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In-situ Sling Range 

Product Guide 

‘All of the Silvalea In-situ slings use fabrics and materials that 

help reduce pressure to vulnerable areas of the body allowing 

end users to remain seated for longer with greater comfort.’



Introduction 

In-situ Materials 

Silvalea is one of the best known names in replacement patient sling manufacturing in the UK, with a heritage 

dating back to 1993. Silvalea is synonymous with innovation, quality and revolutionary design. 

Silvalea’s foresight, and innovation led to the introduction of the first Parasilk In-situ sling in 1997; specifically 

designed to fit the tight confines of a moulded wheelchair. 

The Silvalea Parasilk In-situ sling revolutionised patient transfer slings providing safety, comfort and dignity to 

the end user and caregivers alike. 

The design and development of the Silvalea In-situ range of slings has always been part of the company’s ethos 

to put both end users and caregivers at the heart of the company’s product innovation. 

Silvalea has developed and introduced new materials, as well as detachable tapes on loop fixing options to 

provide greater comfort, reduce pressure and provide a higher degree of safety. All of these innovations and 

R&D continue to answer different end user needs to provide a comfortable easy application In-situ sling. 

Silva-Superfine ® PLUS 

Silvalea have specifically sourced and developed the use of this ‘spacer fabric’ 

for end users who may have skin integrity issues. This multi stretch fabric made 

of three dimensional mesh adapts to the end user’s body shape. Ideal In-situ 

use* and can be used for bathing. Dries quickly and can be tumbled at a low 

heat without shrinkage. 

*Paired with the specific In-situ sling type/design. Risk assessment should always be 

carried out in reference to skin integrity for In-situ slings. 

Weight Limit 

220kg/35st/485lbs 

All of the Silvalea In-situ slings use 

fabrics and materials which help 

reduce pressure to vulnerable 

areas of the body, allowing end 

users to remain seated for longer 

with greater comfort. 

Detailed tailoring and construction 

of each In-situ sling ensures that 

the sling moulds to the end user’s 

body, the sling is fabricated 

without internal seams which 

would create pressure build up in 

sensitive areas. 

Silva-Superfine ® with COOLMAX ® 

The Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX ® fabric integrates many challenges in one; 

In-situ comfort, durability, two way stretch to hug the end user as well as being 

a lightweight, cool, breathable soft mesh. COOLMAX ® fabric is designed 

to move moisture away from the body and enhance fabric drying rate thus 

keeping users feeling cool and dry. The fabric is a cool Mesh and has been 

developed to be used in moulded chairs and for applications that can sustain 

high movement patterns and extensions. 

Weight Limit 

64kg/10st/140lbs 

Silva-Superfine MAXI ® 

Silvalea’s combination of R&D, material 

fabrication, tailoring and sling construction 

means we are able to offer a truly superior 

sling option in the worldwide patient handling 

market. 

By working with medical specialists and 

end users from different sectors means that 

Silvalea’s commitment to innovation and 

product enhancement is a normal part of 

Silvalea’s manufacturing process. 

The Silva-Superfine MAXI fabric is a lightweight, cool, breathable soft mesh. 

Ideal for bathing, dries fast and can be tumbled at low temperatures. Fabricated 

with a higher tensile weight limit of 220kgs. 

Weight Limit 

220kg/35st/485lbs 

Silva-Superfine ® and Silva-Superfine MAXI ® are registered trademarks of Silvalea Ltd. Silvalea Ltd is the exclusive licensee of the trademark 

COOLMAX ® is a registered trademark of INVISTA 

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Bespoke & Custom Made Slings 

In-situ High Easy Sling 

In-situ solutions can be tailored specifically to fit even the 

most complex body shapes and our team of dedicated 

specialists have vast experience of many specific medical 

conditions, brittle bones, skin conditions, body shapes, 

extreme extensions and uncontrolled involuntary 

movement to name but a few. 

With a fully fitted live streaming studio available for 

consultation/e-assessment even the remotest location 

offers no obstacle. 

Code 

HYAD 

Transfer Type 

Bathing 

General transfer 

Seated to seated 

Supine to seated 

Toileting 

Lift Type 

Active 

Passive 

Support Type 

By working with medical specialists and 

end users from different sectors means that 

Silvalea’s commitment to innovation and 

product enhancement is a normal part of 

Silvalea’s manufacturing process. 

Silvalea has a long history and 

reputation for innovative products 

for the patient transfer market. 

Silvalea designed and developed 

the first ever Parasilk sling 

uncovering a need for In-situ or 

all day slings which would release 

end users from a one location 

existence. The first ever Parasilk 

sling was developed specifically to 

fit within the confines of a moulded 

wheelchair in 1993. 

