Protects the hips from development of pressure sores. Gelbodies provideprotection for areas at risk from pressure sores and nerve damage. GelBodies are suitable for long term care and rehabilitationpatients to assist in the prevention of pressure sores. They are used in thehospital, nursing homes and home care environment worldwide. The Coolband material feels great, is skin compatible, breathableand can be machine washed up to 40°C. The Gelpads can be cleaned with a dampcloth using a standard cleaning agent. The Gelpads should not be machinewashed. Gelbodies can be worn for up to 12 hours in any 24 hour period.