- Best conductive garments for TENS and EMS machines
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One of the main factors of the effectiveness of electrotherapy is the indicated positioning of the electrodes, which conduct the electrical impulses to the affected areas. Although the range of conversion of the electrodes depends on their quantity, sometimes it is necessary to have a greater reward when treating a particular limb or area, this is where the conductive garments come in.
These garments evenly distribute the electrical discharge in the area for which they are designed, and it is possible to find a wide variety of conductive garments, from gloves to socks and belts. In the following paragraphs, we will teach you everything you need to know about how electrotherapy garments work, and what features you should look out for to select the right garments for your needs.
Best conductive garments for TENS and EMS machines
- Area of Use: Knees
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One size only
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes adapter cable
- Good conductivity
- Helps improve mobility
- Electrodes not included
- One size fits all
- Not easy to dry when exposed to water
The design of the knee braces allows an easy use of the same, since it is very easy to put them on correctly, and its structure of silver thread, nylon and cotton gives it an excellent conductivity, evenly distributing the current of your electro stimulator along the entire knee area, and enhancing its effects.
- Area of Use: Knee
- Pack: 1 knee brace and 1 knee pad
- Includes Electrodes: Yes
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver conductive thread
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Includes electrodes
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes user manual
- Ideal for the treatment of injuries
- One size fits all
- Single unit
- Not suitable for sensitive skin
The fabric with silver thread that makes up the knee brace provides excellent conductivity and resistance, coupled with its ergonomic design and low profile, thanks to which you can use the knee braces under your clothes without worrying about being seen and without discomfort. The purchase package includes a Knee Stim knee brace, a 50x100 mm electrode and a pamphlet with detailed instructions for use and operation.
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One size
- Material: Not specified
- Including adapter cable
- Good conductivity
- Helps to improve mobility
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Increases blood circulation
- Material not specified
- Compatible only with TENS machines
- Electrodes not included
The conductive gloves can be used to apply a gentle electric current massage to various areas of the body, as well as allowing you to apply a full facial massage. The purchase includes a pair of brand new KONMED conductive gloves, and a pair of universal connection cables to attach your gloves to any TENS electrostimulator.
- Area of Use: Hands, knees and feet
- Pack: 2 knee pads, 2 socks and 2 gloves
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Several different garments in the same pack
- Ideal for the treatment of injuries
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes adapter cable
- Electrodes not included
- One size fits all
- Easy to scrape the skin
In addition, its thermodynamic design allows it to quickly adapt to human body temperature, and can be used to treat medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetic pain, arthritis and many others. Each package includes one pair of gloves, one pair of knee braces, one pair of conductive socks.
- Area of use: Feet
- Pack: 1 unit
- Electrodes included: Yes
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver wire
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Increases blood circulation
- Includes electrodes
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Helps to improve mobility
- One size fits all
- Single unit
- Not recommended for machine washing
The quality of the silver thread that makes up the garment ensures optimal distribution of the electrical current in the foot and ankle area increasing the efficiency of each session. The purchase package includes a pair of conductive silver filament socks, and a bottle of conductive liquid, which will be ideal to ensure the best results when wearing the garments.
- Area of Use: Knee
- Pack: 1 unit
- Electrodes included: Yes
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver wire
- Includes electrodes
- Helps to improve mobility
- Ideal for the treatment of injuries
- Increases blood circulation
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Compatible only with TENS machines
- One size fits all
- Single unit
In addition to the knee brace, the purchase includes a spray bottle of Sonogel, a conductive gel that facilitates the conduction of the current along your skin which, together with the material with which it is made, makes this knee brace one of the best options to get the most out of your TENS electro stimulator in the knee area.
- Area of use: Hands
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: M
- Material: Fibre and nylon
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Includes adapter cable
- Various size options
- Reduces swelling
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Electrodes not included
- Poor heat resistance
- Poor water absorption
Its conductive fiber fabric allows the electric current to reach the entire area of the wrist, hand and fingers, thus stimulating the areas necessary for optimal pain treatment. The package includes a set of conductive gloves in sizes ranging from S to XL, and a corresponding set of conversion cables to connect the gloves to the stimulator.
- Area of use: Dolls
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One Size: One Size
- Material: Silver Fibre
- Ideal for treating injuries
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Increases blood circulation
- Helps improve mobility
- One size fits all
- Electrodes not included
- No adapter cables included
It has compatibility for virtually any TENS and EMS electrostimulation device, and is designed with a stretchable material that allows it to fit almost any user while maintaining good skin contact. In addition to the gloves, the purchase includes a pair of cables to adapt the garments to your electrostimulation device of choice.
- Use Zone: Feet
- Pack: 2 socks and 2 pads
- Electrodes included: Yes
- Size: One Size
- Material: Silver fibre, cotton and spandex
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Includes electrodes
- Includes adapter cable
- Ideal for treating injuries
- One size fits all
- Absorbing a large amount of sweat
- Not recommended for machine washing
This complete package contains a pair of universal size socks, knitted in silver thread to improve conduction, three premium electrodes for use with the wiring of the devices, a spray bottle of Trace 60 electrode skin preparation solution, and a detailed user manual to get all the benefits you need.
- Area of use: Fingers
- Pack: 2 units
- Electrodes included: No
- Size: One size only
- Material: Silver thread fabric
- Compatible with TENS and EMS machines
- Includes adapter cable
- Reduces pain symptoms
- Ease of use
- Helps improve mobility
- Electrodes not included
- One size fits all
- Not suitable for sensitive skin
The package contains 2 conductive bands 70 mm long by 45 mm circumference, extendable up to 50 mm, 2 universal pins from 2mm to 3.5 mm, and features extensive compatibility that will allow you to use the bands with a wide variety of electrostimulators.
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Buying guide: What should I consider when buying the best conductive clothing?
Due to the variety of garments that can be found for electrotherapy treatment, it is necessary to take into consideration the needs of the buyer to define the criteria we are looking for in each conductive garment. Among the most common criteria, and to which you should pay attention to choose the best option, we can highlight the following:
- Type of use: Electrostimulators are designed to fulfill a variety of uses, from relaxation of muscle tissue to treatment of ailments. The type of conductive garment is determined by the intended use.
- Garment type: it is possible to find a wide variety of electrotherapy garments, which are ergonomically designed to fit different parts of the body. In addition to this, the material of each garment can increase or decrease the intensity and effectiveness of the treatment, so it is necessary to obtain the best quality garments possible.
- User experience: although the use of conductive garments is very common in the field of electrotherapy, it is not the conventional use of electrodes, since their effect is much more specific and dedicated exclusively to the treated area. For this reason, it is necessary to have a certain degree of experience when applying electrotherapy with conductive garments.
- Time of use: depending on the type of treatment you are aiming at, the use of the electrostimulator and consequently of the conductive garments, can last for long periods, so you must determine the quality required to ensure the maximum possible useful life.
- Material: the best garments are made of high quality conductive silver wire fabric to ensure the best distribution of the stimulator current. Garments made of this material can have a considerable cost depending on the type of garment, although it is possible to find them in different materials and at more accessible prices, although their conductivity may be a little lower.
- Warranty: for specialized electrotherapy material, the warranty varies from one point of sale to another, although in regions such as Europe, the legal minimum warranty is two years.
- Price: Generally, price is not a determining factor when purchasing a conductive garment, although better quality brands may have higher prices. In the end, this is a feature that is at the discretion of the buyer and their budget.