Tights for amputees

UnseenGhost
UnseenGhost Scope Member Posts: 8 Connected
edited July 23 in Housing and independent living
Hi all. I know this may be a strange question but I am a double below knee amputee and wondered if any other amputees have any tips on tights to wear sans prosthetics? When I am in my chair if I wear shorts, dress, skirts etc.. I wear leggings but they can get too hot. Has anyone found any alternative? Or any advice on how to tailor tights to go over stumps? 

I orginally thought if I can get tights for teenagers maybe and hope I can find a good size but that doesn't seem to get me anywhere. 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am okay with sewing (shortening straps, fixing stitching that's come undone) so thought maybe someone in a similar situation had some thoughts. Thank you!!

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  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    Hi @UnseenGhost and a warm welcome to the community!

    I know Snag tights have a range of sizes which incorporate height (leg length) and dress size. There tights are SO comfy, the company is also amazing and have worked with disabled people in the past. If you were unsure then you might be able to message them and see if they could make a custom size.

    Please do let us know how you get on. :)
  • UnseenGhost
    UnseenGhost Scope Member Posts: 8 Connected
    Hey @Chloe_Scope

    Thank you so much, I will have a look. I have heard good things about them in general so hopefully there's an option for me. 
  • Chloe_Scope
    Chloe_Scope Scope Posts: 10,511 Championing
    No problem @UnseenGhost! Please do let us know. :)

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