Slings for Patient Lifts

Shop Patient Lift Slings for Safe, Comfortable Transfers

Finding the right patient lift sling is critical to safe, dignified care, whether you are a caregiver at home or a clinician in a hospital, nursing home, or rehabilitation center. At Medicaleshop, we carry a carefully vetted selection of slings for patient lifts designed to reduce caregiver injury, protect patient comfort, and comply with the highest clinical safety standards.

A correctly fitted transfer sling is the single most important link between the patient and the lift. According to patient safety guidelines, using an improperly sized or incompatible sling increases fall risk for patients and musculoskeletal injury risk for caregivers. Our range covers every body type, transfer type, and care setting from compact home use to high-acuity clinical environments.

Types of patient lift slings we carry:

• Regular / full body transfer slings - Designed for bed-to-wheelchair, wheelchair-to-chair, and general transfers with head-to-knee support. Ideal for patients with low trunk control. Available as solid fabric or mesh patient slings for breathability.
• Toileting slings - Feature a large open base for hygiene access while fully supporting the torso and thighs. Our Arjo toileting slings and U-shaped commode slings maintain patient dignity during bathroom transfers.
• Bathing slings - Water-resistant mesh construction for shower and bath environments. Quick-drying materials prevent skin maceration and infection risk.
• Stand assist & sit-to-stand slings - Sit-to-stand slings support patients who retain partial weight-bearing capacity, used with stand-up lifts to promote functional rehabilitation and reduce deconditioning.
• Standing & walking slings - Facilitate ambulation training and supported walking for patients progressing through post-acute rehabilitation programs.
• Disposable slings - Single-use disposable patient slings for infection-sensitive environments, isolation units, and multi-patient clinical settings. Eliminates cross-contamination risk.

Trusted brands available at Medicaleshop:

We stock clinically proven brands including Arjo (MaxiMove, clip slings, mesh and padded options), Molift, Hoyer, Proactive Medical Products, Prism Medical, and Human Care, all compatible with leading patient lift systems like Hoyer, Invacare, and Drive Medical.

How to choose the right sling:

Selecting a patient lift sling requires matching four variables:

• Patient weight and body dimensions
• Level of trunk and head control
• Intended transfer type - toileting, bathing, standing, or general
• Lift compatibility.

Patients who lack head control should always use a U sling with head support or a high-back padded sling. Refer to each manufacturer's size guide before ordering to ensure a secure, safe fit.

Need help choosing the right sling? Call us at (866) 563-6812 or Request a Quote - our patient handling specialists are ready to help you find the perfect fit.