The SMTL are UKAS accredited for the testing of extensible bandages to the British Standard BS 7505 Specification for the elastic properties of flat, non-adhesive, extensible fabric bandages.
This method may be used to characterise extensible bandages and predict their ability to safely apply and maintain predetermined levels of compression on limbs of known dimensions. In particular, the test:
Using the test method, bandages may be classified into three distinct groups which have fairly precise clinical indications: conforming/retention (Type 1), light support (Type 2), and the provision of varying degrees of compression (Type 3).
If you wish to commission testing of your extensible bandages so that you can demonstrate compliance with BS 7505 then contact SMTL smtl.info@wales.nhs.uk
Relevant Standards