Foam tubing provides a wider grip for greater control and more secure grip on everyday objects. Perfect for pens, silverware, toothbrushes and more, the tubing builds up the utensil handles to create a soft, comfortable grip for those needing assistance such as individuals with ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis.
FEATURES
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Wide Grip For Greater Control
Foam tubing provides a wider grip for greater control and more secure grip on everyday objects. Perfect for pens, silverware, toothbrushes and more, the tubing builds up the utensil handles to create a soft, comfortable grip for those needing assistance such as individuals with ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Ehler-Danlos Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, neuropathy, and multiple sclerosis. -
Soft Non-Slip Grip
High-density foam tubing is comfortably soft. The non-slip foam stays securely in place on the tool or utensil and does not easily slide from the hand. Foam will not absorb odors from hands or food and is easily washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
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Custom Cut To Length
Foam tubing grips come in 12” lengths allowing each tube to conveniently cover multiple objects. Easily cut with scissors, simply mark tubing at the desired length for each object. -
9 Piece Assortment Of Diameters And Colors
Package contains 9 pieces of tubing. Three blue foam tubes have a diameter of 1.9cm and are perfect for knives and thicker utensils. The red foam tubes are .95cm and are most useful for spoons and forks. The smallest tubing is .6cm in diameter and is best used for pens, pencils and toothbrushes.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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What’s Included:
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Foam grip tubing - 9 pieces
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Uses: For building up the handles of everyday objects for greater comfort and control
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Materials: Closed-cell foam
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Dimensions:
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Length of each piece: 12”
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Yellow diameter: 0.24”
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Red diameter: 0.40”
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Blue diameter: 0.63”
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How To Cut:
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Mark tubing at desired length
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Cut with standard household scissors
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Care Instructions:
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Hand wash in warm water with a mild detergent
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Dishwasher safe
FAQs
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Will this help me hold things in my arthritic hands?
Yes! The addition of the soft foam tubing will build up the handles of everyday objects to provide a wide, comfortable grip.
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What can I use the tubes for?
The foam tubes can be used on a variety of everyday objects, including flatware, pens and pencils, toothbrushes, razors and any item with a small handle.
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What are the measurements for the tubing?
Each tube measures 12” long. The opening of the yellow tubing is 0.24”, the red is 0.40” and the blue tubing opening is 0.63”.
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Can I use them with crayons?
Yes! Crayons will securely fit in the yellow tubing.
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Are they reusable?
Yes, the tubing can be removed from one object and used on another.
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Will they bend around a curved handle?
Yes! The tubing is flexible to contour to the handle of any tool or utensil.
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Is the closed-cell foam latex-free?
Yes, the foam tubing is latex-free.
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How can I wash the tubes?
The tubes are dishwasher safe and can be washed by hand with warm water and a mild detergent.
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How many come in the package?
Each set contains three yellow tubes, three red tubes and three blue tubes.
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Do regular pens fit in these tubes?
Yes, most regular ink pens will easily fit in the yellow tubing.
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What type of foam is this?
The tubing is constructed of a latex-free closed-cell foam.
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Can I use this with my standard cutlery?
Yes, the tubes can be cut to securely fit most flatware and cutlery.