Knee Brace Undersleeve
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Knee Brace Undersleeve
Knee Brace Undersleeve
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A soft undersleeve for use under knee braces. Reduces swelling, eases irritation, and enhances comfort during recovery.
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Knee Brace Undersleeve Sizing
Measure the circumference of thigh, 4 inches above patella (knee cap). Measurements are in inches.
Small: less than 16″
Medium: 16-19″
Large: 19-22″
XL: 22-25″
XXL: 25″ +
Overview
The Knee Brace Undersleeve is a soft layer built to wear underneath a hinged or unloader knee brace. It reduces swelling, eases irritation from straps and hinges, and gives patients knee support that continues even after the brace itself comes off, so recovery doesn't stop the day the hardware does.
How it works
The sleeve sits directly against skin under the brace, cutting down on the friction and pressure points that build up from straps and hinges during a full day of wear. Because it can stay on 24 hours a day, including overnight, it keeps working after the brace comes off at night.
Key benefits
Latex-free, metal-free fabric means no extra hardware competing with the brace itself for space. Patients get knee brace support without added bulk, and the sleeve continues to reduce swelling and irritation on its own once the brace is no longer part of daily wear.
Who it's for
This fits patients using a hinged or unloader brace after knee surgery or a significant ligament injury who need an undersleeve for knee brace comfort during the early weeks of recovery. It also fits anyone who wants continued knee support sleeve coverage once the brace itself is retired.
Clinical applications
Rehab teams recommend the Knee Brace Undersleeve for patients using a hinged brace after ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, or knee replacement, where skin protection under the hardware matters during weeks of daily wear. It also works as a standalone knee sleeve for brace transition once hinged support ends.
Why choose iDe Medical
iDe Medical has supplied physician-vetted recovery products since 2004, including devices used by VA and DOD facilities. The Knee Brace Undersleeve carries that same standard: a simple layer that works with the braces clinics already recommend after surgery.
SIZE: Small: less than 16", Medium: 16:-19", Large: 19"-22", XL: 22"-25, XXL 25" +
Knee Sizing:: Measure the circumference of thigh, 4 inches above patella (knee cap). Measurements are in inches.
Small: less than 16″
Medium: 16-19″
Large: 19-22″
XL: 22-25″
XXL: 25″ +
FEATURES/BENEFITS: Designed to be worn in conjunction with a hinged/unloaded brace. Continue wear as needed to reduce swelling and pain once brace is no longer necessary.
USE DIRECTIONS: Wear as needed. Can be worn 24/7 directly against skin.
RECOMMENDED WEAR: Wear while sleeping to capitalize on your body’s healing potential while fully and rest. Overnight wear also counteracts the natural reduction in circulation that you experience when sleeping.
WASH AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Wash cold, tumble dry low — Please do not use any Velcro straps or additional components to secure Reparel sleeves to your body.
PROPRIETARY FABRIC: a blend of technical fibers including polyester, nylon, and cotton. All Reparel products are latex and metal free.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It's built specifically to wear underneath one. The undersleeve protects skin from strap and hinge irritation, which becomes a real issue after weeks of daily brace wear.
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Yes. Many patients continue wearing it on its own once the brace comes off, since it still helps manage swelling and general knee support during the rest of recovery.
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It's built for the same fabric comfort, but this version is sized and designed specifically to layer underneath a hinged or unloader brace without adding bulk. A standalone knee sleeve works well once brace wear ends.
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Measure the circumference of your thigh four inches above the kneecap, in inches. Small fits under 16 inches, medium runs 16 to 19 inches, large runs 19 to 22 inches, extra-large runs 22 to 25 inches, and double extra-large covers 25 inches and up.
