Hello All,
I am interested in other ileostomates experiences and recommendations for support garments and clothing. I have tried support belts, underwear and vests, with varying levels of success. However, in hotter weather these can be uncomfortable and cause irritation.
Can anyone offer further advice or share their own experiences?
Many thanks
Hi
must admit never experienced support garments that have been uncomfortable in the hotter weather or caused any irritation but I only wear support boxer shorts and a girdle
It might be helpful to me and others to know who makes your garments then others will tell you if they have the same manufacturer and if they have problems
Some manufacturers make their garments in three different levels of support which might be something worth exploring.
Ian
Many thanks for your response. I use Supportex for vests and belts and some VB undergarments. All have their advantages. Im just wondering whether the community have recommendations for other clothing or manufacturers?
Thanks again.
Unfortunately I'm not permitted to recommend any particular supplier but I can give you a list of clothing manufactures as follows
Cuiwear,
CUI International Ltd.,
Freepost NAT3363,
Leicester.
LE8 4BZ
Website www.cuiwear.com
Email rosh@cuiwear.com
Telephone 0116 277 5111
Freephone 0800 279 2050
A specialist in exclusive ladies and gents underwear and swimwear for ostomates.
Vanilla Blush,
171 Easterhill Street,
Tollcross,
Glasgow.
G32 8LE
Website www.vblush.com
Email info@vblush.com
Telephone 0141 763 0991
Mobile 07988 840 286
High quality lingerie and swimwear to uphold your figure, as well as your confidence.
Comfizz of Kavendor Ltd.,
Units 1-2 Woodlands Complex,
Stanks Lane South,
Leeds.
LS14 5LN
Website www.comfizz.com
Email info@comfizz.com
Telephone 0113 266 2096
A specialised garment design and manufacturer, who can supply underwear suitable for ostomates, adults and children.
Respond,
Greypoint,
Cardiff Business Park,
Parc Ty Glas,
Cardiff.
CF14 5WF
Website www.respond.co.uk
Email hello@respond.co.uk
Telephone 0292 076 7880
Freephone 0800 220 300
Design and manufacture a complete range of swimwear, underwear and casual trousers for male and female ostomates.
Suportx,
AMI Medical Ltd.,
Unit 4 Central Court,
Finch Close,
Nottingham.
NG7 2NN
Website www.suportx.co.uk
Email sales@suportx.co.uk
Telephone 0115 986 1888
Freephone 0800 917 9584
Offers specialised, high-waisted underwear with built-in pockets for ostomates.
White Rose Collection,
Grattons Court,
74 Grattons Drive,
Crawley,
Sussex.
RH10 3AG
Website www.whiterosecollection.com
Email sales@whiterosecollection.com
Telephone 0345 460 1910
Manufacture underwear, swimwear and accessories for men and women, including high-waisted trousers, for worldwide delivery.
I've only used SupottX and confizz but I'm sure that other members will follow this with their comments on support garments
Do hope this is of interest
Ian
Many thanks for your comprehesive reply. I hadn't heard of most of these suppliers, so plenty to follow up.
Thanks again
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