Tubular stockinette is measured by its lay-flat width — the width when the tube is flattened and not stretched. Cotton, nylon and perlon stockinette range from 2 cm to 40 cm. Fiberglass-compatible stockinette ranges from 2–20 inches (5.08–50.8 cm). The centimetre chart below covers cotton, nylon and perlon, with metric and imperial measurements and application guidance.
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Size Chart — Cotton, Nylon & Perlon
Measurements are lay-flat (unstretched) width. Material availability noted where limited.
| cm (lay-flat) | Inch (approx.) | Cotton | Nylon | Perlon | Clinical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cm | 0.75" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Fingers, digits |
| 3 cm | 1.2" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Fingers, toes |
| 4 cm | 1.6" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Pediatric wrist |
| 5 cm | 2" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Wrist, pediatric forearm |
| 6 cm | 2.4" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Forearm (pediatric/small adult) |
| 7 cm | 2.75" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Forearm (adult) |
| 8 cm | 3.1" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Upper arm / below-knee |
| 10 cm | 4" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Below-knee / knee |
| 12 cm | 4.75" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Lower leg / full arm |
| 15 cm | 6" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full leg standard |
| 18 cm | 7" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full leg large |
| 20 cm | 7.9" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Full leg / hip area |
| 25 cm | 9.8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Abdomen / waist |
| 30 cm | 11.8" | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Trunk / chest (body panel) |
| 35 cm | 13.8" | ✓ | On request | On request | Full trunk / bariatric |
| 40 cm | 15.75" | ✓ | On request | On request | Full chest / bariatric trunk wrap |
✓ = standard production | On request = produced to order
Fiberglass-compatible stockinette: lay-flat widths 2–20 inches (5.08–50.8 cm). Confirm available individual widths when requesting a quote; this separate range is not represented by the centimetre chart above.
Stockinette Sizes in Inches and Roll Lengths
Inch widths as US and Canadian buyers order them. Every width is made on the roll length you specify.
| Inch width | cm (lay-flat) | Common roll lengths |
|---|---|---|
| 1" | 2.5 cm | 25 yd (22.86 m) US standard; 15 m, 20 m or 25 m metric rolls; any length to order |
| 2" | 5 cm | |
| 3" | 7.5 cm | |
| 4" | 10 cm | |
| 6" | 15 cm | |
| 8" | 20 cm | |
| 10" | 25 cm | |
| 12" | 30 cm |
Garment & apparel buyers
Use the commercial size bands for waistbands, sleeve panels, and body tubes.
Distributors & importers
Match your catalog range to the master chart before you request a bulk quote.
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Why Our 25–40 cm Range Matters
Many stockinette manufacturers stop at 12–15 cm. Our 25 cm–40 cm range serves bariatric patients, trunk lymphedema, full-body compression therapy, and large-dimension garment applications — a market with limited dedicated supply options.
Read the Large Stockinette Guide →