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1 In Situ Standard Sling Range I n f o r m a t i o n G u i d e

Parasilk In Situ Sling Range Suitable for ALL seating systems Silvalea manufacture the Parasilk In-Situ Sling Range in the

Parasilk Straight Leg (Loops) Parasilk Longseat (Loops) Parasilk Deluxe Leg (Loops) As standard the Silvalea Parasilk

colour options include: RED BLACK YELLOW ROYAL BLUE NAVY BLUE PINK Parasilk Sling Range Standard Sizes Available: Standard

2 Parasilk In Situ Sling Range Suitable for ALL seating systems Silvalea manufacture the Parasilk In-Situ Sling Range in the following designs: Product Code STD061HE STD061SHS STD061L STD061DHS Product Description Parasilk High Easy Sling (Clips) Parasilk Straight Leg (Loops) Parasilk Longseat (Loops) Parasilk Deluxe Leg (Loops) As standard the Silvalea Parasilk In-Situ Sling Range is available in NAVY BLUE Other colour options are available (at a small surcharge) and the current colour options include: RED BLACK YELLOW ROYAL BLUE NAVY BLUE PINK Parasilk Sling Range Standard Sizes Available: Standard Sizes In Stock: MAX WEIGHT 160kg (25st) Standard Colour: Optional Colours: Wash: TUMBLE DRY ON LOW HEAT NOT SUITABLE FOR BATHING

Silva Superfine In Situ Sling Range Suitable for ALL seating systems Silvalea manufacture the Silva-Superfine In Situ sling range in

Straight Leg (Loops) Silva-Superfine Longseat (Loops) Silva-Superfine Deluxe Leg (Loops) * No Seams to Pressure Areas * Superior

to reduce skin temperature Surpasses competitive fabrics in comfort index rating (See charts below): Silva Superfine Sling Range

3 Silva Superfine In Situ Sling Range Suitable for ALL seating systems Silvalea manufacture the Silva-Superfine In Situ sling range in the following designs: Product Code SFHE SF SFL SFD Product Description Silva-Superfine High Easy Sling (Clips) Silva-Superfine Straight Leg (Loops) Silva-Superfine Longseat (Loops) Silva-Superfine Deluxe Leg (Loops) * No Seams to Pressure Areas * Superior Moisture Management Properties * Dries Faster than Competitive Fabrics In this photo you can see the shearness of the fabric * Proven to reduce skin temperature Surpasses competitive fabrics in comfort index rating (See charts below): Silva Superfine Sling Range Standard Sizes Available: Standard Sizes In Stock: MAX WEIGHT 64kg (10st) Standard Colour: Optional Colours: Wash: TUMBLE DRY ON A LOW HEAT SUITABLE FOR BATHING

Silva Superfine PLUS In Situ Sling Range For Use in Standard Chairs/Wheelchairs (NOT SUITABLE FOR TIGHT MOULDED CHAIRS) Silvalea manufacture the

PLUS High Easy Sling (Clips) Silva-Superfine PLUS Straight Leg (Loops) Silva-Superfine PLUS Longseat (Loops) Silva-Superfine PLUS Deluxe Leg (Loops) * No

Recyclable * Moisture Wicking via Coolmax fresh FX * Quick Drying Standard Sizes Available: Standard Sizes In Stock: MAX WEIGHT 220kg(35st) Standard

4 Silva Superfine PLUS In Situ Sling Range For Use in Standard Chairs/Wheelchairs (NOT SUITABLE FOR TIGHT MOULDED CHAIRS) Silvalea manufacture the Silva-Superfine PLUS Sling In-Situ sling Product Code SFPLUSHE SFPLUS SFPLUSL SFPLUSD range in the following designs: Product Description Silva-Superfine PLUS High Easy Sling (Clips) Silva-Superfine PLUS Straight Leg (Loops) Silva-Superfine PLUS Longseat (Loops) Silva-Superfine PLUS Deluxe Leg (Loops) * No Seams to Pressure Areas * High Performance Compression Comfort * 3-Dimensional Structure Creates Greatly Increased Airflo * Maintains Freshness * Recyclable * Moisture Wicking via Coolmax fresh FX * Quick Drying Standard Sizes Available: Standard Sizes In Stock: MAX WEIGHT 220kg(35st) Standard Colour: Optional Colours: Wash: TUMBLE DRY ON A LOW HEAT SUITABLE FOR BATHING Helps reduce microbial growth through the natural silver ions incorporated into Coolmax fresh FX

In Situ Sling Range by Silvalea Ltd Silvalea Ltd were the first company to introduce specialised fabrics with the development of our renowned ʻparaʼ moulded wheelchair sling which was first

Initially offered as a custom-made service for these very complex slings, after many years of success we extended this range into a standardisation of this sling to cover 80% of clients with

5 In Situ Sling Range by Silvalea Ltd Silvalea Ltd were the first company to introduce specialised fabrics with the development of our renowned ʻparaʼ moulded wheelchair sling which was first introduced in Initially offered as a custom-made service for these very complex slings, after many years of success we extended this range into a standardisation of this sling to cover 80% of clients with curvature of the spine and other similar conditions. This helped to reduce the cost of the Moulded Wheelchair Sling making it a more affordable option, although the customised option is still available to meet the needs of those clients who do not meet the standard range. The Silva-Superfine sling range was launched in This sling is made from a lightweight, cool and breathable mesh with the added benefits of Coolmax EXTREME properties. The materials two-way stretch enables it to hug the body like a second skin and the Silva-Superfine sling range continues to be a huge success. Both the Para Sling range and the Silva-Superfine Sling range are suitable for tight moulded chairs. In 2006 Silvalea launched the Silva-Superfine PLU range offering an in-situ sling for use in standard seating systems for the heavier client. In 2011/12 Continual research and development enabled Silvalea to offer this sling range with the additional benefits of Coolmax EXTREME Performance with FRESH properties with a 3- dimensional structure which creates greatly increased airflow and the additional benefit of silver ions to help reduce microbial growth. The standard in-situ range is split into four standard designs covering the Straight Leg, Deluxe Leg, Longseat and High Easy Styles. STRAIGHT LEG DELUXE LEG LONGSEAT HIGH EASY

