Slipper Socks and Patient Footwear
Skid-resistant slipper socks and patient footwear for hospitals, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers - single-tread and double-tread socks from Medline, Dynarex, McKesson and Principle Business Enterprises. Issued at intake to give patients traction on hard flooring during ambulation, stocked in sizes from pediatric through bariatric with tread on one or both sides. Color-coded fall-risk options support facility fall-prevention protocols by flagging at-risk patients at a glance. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, long-term care and clinical procurement teams stocking patient intake supplies.
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Slipper Socks and Footwear for Patient Fall-Risk Programs
Slipper socks and patient footwear are the skid-resistant socks issued to inpatients and residents to give traction on hard floors during ambulation. The catalog stocks single-tread and double-tread slipper socks in a range of sizes from pediatric through bariatric, plus color-coded fall-risk options, from Medline, Dynarex, McKesson and Principle Business Enterprises. Most institutional slipper socks carry a tread pattern of skid-resistant material on one or both sides of the sock.
Slipper Sock Formats Stocked
- Single-tread slipper socks - Skid-resistant tread on the sole side only, the standard institutional format for general inpatient use.
- Double-tread slipper socks - Tread on both sides of the sock so traction is present regardless of how the sock rotates on the foot.
- Color-coded fall-risk socks - Socks in designated colors such as red or yellow used by facilities to flag fall-risk patients at a glance.
- Bariatric and pediatric sizes - Extended size range covering pediatric through bariatric fit for full-facility coverage.
Tread and Size Formats
| Format | Tread | Sizing | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-tread | Sole side only | S, M, L, XL, XXL | General inpatient ambulation |
| Double-tread | Both sides | S through bariatric | Higher-mobility or rotation-prone use |
| Color-coded fall-risk | Sole or both sides | Standard and bariatric | Fall-risk flagging programs |
| Pediatric | Sole side | Pediatric | Pediatric units |
Skid-Resistant Tread Construction
Institutional slipper socks are constructed with a printed or coated skid-resistant material applied to the sock in a tread pattern that grips hard flooring. Single-tread socks place the pattern on the sole, while double-tread socks apply it to both sides so traction holds even if the sock rotates on the foot. Color coding is used by many facilities as part of a fall-risk protocol, with a designated color signaling that a patient needs additional ambulation support. Sizes run from pediatric through bariatric so a facility can standardize on one brand line across all units.
Slipper socks are a per-admission disposable in most facilities, issued at intake and often sent home with the patient, which drives steady high-volume consumption across every inpatient and long-term care unit. Because a fresh pair is issued with each admission, materials management reorders slipper socks continuously, making case pricing and standing orders central to keeping intake supplies stocked. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between single-tread and double-tread slipper socks?
Single-tread slipper socks have the skid-resistant pattern on the sole side only and are the standard institutional format for general inpatient ambulation. Double-tread slipper socks apply the tread to both sides of the sock so traction is present even if the sock rotates on the foot, which some facilities prefer for higher-mobility patients. Both formats are stocked across the standard and bariatric size range.
What do color-coded slipper socks indicate?
Color-coded slipper socks are used by many facilities as part of a fall-risk protocol, with a designated color such as red or yellow signaling that a patient needs additional ambulation support or supervision. The color convention lets staff identify fall-risk patients at a glance. The catalog stocks color-coded socks alongside standard colors so a facility can match its own fall-prevention program.
What sizes of slipper socks are stocked?
Slipper socks are stocked in a size range that runs from pediatric through standard adult sizes to bariatric fit, so a facility can cover every unit with a single brand line. Sizing typically spans small, medium, large, extra-large and bariatric for adults, plus dedicated pediatric sizing. Contact our team for the specific size breaks and tread options available in each brand line.
Can facilities order slipper socks in bulk?
Yes. Slipper socks and patient footwear are stocked in case quantities for hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available because slipper socks are issued per admission and consumed continuously, with single-tread and color-coded fall-risk socks among the highest-volume SKUs. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What slipper sock products should be in a facility formulary?
A slipper sock formulary typically includes single-tread socks in the full adult size range for general inpatient use, color-coded fall-risk socks for facilities running a fall-prevention protocol, bariatric sizes for larger patients, and pediatric sizes where the facility treats children. Some facilities add double-tread socks for higher-mobility patients. MAP Medical builds consolidated slipper sock packages matched to facility type and census - contact our team for an assessment.