Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Metal Buckle (72-Inch / Stars and Stripes)
Skil-Care Cotton Bariatric Gait Belt with Metal Buckle — Stars & Stripes (72" x 2")
Patient Handling & Ambulation System with Heavy-Duty 2-Inch Cotton Webbing, Chrome-Plated Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle, Extended 72-Inch Bariatric Profile, and Vibrant Stars & Stripes Theme
The Skil-Care Cotton Bariatric Gait Belt with Metal Buckle (Model: 252073) is an extended-length, professional handling aid designed to ensure safety during lifting, bedside transfers, and guided walking exercises. Providing a generous 72-inch operational length—adding a full foot of sizing clearance compared to standard 60-inch belts—this model is specialized for securely wrapping larger or bariatric individuals. Placed firmly around an individual's natural waistline over top of everyday clothes, this 2-inch wide heavy-duty cotton strap gives caregivers a unified mechanical grab point. By utilizing this perimeter control, nurses, physical therapists, and home health aides can confidently stabilize individuals without pulling on limbs or garments, protecting them from fall hazards and shielding staff from occupational back strain.
Crafted from 100% high-tensile, launderable cotton webbing in a vibrant patriotic Stars & Stripes pattern, the belt incorporates a heavy-duty chrome-plated metal drop-jaw slide lock. Outfitted with rows of textured, serrated metal teeth, the clasp clamps down aggressively into the cotton fibers under load, delivering a locked, zero-slip fit that will not loosen mid-transfer. Built to withstand rigorous infection-control routines, the entire belt and metal buckle assembly can be machine washed and tumble dried at commercial temperatures up to 180°F, delivering exceptional durability and high visibility for clinical wards, rehabilitation units, and home healthcare settings.
Key Features & Benefits
- Extended 72-Inch Bariatric Length Profile: Generous 6-foot overall tracking length easily accommodates larger waistlines or thick clothing layers while leaving plenty of strap tail to safely loop through the buckle mechanism.
- Non-Slip Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle: Rugged chrome-plated metal slide buckle with serrated teeth clamps down aggressively into the cotton webbing under tension, ensuring a locked, zero-slip fit that will not loosen mid-transfer.
- Heavy-Duty 2-Inch Cotton Webbing: Woven from thick, high-tensile cotton fibers that provide exceptional structural strength under full weight-bearing loads while remaining soft and flexible against clothing.
- Patriotic Stars & Stripes Theme: Styled with a high-visibility, vibrant red, white, and blue Stars and Stripes pattern that adds an approachable aesthetic to therapy settings and makes this 72-inch model instantly recognizable in supply closets.
- Total Freedom of Hand Placement: Classic, handle-free perimeter allows healthcare providers to grip the heavy webbing tightly at any precise angle or position around the core to adapt instantly to real-time balance shifts.
- Commercial-Grade Institutional Laundering: Webbing and chrome metal buckle comfortably withstand commercial washing machines and tumble drying at high institutional temperatures reaching up to 180°F without shrinking or losing structural strength.
- FSA / HSA Account Eligible: Fully qualified for purchase or reimbursement using Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account funds.
Patient Transfer & Physical Therapy Specialist Insight: Standard 60-inch gait belts often lack sufficient tail strap when fitting larger individuals or patients wearing bulky layers. The Skil-Care 252073 provides an extra foot of webbing to make threading and tightening straightforward. The serrated metal drop-jaw buckle locks securely into the cotton webbing, giving caregivers total confidence during high-leverage sit-to-stand transfers and gait training, while the Stars & Stripes design allows for quick visual identification in facility inventory.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Brand / Master VendorSkil-Care Corporation
- Model SKU / MPN252073
- UPC / GTIN671509214405
- Product ClassificationExtended Bariatric Physical Therapy Gait & Transfer Belt
- Overall Belt Dimensions72 Inches Long x 2 Inches Wide (182.8 cm x 5.08 cm)
- Primary Webbing Material100% High-Tensile Launderable Cotton Webbing
- Fastener MechanismHeavy-Duty Chrome-Plated Metal Drop-Jaw Slide Lock
- Handle ConfigurationClassic Handle-Free Perimeter Architecture
- Color SchemePatriotic Stars and Stripes Pattern
- Unit QuantitySold as Single Unit (1 Count / Each)
- Laundering ToleranceCommercial Machine Wash & Tumble Dry up to 180°F
- Financial EligibilityFSA / HSA Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a serrated metal drop-jaw buckle lock onto the gait belt?
The metal drop-jaw buckle features a hinged flap lined with texturized, serrated metal teeth. When the cotton webbing is threaded through and pulled taut, closing the flap forces the teeth to bite directly into the cotton fibers, creating a secure, non-slip lock under tension.
When should I choose a 72-inch gait belt over a 60-inch belt?
The 72-inch model (252073) is recommended for larger or bariatric individuals, or for transfers where the patient is wearing heavy coats or gowns. The extra foot of webbing ensures there is plenty of tail strap remaining to feed through the metal clasp safely.
How do I clean and launder this gait belt?
The cotton webbing and chrome metal buckle are designed for commercial sanitization routines. The belt can be machine washed and tumble dried at high commercial temperatures up to 180°F without shrinking, fraying, or damaging the buckle mechanism.
Manufacturing Data & Safety Compliance
- Brand Catalog Manifest: Skil-Care Patient Handling & Physical Therapy Systems
- Product Presentation: Single-Unit Non-Sterile Extended Cotton Gait Belt (SKU: 252073)
- Primary Suitability: Ideal for hospitals, physical therapy clinics, nursing homes, and home health care
Disclaimer: Technical metrics, dimensions, and material specifications on this page are compiled directly from manufacturer data files. Product details may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Confirm user sizing requirements before completing checkout. This product information is not medical advice; consult a physical therapist or healthcare professional for guidance on proper patient transfer techniques.
âš WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
