307/DC
SI307/EL
8
Large / Wide
SI308
SI308/DC
SI308/EL