Lumenfield Portugal: Medical Compression and Recovery Wear Comfort and Fit Evaluation
Lumenfield is a Portugal-based brand whose medical compression and recovery wear is one of its most demanding programmes. Performance data means nothing if the garment is uncomfortable. This evaluation covers how the spacer knit behaves on the body during medical compression and recovery wear work.
Lumenfield: Spacer Knit in use during recovery wear worn for long periods
Evaluation background
The programme covers recovery tights, sleeves and support tops, used for recovery wear worn for long periods. The environment is continuous graduated pressure against the skin and the requirement written into the brief was measured compression with skin-safe materials. Fabric was selected on that basis rather than on price alone.
Fabric under evaluation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Spacer Knit |
| Composition | 100% polyester spacer construction |
| Weight | 350 GSM |
| Width | 175 cm |
| Primary function | cushions and ventilates in a single piece of fabric |
| Target | air permeability above 200 mm/s with usable thermal resistance |
| Test method | ISO 11092 |
| Additional note | compression set below 10% |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Spacer Knit close-up showing the fabric surface
Fit assessment
Size sets were fitted on live models and on a fit form. Fabric extension was measured at the stress points so the pattern could be corrected before bulk cutting.
Movement testing
Wearers performed the movements specific to recovery wear worn for long periods while panel tension was observed. No restriction was reported and recovery between movements was immediate.
Evaluation session with the Lumenfield team
Next-to-skin comfort
Surface friction, hand and temperature sensation were scored by the panel. The fabric scored best where measured compression with skin-safe materials, which is the priority Lumenfield set for this product.
Fit retention
Garments were measured after five and twenty washes. Growth stayed within tolerance, so the fit approved in sampling is the fit the customer eventually receives.
Test records and inspection notes for the Medical Compression and Recovery Wear
Scorecard
| Criterion | Result |
|---|---|
| Next-to-skin feel | 4.6 / 5 |
| Freedom of movement | 4.8 / 5 |
| Recovery | 4.3 / 5 |
| Fit retention | 4.5 / 5 |
| Seam comfort | 4.6 / 5 |
“Fifty washes later the fabric still performs. That is what convinced our buying team.” — Lumenfield Technical Team
Packed bulk rolls before shipment to Portugal
Verdict and recommendation
Comfort and fit were confirmed in wear, and the spacer knit is approved for bulk with the current pattern. For Lumenfield the practical next steps are to keep the current specification for the repeat, retain the shade standard, and issue ISO 11092 results with every lot so any claim can be supported with data.
