Tubifast^™ Garments

Areas of use

Tubifast Garments can be used as part of the wet / dry wrapping process in the treatment of atopic eczema.  The Wet / Dry wrapping process should not be carried out on babies under the age of 6 months.

Main benefits of Wet Wrapping

• Reduce the need for steroids
• Prevent emollient being wiped off and protect clothes
• Act as a mechanical barrier against scratching
• Relieve purities by allowing evaporation of water from the skin’s surface
• Removes crust and softens the skin, allowing better penetration of emollients or other treatments
• Keeps the skin hydrated and helps reduce inflammation
• Interrupts the itch-scratch cycle
• Reduces the severity of atopic dermatitis and improves the quality of life by short term soothing of discomfort and itching
• Improves sleep patterns, reducing nocturnal scratching by up to 60%
• Reduces hospital admissions for chronic cases

The damp Tubifast Garment also acts as a retaining layer, ensuring that the emollient stays in contact with the skin. The damp layer also cools and soothes the skin, helping to reduce the itch. A second, dry layer is then applied, which keeps clothing dry and prevents further scratching from aggravating the skin and causing potential injury.

Dry wrapping is a similar process to wet wrapping. An emollient is applied to the affected skin, which is then covered with a single, dry layer of Tubifast Garment.

In the treatment of moderate to severe cases of atopic eczema the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends the use of wet or dry wrapping.