Orthopedic casting stockinette is the protective tubular underliner applied directly to the skin before plaster or fiberglass casting material. It protects skin from cast roughness, prevents pressure sores, and enables comfortable removal. We supply orthopedic departments, hospital procurement teams, and distributors with consistent, quality-tested cotton and fiberglass-compatible stockinette.
Cotton First
Standard choice for routine plaster casting and skin-friendly under-cast protection.
Fiberglass-Compatible
Choose this when the cast system uses fiberglass tape and you want a smoother interface.
Validate Before Bulk
Request a sample to confirm width, feel, and finish before you place a larger order.
Layer order for an orthopedic cast — stockinette sits directly on skin, under the padding and rigid outer cast.
❌ The Problem with Wrong Stockinette
- Inconsistent width causes bunching under the cast
- Rough texture causes skin breakdown and pressure sores
- Splices in the knit create pressure points
- Wrong size forces improvisation that risks patient safety
✅ Our Solution
- ±3% uniform diameter tolerance — no bunching
- Seamless, non-splicing circular knit construction
- Smooth-finish fiberglass-compatible grade available
- Cotton size range 2cm–40cm; fiberglass-compatible widths 2–20 inches (5.08–50.8 cm) — every limb, every patient
Use cotton for most orthopedic casting. Use fiberglass-compatible stockinette when the outer cast is fiberglass and a smoother underlayer matters. If you are unsure about size mix, send the body areas you cast most often and we will recommend the nearest widths.
Clinical Size Guide for Orthopedic Casting
| Body Part | Patient Group | Stockinette Width | Width (inch, approx.) | Recommended Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finger / Digit | Adult & Pediatric | 2–3 cm | 1" | Cotton |
| Wrist / Hand | Pediatric | 4–5 cm | 1.5"–2" | Cotton |
| Forearm | Pediatric | 4–6 cm | 1.5"–2.5" | Cotton |
| Forearm | Adult | 6–8 cm | 2.5"–3" | Cotton or Fiberglass-Compatible |
| Upper Arm | Adult | 8–10 cm | 3"–4" | Cotton or Fiberglass-Compatible |
| Below Knee | Pediatric | 8–10 cm | 3"–4" | Cotton |
| Below Knee | Adult | 10–12 cm | 4"–5" | Cotton or Fiberglass-Compatible |
| Full Leg | Adult | 12–20 cm | 5"–8" | Cotton or Fiberglass-Compatible |
| Full Limb + Body (Bariatric) | Adult Large | 20–40 cm | 8"–15.75" | Cotton (large size) |