In-situ full body patient transfer sling with divided leg. Silvalea’s High Easy 

sling comes with the universal D-anserclip ® as standard and has an integral 

head support with removable support bones. Cocooning, easy to apply, 

with low friction fabric to leg sections. 

Universal D-anserclip ® fixing allows for greater hoist compatibility and is 

suitable for use on stud/clip fixing spreader bars. Simple click on and click 

off action gives a secure lift for both caregiver and end user. High Easy sling 

can also be ordered with additional waist or chest support if required. 

Also available in loop* and dual fixing options. *The loop fixing sling option 

has detachable tapes for greater comfort In-situ. Detachable tapes are not 

available in clip and dual fixing slings. 

The Silvalea In-situ sling range comes with soft binding as standard for 

greater user comfort. Once the patient has been transferred this sling 

can be left In-situ, subject to an 

appropriate risk assessment. 

Silvalea has been granted the exclusive right to supply the 

D-anserclip ® under license by D-ansermed ® 

Copyright and Design Rights: Pauline Guilfoyle 2013 

Protection: Patent Granted GB1307444.8 Community Design 

Registration No. 002 210 559 

Head 

Torso 

(optional) Chest support 

(optional) Waist support 

Attachment Type 

(clips) Stud spreader bar 

(loops) Loop spreader bar 

(duals) Loop and stud 

spreader bar 

User Physicality 

Limited body control 

Limited mobility 

Severely disabled 

Suitable for those with poor 

skin integrity 

Sizing 

Superfine PLUS = XS - XXL 

Superfine = XXXS - M 

Superfine MAXI = M - XXL 

Mobility FIM Measure 

For further details or information 

please visit: www.silvalea.com 

or contact us via 

email: customerservices@silvalea.com 

telephone: +44 (0)330 024 1045 

Approximate visual representation of the sling design 

For a size guide of this product please visit 

www.silvalea.com 

Silva-Superfine ® and Silva-Superfine MAXI ® are 

registered trademarks of Silvalea Ltd 

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Material Options 


Silva-Superfine with COOLMAX ® 


COOLMAX ® is a registered 

trademark of INVISTA 

D-anserclip ® is a registered 

trademark of D-ansermed ® Ltd 

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In-situ Straight Leg Sling 

In-situ Deluxe Leg Sling 

Code 

Code 

S15 

S16 

Transfer Type 

Transfer Type 

Bathing 



Seated to supine 


Lift Type 

Passive 

Support Type 

Bathing 




Toileting 

Transfer from floor 

Lift Type 

Active 

Passive 

Hips 

Lower back 


(optional) Hip tapes 



Loop fixing spreader bar 







Sizing 





In-situ full body patient transfer sling with divided leg. Straight leg sling has 

an integral head support with removable support bones and is cocooning, 

easy to apply, with low friction fabric on leg sections. This loop fixing sling 

has detachable tapes for greater comfort In-situ. 

The full body straight leg sling can also be ordered with additional waist or 

chest support if required. Optional hip tapes can also be added to provide 

additional support to the hip area. 

Soft binding as standard across the Silvalea In-situ range for greater user 

comfort. 

Once the patient has been transferred this sling can be left In-situ, subject 

to an appropriate risk assessment. 

Silvalea’s In-situ deluxe leg sling has been specifically designed to provide 

full body support on transfer and offer good hip, thigh and full femur 

support. This sling comes with an integral head support with removable 

support bones. This loop fixing sling has detachable tapes for greater 

comfort In-situ. 

The deluxe leg sling can also be ordered with additional waist or chest 

support. Optional hip tapes can be added to provide additional support to 

the hip area and can help to reduce pressure from behind the knee. 

This is a divided leg sling, easy to apply, with low-friction fabric to leg areas. 

Soft binding as standard across our In-situ range for greater user comfort. 



Support Type 

Femur, Head, Hip 

Lower back, Thigh, Torso 







Active, alert and able to 

participate 

Asymmetrical body shapes 

Chronic pain 

Good or limited head, trunk 

and hip control 




Uncontroled involuntry 

movement 

1, 2 & 3 

Sizing 









1, 2 & 3 














COOLMAX ® is a registered trademark of 

INVISTA 




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In-situ Long Seat Sling 

In-situ Recline Sling 

Code 

Code 

S19 

F15 

Transfer Type 

Transfer Type 

Bathing 




Transfer from floor 

Bathing 



Supine to seated (head 

support required) 

Lift Type 

Lift Type 

Passive 

Passive 

Support Type 

Support Type 

Head 

Torso 







Amputee 

Amputee above the knee 

Double amputee 





Sizing 

Superfine PLUS = XS - XL 

Superfine = XXS - M 

Superfine MAXI = M - XL 


1 & 3 





In-situ, full body, long seat sling with integral head support and padded 

roll on leg edge for additional user comfort. Excellent bed transfer sling, 

giving a reclined patient transfer position. Additional support options for 

waist and chest available. Can also be provided with additional hip tapes 

for extra support to the hip area. This loop fixing sling has detachable tapes 

for greater comfort In-situ. 

