Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Metal Buckle (72-Inch / Pinstripe)
Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle — Pinstripe (72" x 2")
Patient Handling & Ambulation System with Heavy-Duty 2-Inch Cotton Webbing, Chrome-Plated Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle, Extended 72-Inch Sizing Profile, and Classic Pinstripe Aesthetic
The Skil-Care Cotton Gait Belt with Metal Buckle (Model: 252074) is an extended-length mobility aid engineered to facilitate safer transfers, walking assistance, and lifting routines. Providing a generous 72-inch operational length—adding a full 12 inches of adjustable room compared to standard 60-inch belts—this model serves as an essential asset for comfortably securing larger or bariatric individuals. Secured snugly around an individual's natural waistline over top of daily clothing, this 2-inch wide cotton webbing strap acts as a robust mechanical anchor. By establishing a direct, stable point of control, physical therapists, nurses, and home caregivers can guide uncoordinated standing transitions without pulling on limbs or attire, reducing fall hazards while protecting staff against lower-back strain.
Crafted from 100% high-tensile, launderable cotton webbing in a professional Pinstripe 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 firmly into the cotton fibers under load, delivering a locked, zero-slip fit that will not loosen mid-transfer. Built to withstand rigorous infection-control protocols, the entire belt and metal buckle assembly can be machine washed and tumble dried at commercial temperatures up to 180°F, delivering exceptional durability for clinical wards, rehabilitation units, and home healthcare settings.
Key Features & Benefits
- Extended 72-Inch Bariatric Sizing: Generous 6-foot overall length provides ample clearance for larger waist circumferences and heavy clothing layers while leaving plenty of strap tail to feed through the lock.
- Aggressive Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle: Industrial-grade chrome-plated slide clasp with serrated teeth bites firmly into the cotton webbing under tension, ensuring a secure, zero-slip lock that won't give way mid-lift.
- Heavy-Duty 2-Inch Cotton Webbing: Woven from dense, structural cotton fibers that maintain unyielding strength under weight-bearing loads while remaining soft and flexible against clothing.
- Professional Pinstripe Aesthetic: Clean, classic pinstripe pattern provides high visibility during ambulatory routines and maintains a professional appearance in multi-individual clinical settings.
- Total Freedom of Hand Placement: Traditional handle-free webbed architecture gives caregivers complete freedom to grasp the thick belt at any exact angle around the user's core to adapt to real-time balance shifts.
- Commercial-Grade Institutional Laundering: Webbing and chrome metal buckle withstand high-temperature institutional washing and tumble drying up to 180°F without losing structural integrity.
- 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 leave an insufficient tail strap when fitting larger individuals or patients wearing bulky winter layers. The Skil-Care 252074 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.
Detailed Technical Specifications
- Brand / Master VendorSkil-Care Corporation
- Model SKU / MPN252074
- UPC / GTIN671509214504
- Product ClassificationExtended 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 MechanismChrome-Plated Metal Drop-Jaw Buckle with Serrated Teeth
- Handle ConfigurationClassic Handle-Free Perimeter Architecture
- Color SchemeClassic Pinstripe Pattern
- 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 (252074) 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: 252074)
- 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.
