FAQ

SlingTops is both functional and stylish, solving for a key medical need — arm support — while providing a solution to the everyday challenge of “what to wear” and “how to dress” for any occasion.

In contrast to other adaptive wear, SlingTops allows you to dress better and dress more easily without having to use an uncomfortable sling.

Each SlingTops garment features a specially designed arm support pouch built directly into the front of the garment.

The forearm slides into the pouch, which keeps your arm comfortably supported and close to your body.

Because the support is integrated into the clothing, there are no external straps around your neck or shoulder, creating a more discreet and streamlined look than a traditional sling.

1. Less Bulky: Traditional arm slings are worn over clothing and use straps around the neck or shoulder, potentially adding unwanted bulk to your outfit. SlingTops integrates arm support directly into the garment.
2. No Awkward Straps: The affected limb is held securely without the use of clumsy straps associated with traditional slings. There are no straps around the neck or across the body, nothing to twist, bunch or slide around, and no need for constant strap adjustment.
3. No Dangerous Swinging of Limbs: SlingTops integrated arm support keeps the limb close to the body, helping prevent potentially dangerous swinging of the limb or slipping out of a sling due to buckles or straps malfunctioning.
4. No Strain or Chafed Skin: A traditional sling distributes weight across the back and opposite shoulder, which can create unnecessary neck strain and skin irritation. SlingTops distributes pressure more uniformly across both shoulders and back, with minimal pressure on the neck and no sling straps rubbing against the skin.
5. More Fashionable: SlingTops provides a fashionable solution to the question of what to wear during recovery, without the added risk of stretching out your everyday clothes over bulky casts.
6. Discretion: SlingTops looks like clothing, not medical equipment. SlingTops allows you to be discreet — Look Good, Heal Better® — without advertising that you are recovering from a condition or injury.

SlingTops provides integrated arm support, but whether it can be used to fully replace the need for a traditional sling depends on your injury, treatment and healthcare provider's instructions.

Yes. SlingTops garments are designed with wide sleeves.

Instead of trying to stretch conventional sleeves over a bulky cast, SlingTops provides additional room where it's needed while maintaining the look and fit of everyday clothing.

SlingTops is designed for people recovering from arm or shoulder injuries where support is needed for healing purposes, for comfort, or both.

SlingTops may be suitable for injuries and conditions affecting the shoulder, collarbone, arm, elbow, wrist or hand, including:

The amount and type of support required will vary depending on the individual injury or condition. Always follow the recommendations provided by your healthcare professional.

Yes. SlingTops features an ambilateral design, allowing the built-in arm support to be used with either your right or left arm.

This means you don't need to purchase a different garment depending on which arm is injured.

Absolutely. SlingTops was created because recovery clothing shouldn't have to look like medical wear.

Our styles are designed for different parts of everyday life — relaxing at home, returning to work, meeting friends or going out for dinner.

Start with the SlingTops Size Guide and compare your body measurements with the sizing information for the garment you're considering.

If you're between sizes or need to accommodate a particularly bulky cast, consider how much additional room you may need during recovery and err on the side of a bigger size.

If you're unsure, contact us and we'll be happy to help you choose the most appropriate size.

No. SlingTops garments are designed with wider sleeves to accommodate many casts and bandages without requiring you to purchase conventional clothing several sizes too large.

SlingTops is designed as everyday recovery wear, so it can transition with you through different stages of recovery — from relaxing at home to returning to work and social activities.

Your need for arm support may change as you recover, so continue to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations.

Once you no longer require the built-in arm support, your SlingTop can continue to be worn as a comfortable everyday garment.

SlingTops garments are made from 100% breathable cotton with an emphasis on comfort, style and durability.

They are engineered to be sturdy and comfortable with limited stretch to help optimize weight distribution.