The long seat sling does not come with a commode aperture as standard, 

as the sling has been designed to consider those sensitive areas prone to 

pressure ulcers and skin-integrity issues. If a commode aperture is required, 

please contact our customer service team for further guidance. 

The Silvalea In-situ sling range comes with soft binding as standard for 

greater user comfort. 

Once patient has been transferred 

this sling can be left In-situ, subject 


In-situ full body recline sling (without a head support) with padded roll and 

pommel strap for additional user comfort and safety. Excellent bed transfer 

sling, this full body sling gives a reclined patient transfer position and can 

be supplied with additional waist or chest support. Optional hip tapes can 

be added to provide additional support to the hip area. 

The In-situ recline sling also makes an excellent amputee sling due to the 

transfer position and pommel strap. This sling is also available upon request 

with an integral head support with removable support bones just contact 

our customer services team. 

Soft binding as standard across our Silvalea In-situ range for greater user 

comfort. 



Pommel strap 

Torso 


(optional) Head support 






Amputee 

Amputee above the knee 

Double amputee 





Sizing 





1 & 3 



















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In-situ Fastfit Sling 

In-situ Fastfit Deluxe Sling 

Code 

Code 

S2AD 

S3AD 

Transfer Type 

Bathing 



Toileting 

Lift Type 

Passive 

Support Type 

Torso 

Upper thigh 











Sizing 

XSmall - XLarge 


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Fastfit easy application replacement, full body universal general patient 

transfer sling, suitable for a range of patient scenarios. Manufactured in 

Silva-Superfine PLUS fabric specifically for In-situ use. Offered in loop fixings 

only. 

Transfer sling with divided leg. Can be used in a hammock position. Comes 

with back and leg support as well as optional extras such as waist or chest 

support and hip tapes. The leg sections have additional padding to provide 

greater comfort on transfer. 

Note: This sling does NOT come with a head support. 



Full body supporting replacement patient transfer sling suitable for In-situ 

use and a wide range of patient scenarios. Offered in loop fixings only. 

Manufactured in Silva-Superfine PLUS fabric specifically for In-situ use. 

The Fastfit transfer sling has divided leg for easy application. The deluxe 

has leg sections which have been shaped to allow for additional support 

to thigh and hip area. Small aperture for some toileting. Can be used in a 

hammock position. Comes with back and leg support as well as optional 

extras such as waist or chest support and hip tapes. This In-situ replacement 

sling is suitable for geriatric patient transfers as well as general patient 

transfers for those end users who require additional padding and comfort. 

Note: This sling does NOT come with a head support. 



Transfer Type 

Bathing 


Supine to seated (profiling 

bed required) 

Toileting 

Lift Type 

Passive 

Support Type 

Torso 

Upper thigh 











Sizing 

XSmall - XLarge 


1, 2 & 3 





Silva-Superfine ® is a registered 

trademark of Silvalea Ltd 





Silva-Superfine ® is a registered 

trademark of Silvalea Ltd 

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‘Silvalea is dedicated to providing not only the 

highest quality products available on the market 

but also to providing our customers with the best 

possible service, support and product training 

currently available.’ 

...other ranges include: 

Standard/Universal 

Rehabilitation Aids 

Paediatric 

Transfer Accessories 

Aqua Slings 

Pressure Care 

Bariatric 

Amputee 

Specialised & Bespoke 

Note: Silvalea is a manufacturer of patient transfer slings for use with third party manufacture equipment. 

Third party brand names, model names and/or marks detailed in our literature are merely used to indicate the intended purpose 

of our products and all relevant rights are owned by the original equipment manufacturers. Silvalea has no affiliation with any of 

these named brands and/or such third party rights holders. 

Our products are manufactured by and warranted by Silvalea and are not manufactured by, purchased from or warranted by the 

third-party equipment manufacturer of the equipment that our products have been designed to be used in conjunction with. 

Due to Silvalea’s commitment to continuous improvement, our products are subject to change without notice. 

Web: www.silvalea.com 

Email: sales@silvalea.com 

Contact: +44 (0)1626 331 655 

Silvalea Ltd 

Units 1-4, 7 & 12 Silverhills Buildings, Silverhills Road, 

Decoy Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5LZ, UK 

Product Guide Code: 

INSITU-1.1-17 

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