Oxford Full Back Silkfit (with Padded Legs) Medium

Oxford Full Back Silkfit Sling – Medium

The Oxford Full Back Silkfit Sling (Medium) is a purpose-built, easy-to-fit transfer sling engineered to deliver comprehensive support and reliable positioning for users with challenging wheelchair fittings. Its contoured construction and flexible fabric allow the sling to mould comfortably to the user’s body, making it particularly well suited to moulded and specialist seating systems where conventional slings can struggle to achieve a secure fit. Designed for use in clinical and community settings alike, the Silkfit Sling balances safety, comfort and dignity throughout each transfer.

Comfort and containment are central to the Silkfit design. The full-back profile offers expansive trunk support and helps maintain postural alignment, while integrated boned head support provides essential stability for users who require additional head control. Leg padding is incorporated to reduce pressure at contact points and to promote a more comfortable position during lifting and transferring. This combination of features is particularly beneficial for users who extend, have involuntary movements, or present behavioural challenges, as it reduces the risk of slipping and improves overall security during handling.

The Oxford Silkfit Sling has been developed to simplify clinical practice without compromising on performance. Colour-coded binding provides immediate, at-a-glance size identification to reduce selection errors and speed up workflow in busy care environments. Coloured attachment loops are positioned to encourage consistent and safe rigging to spreader bars or lifting hooks, supporting accurate sling placement and reducing rigging time. Positioning handles are strategically placed to assist caregivers with fine adjustments and repositioning during both active and passive transfers, helping maintain the user in the optimum posture throughout the lift.

Patient dignity and protection have been thoughtfully considered. A modesty loop is included to help preserve the user’s privacy during transfers, and the full-back coverage reduces exposure without restricting movement. The sling’s fabric is selected for a comfortable hand-feel and quick-drying properties where appropriate, making it suitable for repeated use in clinical settings. Attention to materials and finishing ensures the sling is durable and easy to clean, supporting infection-control protocols and operational reliability.

Clinicians will appreciate the Silkfit Sling’s adaptability across a range of care scenarios. It supports a broad spectrum of lifting tasks including seated-to-standing repositioning, transfers between wheelchair and bed, and repositioning within a seat. The contoured shape and flexible panels allow the sling to accommodate differing anatomies and postural needs while maintaining a secure fit. When combined with the correct spreader bar and sling configuration, the Silkfit Sling contributes to safer handling practice, reduced manual handling risk for carers, and a more comfortable experience for the user.

Quality assurance and user safety are embedded in the design. The sling is manufactured to rigorous standards and clearly labelled with size and handling instructions to ensure correct usage. Where indicated, the integrated head support uses boning that gives controlled rigidity without discomfort, and all seams and attachment points are reinforced to withstand frequent clinical use. These construction details help deliver consistent performance across a prolonged service life.

Key Features

• Contoured full-back profile for enhanced trunk support and postural control.
• Integrated boned head support and leg padding for stability and comfort.
• Colour-coded binding for immediate size identification and reduced selection errors.
• Positioning handles to assist precise repositioning and safer handling.
• Coloured attachment loops to aid safe and accurate sling rigging.
• Modesty loop to help preserve dignity during transfers.
• Durable construction with reinforced seams and easy-care fabric suitable for clinical use.

The Oxford Full Back Silkfit Sling (Medium) is a considered solution for care teams seeking a reliable, easy-to-fit sling that addresses the complexities of moulded seating systems and users with high support needs. It supports safe, dignified transfers while reducing handling time and improving overall comfort — an effective choice for hospitals, care homes and specialist mobility services.