6 In Situ Standard Sling Range Guide Options Straight Leg Deluxe Leg Longseat High Easy Loop Fixing X Clip Fixing X X X Dual Fixing X X X Head Support (As Standard) Optional No Head Support X Optional Waist Support Optional Chest Strap Optional Hip Tapes (Only with Dual Fixings) Detachable Tapes X Optional Fixed Tapes X Commode Aperture X Optional Commode Aperture X X X Order Codes Straight Leg Deluxe Leg Longseat High Easy Parasilk (In-Situ MWC) STD061SHS STD061DHS STD061LHS STD061HE Silva-Superfine (In-Situ MWC) SF SFD SFL SFHE Silva-Superfine PLUS (Standard In-Situ) SFPLUS SFPLUSD SFPLUSL SFPLUSHE Copyright 2012 Silvalea Ltd. All Rights Reserved

IN SITU SLINGS Clarity from the Original 1993 1995/96 1997 2003/04 Silvalea Textiles established later to become Silvalea Ltd 1995-1997 Research & Market Awareness 1997 - Introduction of the Parasilk

wheelchair seating system Silvalea instigated research into the possibility of leaving a sling in-situ within a moulded wheelchair 3 years of R & D were carried out in the UK and across Europe Many

proved beneficial as they moved against each other, not against the users skin, thus avoiding friction Through continual research and education, limitations were discovered with the parasilk fabric.

sampled and prototype slings produced Having found a new suitable fabric, sample slings were manufactured and testing began Areas of research were within domestic, acute and educational environments

7 IN SITU SLINGS Clarity from the Original / /04 Silvalea Textiles established later to become Silvalea Ltd Research & Market Awareness Introduction of the Parasilk Moulded Wheelchair Sling 2003/04 R&D Started on New In-Situ Materials The Original Replacement Sling Manufacturer Due to the problems of constant removal and reapplication of slings within a moulded wheelchair seating system Silvalea instigated research into the possibility of leaving a sling in-situ within a moulded wheelchair 3 years of R & D were carried out in the UK and across Europe Many specialists were involved including OT, Designer, Tissue Viability Nurse and a Wheelchair Technician A tailored prototype design was developed using the two layers of a parasilk fabric The two layers proved beneficial as they moved against each other, not against the users skin, thus avoiding friction Through continual research and education, limitations were discovered with the parasilk fabric. This was mainly slipping within the chair and sweating of the user During 2003 research was undertaken to find a better in-situ material without the limitations that parasilk had Many materials were sampled and prototype slings produced Having found a new suitable fabric, sample slings were manufactured and testing began Areas of research were within domestic, acute and educational environments Approximately 85 clients within moulded wheelchair seating systems were assessed and monitored during this time Later in 1997 a Coolmax lining was incorporated within the sling to assist with clientsʼ temperature control In this photo you can see the shearness of the fabric

Moulded Wheelchair Sling Designers 2005 2006 2007 2012 - Present Launch of the Silva-Superfine Sling Range Launch of the Silva-Superfine PLU Sling Range Continual R&D into New Designs and Materials

8 Moulded Wheelchair Sling Designers Present Launch of the Silva-Superfine Sling Range Launch of the Silva-Superfine PLU Sling Range Continual R&D into New Designs and Materials Continual R&D into New Designs and Materials On-going research led to the introduction of the Silva-Superfine sling range manufactured from Coolmax EXTREME fabric The fabric is a lightweight, cool and breathable soft mesh The design of the sling along with the slight twoway stretch allows the sling to accomodate the contours of the users body. This eliminates any pressure to vulnerable areas of the body Due to the huge success of the Silva- Superfine sling range within the moulded wheelchair seating systems, we were being requested to provide an in-situ sling for use in standard seating systems for the heavier client Development undertaken on a suitable fabric for the heavier client The Silva-Superfine PLUS sling range was introduced to the market Silvalea continued to investigate and conduct research into pressure issues associated with sling transfers Additional R & D into new sling designs and materials continues to be developed During 2012 the Silva- Superfine PLUS sling range will be manufactured using Coolmax EXTREME Performance with FRESH fabric Additional benefits to the Silva-Superfine PLUS sling range include a 3- dimensional structure to help increase airflow, moisture wicking properties via Coolmax Fresh and high performance compression comfort The Silva-Superfine sling range continues to be a huge success In addition to the research and development Silvalea are re-visiting the relevance of pressure mapping. Earlier research revealed that if the seating system and cushion were correct for the user there was no aditional pressure caused by the sling. Helps reduce microbial growth through the natural silver ions incorporated into Coolmax fresh FX

NIKE PRO COMBAT UNIFORM

NIKE PRO COMBAT UNIFORM SYSTEM OF DRESS UNIFORM LIGHTWEIGHT, DURABLE Engineered high-tenacity yarn inspired by Nike Flywire is incorporated into the high impact shoulder area for lightweight durability. BREATHABILITY Nike Dri-FIT