The Measuring Guide

Say goodbye to limitations. Say hello to confidence and style.

Canadian Designed and made

The Ostomy
Clothing Company

About The Ostomy Clothing Company

Our mission is to strive to continually develop and advance our products that are suitable for a Colostomy, an Ileostomy or a Urostomy. Many of our products are adaptable for those who have two ostomies. As a fellow Ostomate, I am well aware of the inconveniences and the major changes that having an ostomy makes in our lives. Clothing does not need to add to our stress.

My personal mission is to try to sincerely assist my customers in trying to retain as much comfort and “normal” day-to-day life experiences. I believe that wearing clothes that help you be comfortable and supported is the first step in living your life to its fullest.

As my wife once wisely said,

This stoma does not need
to define who you are.

Les Coulter

The Measuring Guide

Say goodbye to limitations. Say hello to confidence and style.

Canadian Designed and made

Hernia Support Belt Measuring Guide

Place a tape measure on a bed or the floor. Lie on top of the tape adjusting if necessary so that the tape is at the level of your stoma/hernia.

Step #1

Place a tape measure on a bed or the floor. Lie on top of the tape adjusting if necessary so that the tape is at the level of your stoma/hernia.

Step #2

Lie flat on your back on the tape measure. Wait about 3-5 minutes allowing the hernia to recede. Sometimes it doesn’t go much flatter.

Step #3

Put tape measure across your abdomen for the correct length measurement. Write it down.

Step #4

Measure from the top of the hernia to the bottom. Assuming the hernia is around the stomach this will be the width of the belt required.

For a two piece measure across the opening on the barrier/flange to the outside of the plastic neck that attaches the pouch. Add ¼” to that measurement. Write it down.

One piece depends a lot on the manufacturer. Keeping in mind that the pouch should lay flat on the hernia support measure across the flange. This can be tricky. Some manufacturers have a blue line around the flange; this would be your measurement across the flange from blue line to blue line.

Wearing Your New Hernia Support Belt

Step #1

Put the Hernia Support Belt under your body at the level of your stoma.

Step #2

Lay down to allow the hernia to recede.

Step #3

Put your pouch through the opening.

Step #4

Fasten the Velcro closing. Support should be snug but not too tight as you want your stoma to work efficiently.

Step #5

Now stand up. You should feel supported but not uncomfortable.

Sizing Information

Please pay close attention to the sizing charts below

These are the sizes we use when making our products. We realize they might be slightly larger or smaller than something else you buy or have bought in the past. But make note of the correct size for you based on this chart. It will make sure your products fit you properly and provide the protection and comfort you are looking for. If you do need a product larger than the 3XL size we have listed, please contact us as we are happy to make custom garments as needed.

Female Undergarment Sizes

Hips

Size	Inches
SMALL	31/32"
MEDIUM	33/35"
LARGE	36/38"
X-LARGE	39/42"
2XL	43/46"
3XL	47/50"
CUSTOM	<31" or 51"+

Waist

Size	Inches
SMALL	24/26"
MEDIUM	28/30"
LARGE	32/34"
X-LARGE	36/38"
2XL	40/42"
3XL	44/46"
CUSTOM	<24" or 48"+

Male Undergarment Sizes

Size	Inches
SMALL	28/30"
MEDIUM	32/34"
LARGE	36/38"
X-LARGE	40/42"
2XL	44/46"
3XL	48/50"
CUSTOM	<28" or 52"+

Still Not Sure About Your Sizing?