Turntable - Fabric
- Ultra-lightweight 0.3kg fabric patient turntable in two sizes, providing comfortable foot rotation during standing transfers from bed to chair, wheelchair or commode, with the fabric surface offering a softer underfoot contact than the plastic variant for patients with foot sensitivity or discomfort on hard contact surfaces.
- Smooth rotation on non-slip base eliminates the foot-shuffling steps that create loss-of-balance risk during standing pivots, with the fabric surface providing sufficient contact smoothness to allow full-foot rotation in a single movement while the non-slip base anchors the turntable against lateral movement on the floor surface.
- Fabric surface is particularly suited to home and community settings where patient comfort preferences take priority alongside clinical function, with the soft padded surface providing a more domestic appearance than the plastic variant that may be better received by patients using the turntable in their own home environment.
- Available in two sizes to suit different foot sizes and transfer scenarios, with four-cushioned surface construction and the same lightweight non-slip base as the plastic variant, enabling easy repositioning between transfer tasks and reliable floor anchorage during the rotation phase of standing transfers.
Patient Turntable Fabric: Soft-Surface Foot Rotation Aid for Comfortable Standing Transfers
The Patient Turntable Fabric is an ultra-lightweight (0.3kg) fabric-surface foot rotation aid providing smooth, comfortable foot repositioning during standing transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair and commode. Functionally equivalent to the Plastic Turntable in rotation mechanics and non-slip base design, the fabric variant offers a softer underfoot contact that is particularly suited to patients with foot sensitivity, discomfort on hard surfaces, or a preference for a more comfortable contact surface during transfers. Available in two sizes with four-cushioned surface construction, the Fabric Turntable is widely used in home and community care settings where patient comfort alongside clinical function is the primary specification driver.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.3kg (extremely lightweight) |
| Surface | Fabric - soft underfoot contact |
| Base | Non-slip |
| Cushions | 4-cushioned surface |
| Sizes | Two sizes available |
| Applications | Home and community standing pivot transfers |
Regulatory and Clinical Compliance
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require that patient transfer equipment reduces injury risk to both patient and carer to the lowest reasonably practicable level. The Fabric Turntable reduces fall risk during standing transfers through the same foot-shuffle elimination mechanism as the Plastic Turntable, allowing bilateral foot rotation in a single smooth movement rather than the sequential balance-compromising shuffles required without a turntable. For occupational therapists assessing equipment for home use, the fabric variant's softer appearance and underfoot comfort may improve patient compliance with the turntable - patients who find the plastic surface uncomfortable or institutionally clinical in appearance may be more consistently willing to use the fabric variant, increasing the frequency of correct tool use and thereby maintaining the fall risk reduction benefit in daily practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should the Fabric Turntable be cleaned between patient uses in a care home?
The fabric surface of the Fabric Turntable requires different cleaning from the wipeable plastic variant. In care home use where the turntable is used by multiple patients, the fabric cover should either be machine-washed between patients at the temperature specified on the care label and in accordance with the infection control policy for patient contact fabric items, or a single-patient-use disposable cover placed over the fabric surface between uses. The non-slip base can be wiped with a surface disinfectant. For care homes transitioning to single-patient equipment assignment, assigning a dedicated Fabric Turntable to each patient who uses one eliminates the between-patient decontamination requirement and simplifies infection control compliance.
Is the Fabric Turntable suitable for barefoot use by patients with diabetic foot conditions?
The fabric surface offers a softer contact than the plastic variant and is generally more appropriate for barefoot use by patients with foot sensitivity. However, for patients with diabetic neuropathy or active foot wounds, any transfer aid involving foot contact should be assessed by the patient's diabetes care team or community nurse before use, as the rotation movement on any surface creates a shear force on the plantar surface of the foot. For diabetic patients with intact protective sensation and no active foot lesions, the Fabric Turntable is generally appropriate with appropriate footwear. For those with neuropathy or foot wounds, clinical advice should be sought before the turntable is included in the transfer plan.
Part of our specialist Patient Moving and Handling Equipment range, supporting safe patient transfers across care homes, hospitals, and home care environments.
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- Ultra-lightweight 0.3kg fabric patient turntable in two sizes, providing comfortable foot rotation during standing transfers from bed to chair, wheelchair or commode, with the fabric surface offering a softer underfoot contact than the plastic variant for patients with foot sensitivity or discomfort on hard contact surfaces.
- Smooth rotation on non-slip base eliminates the foot-shuffling steps that create loss-of-balance risk during standing pivots, with the fabric surface providing sufficient contact smoothness to allow full-foot rotation in a single movement while the non-slip base anchors the turntable against lateral movement on the floor surface.
- Fabric surface is particularly suited to home and community settings where patient comfort preferences take priority alongside clinical function, with the soft padded surface providing a more domestic appearance than the plastic variant that may be better received by patients using the turntable in their own home environment.
- Available in two sizes to suit different foot sizes and transfer scenarios, with four-cushioned surface construction and the same lightweight non-slip base as the plastic variant, enabling easy repositioning between transfer tasks and reliable floor anchorage during the rotation phase of standing transfers.