JOBST Bella Strong Armsleeve, 15-20 mmHg

What the Bella Strong line offers

JOBST's own listing for this armsleeve calls out advanced comfort with quick moisture-wicking away from the skin, a lightweight knit construction, and a silicone top band meant to keep the sleeve in place, all described as easy to don and comfortable to wear.

Getting the fit right

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.

JOBST's listing describes a silicone top band built to hold the sleeve in place through the day.

JOBST states the knit wicks moisture away from the skin quickly, in a lightweight construction.

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 recommended 15-20 mmHg ready-to-wear, this is that class from JOBST's Bella Strong line.

The silicone top band is built specifically to reduce slipping through the day.

JOBST states this knit wicks moisture away from the skin quickly, which matters for all-day wear.

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

What does 15-20 mmHg mean for an armsleeve?

Sigvaris and JOBST both describe this as a class typically chosen with a doctor or lymphedema therapist's guidance, not something to self-select for a diagnosed condition.

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.

Do I need a fitting before I buy?

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 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.