JOBST Bella Lite Ready-to-Wear Armsleeve, 20-30 mmHg

What JOBST built into Bella Lite

JOBST describes Bella Lite as a lightweight, knit armsleeve, soft and air-permeable, with reduced compression at the wrist so the sleeve and a matching gauntlet feel comfortable worn together. The size range was built from measurements of thousands of patients' arms and hands, aiming to fit most people off the shelf.

Why a proper fitting still matters

Breastcancer.org's own patient guidance is blunt about this: get properly fitted by a lymphedema-trained professional before you wear a sleeve. A sleeve that is too tight in one spot can actually push fluid backward instead of moving it out, and compression sleeves fit differently between manufacturers even inside the same mmHg class. This page describes what the manufacturer states about the product; it is not a fitting service or medical advice.

What 20-30 mmHg means here

Sigvaris and JOBST both describe 20-30 mmHg as a firmer class, commonly used once a doctor or lymphedema therapist has assessed the arm; JOBST positions this Bella Lite class for managing mild-to-moderate lymphedema and other edemas, alongside professional guidance rather than in place of it.

JOBST's own description calls the knit soft and air-permeable, built to be lightweight and comfortable for daily wear.

JOBST built the size range from arm and hand data across thousands of patients, aiming for a ready-to-wear fit for almost every patient.

Compression eases at the wrist so this armsleeve stays comfortable when paired with a Bella gauntlet.

Arm compression garments are sized from three circumferences and a length, the same method lymphedema fitters use: around the wrist, around the mid-forearm or elbow, and around the upper arm at the armpit (a book held up into the armpit marks the point), plus the length from wrist to armpit along the inside of the arm. Sizes and letter/number codes vary by brand, so check this product's own size chart rather than assuming your size in one line carries over to another.

Breastcancer.org's own patient guidance is blunt about this: get properly fitted by a lymphedema-trained professional before you wear a sleeve. A sleeve that is too tight in one spot can actually push fluid backward instead of moving it out, and compression sleeves fit differently between manufacturers even inside the same mmHg class. This page describes what the manufacturer states about the product; it is not a fitting service or medical advice.

Lymphedema-focused sources recommend washing after each wear with a mild detergent, laying the garment flat to dry away from direct heat, and skipping moisturizer right before putting it on since lotion ingredients can break down the elastic fibres. Plan to replace the sleeve roughly every three to six months, since the compression fades as the fabric stretches with wear - sooner if it feels looser than when new.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150; some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by JOBST under their warranty for material and manufacturing defects.

If your care team has already recommended a 20-30 mmHg ready-to-wear sleeve, this is that class from JOBST's Bella Lite line.

JOBST's wide size range is meant to fit off the shelf, but a fitter should still confirm it before you rely on it daily.

The reduced wrist compression is specifically built for wearing this sleeve together with a matching Bella gauntlet.

What we stand behind

• Sold in Canada with JOBST's manufacturer warranty against material and workmanship defects
• Ships from a Canadian warehouse; free shipping over $150
• 14-day returns on unopened, unworn garments in original packaging

Do I need a prescription or a fitting to buy this?

Breastcancer.org's own patient guidance is blunt about this: get properly fitted by a lymphedema-trained professional before you wear a sleeve. A sleeve that is too tight in one spot can actually push fluid backward instead of moving it out, and compression sleeves fit differently between manufacturers even inside the same mmHg class. This page describes what the manufacturer states about the product; it is not a fitting service or medical advice.

How is an armsleeve measured for size?

Arm compression garments are sized from three circumferences and a length, the same method lymphedema fitters use: around the wrist, around the mid-forearm or elbow, and around the upper arm at the armpit (a book held up into the armpit marks the point), plus the length from wrist to armpit along the inside of the arm. Sizes and letter/number codes vary by brand, so check this product's own size chart rather than assuming your size in one line carries over to another.

Can I wear this with a gauntlet?

Yes - JOBST built in reduced compression at the wrist specifically so the Bella Lite sleeve and a matching gauntlet feel comfortable worn together.

How do I wash it and when should I replace it?

Lymphedema-focused sources recommend washing after each wear with a mild detergent, laying the garment flat to dry away from direct heat, and skipping moisturizer right before putting it on since lotion ingredients can break down the elastic fibres. Plan to replace the sleeve roughly every three to six months, since the compression fades as the fabric stretches with wear - sooner if it feels looser than when new.