MED
Care instructions

Wash by hand.Dry in shade.Replace at 42 days.

The full SkinTex® care routine — six minutes a day to preserve clinical compression through every wash cycle.

CARE GUIDE · SKINTEX® 2.0
Garment care

Treat it like a clinical device. It is one.

SkinTex® fiber loses up to 30% of its compression if washed with standard detergent or dried with heat. The instructions below preserve full therapeutic compression through the 42-day clinical wear cycle.

Step by step

Six minutes, once a day.

  1. 01

    Rinse cold

    Fill a clean sink with cool water (below 30°C / 86°F). Hot water collapses the elastic memory of SkinTex® fiber.

  2. 02

    Add minimal cleanser

    Use the MED-supplied gentle wash, or a quarter-teaspoon of unscented baby shampoo. No detergent, no fabric softener, no bleach, no enzymatic cleaners — ever.

  3. 03

    Submerge & swish

    Submerge the garment, swish gently for 2–3 minutes. Do not scrub seams or closures. The fiber releases body oils on its own.

  4. 04

    Rinse twice

    Drain. Refill with clean cold water. Submerge and gently squeeze through the fabric until water runs clear. Repeat once more.

  5. 05

    Press, never wring

    Lay flat on a clean towel. Roll the towel with the garment inside, press down to absorb water. Twisting or wringing permanently damages the multidirectional weave.

  6. 06

    Flat-dry, shaded

    Lay flat on a clean dry towel, away from direct sun and any heat source. Drying time: 8–10 hours. Never machine dry, never radiator.

DO

Habits that preserve compression.

  • Wash every 24 hours of wear, more often in humid climates.
  • Rotate two garments so one is always dry.
  • Store flat in the original mesh bag, away from sunlight.
  • Inspect seams and closures weekly — report any fraying immediately.
  • Replace at the 42-day clinical wear mark for therapeutic use.
DON’T

Habits that destroy fabric.

  • Machine wash, machine dry, or dry-clean. Ever.
  • Iron the fabric, even on low heat.
  • Use bleach, fabric softener, or scented detergents.
  • Apply lotion or oil to skin under the garment in weeks 1–4.
  • Store damp or folded with the elastic compressed.
  • Leave in direct sunlight on a car seat or windowsill.
Lifespan

When to replace.

Compression degrades on a predictable curve. Therapeutic wear has a defined end date — comfort wear can continue.

Lifespan based on 22 hours/day wear with correct care. Reduced wear extends therapeutic window proportionally.

If something seems off

Common issues, common fixes.

01The garment feels looser than week 1

Normal between weeks 4–6 as edema resolves. If it's loose enough to slide more than 1 cm, contact us for a fit review.

02There's a faint odor I can't wash out

Add a 15-minute soak in cool water with 1 tbsp white vinegar (no scented variants). Rinse twice. Air-dry as usual. If odor persists, the fiber has been heat-damaged and must be replaced.

03A seam has started to fray

Stop wearing and contact us with a photo. Manufacturing defects within 30 days of delivery are replaced free. After 30 days we offer a 50% replacement credit.

04Skin irritation under a closure

Loosen the closure by one notch and check skin within 4 hours. If irritation persists, contact your surgeon — never modify or fold the garment yourself.

05I forgot and put it in the washer

Pull it out immediately. Hand-rinse in cold water, flat-dry. The garment is likely still safe for comfort wear, but assume compression has dropped by 20% — replace earlier than 42 days.

Need a replacement?

Manufacturing defects are on us.

Within 30 days, free replacement. After 30 days, 50% credit toward a new garment.

See warranty & returns