The Silvalea Tinkham Sling is a full-body loop-attachment hoist sling for clients whose extension, tone or involuntary movement makes a standard sling unsafe. The thoracic section wraps firmly around the trunk and closes with a buckle, so the client is held inside the sling rather than resting against it, and a soft padded neck roll and head support hold the head. Safe working load is 220 kg across all sizes.
The sling comes in six sizes from XXS to XL. Superfine Plus is a smooth, quick-drying fabric that also suits bathing; mesh is the open-weave option for showering. A set of hip tapes is fitted as standard with provision for a second set, and two modesty straps are included. Wash at up to 71 degrees and tumble dry on low.
Key features
- Wrap-around thoracic section with buckle closure
- Fully supportive divided-leg design with head support
- Soft padded neck roll
- Hip tapes as standard, provision for a second set
- Two modesty straps, one between the legs and one across
- Loop attachment for loop-style spreader bars
- Safe working load 220 kg
- Six sizes from XXS to XL in Superfine Plus or mesh
Who it suits
A client with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or a neurological condition who pushes into extension, has spasms or has little trunk control, in both paediatric and adult sizes. The wrap and buckle stop the client sliding out during a lift. A client who is settled in a hoist and can tolerate a standard full-body sling does not need this level of containment and will be quicker to transfer in a general purpose sling with head support.
Good to know
- Fit to a loop spreader bar; check compatibility with the client’s hoist before ordering
- Sizing is by head-to-spine length and chest measurement; ask us for the size guide
- Made to order in the UK by Silvalea, so allow lead time; slings are not returnable once supplied
- Manufacturer warranty is 12 months
Book a trial at our Northern Tasmania or Southern Tasmania showroom, or ask us for a quote. Thrive Lifecare is Tasmanian owned and delivers Tasmania-wide.
