Floor Lift Slings

The sling is what actually holds the person. The lift only provides the power, which is why choosing the sling properly matters more than most people expect.

Check it fits your lift

Slings are not universal. A sling from one manufacturer does not necessarily suit another maker's lift, because the attachment differs: loop straps hook onto a spreader bar, clip fittings do not.

Tell us the make and model of your lift before ordering, and we will confirm compatibility. If you are buying a used lift privately and the seller is vague about what sling comes with it, treat that as a problem rather than a detail.

Getting the size right

Sling size is not the same as clothing size. It follows the person's weight and their body dimensions, and manufacturers size differently from one another.

A sling that is too large lets the person slide within it, which is frightening and genuinely unsafe. Too small and it presses into the thighs and under the arms, and does not support the trunk properly.

Tell us the person's weight, height and roughly their build, and we will size it. Where an occupational therapist has specified a sling, bring their recommendation and we will supply exactly that.

Which type

A universal or full body sling is the everyday choice, supporting from the thighs to the upper back for transfers between bed and chair.

With or without head support is the decision people most often get wrong. If the person cannot reliably hold their own head up, or will be reclined during the transfer, they need head support. It is not an optional extra in that case.

A commode opening sling has a gap at the seat so the person can be lowered onto a toilet or commode without being taken out of the sling. For anyone using a lift for toileting, this is the one.

A high or full back sling gives more trunk support for someone with little control of their own posture.

Mesh or padded

Mesh dries quickly and can be used in the shower or bath, and it slides more easily under a seated person. Padded is more comfortable against the skin for anyone who stays in the sling for longer, or who is thin and feels the straps.

Many households keep both: a mesh sling for bathing and a padded one for daily transfers.

Inspect them regularly

Slings wear out. Check the fabric, the stitching and especially the loops before every use, and stop using any sling with fraying, a broken stitch or a faded label you can no longer read. A sling is carrying a person, so this is not a place to take chances.

Wash according to the label. High heat damages the webbing.

Ask us

Tell us the lift, the person, and what the transfer is for. We will get you the right sling rather than the nearest one in stock.