Leg prosthetic sleeve RFS

Product overview
ALPS® RFS Reinforced Sleeve is a prosthetic knee sleeve constructed from grey seamless knitted fabric with an OptiGel layer and an extra internal fabric reinforcement. Engineered for mid/high to high activity users (k3–k4), it balances skin adhesion, limb control and durability for secure prosthetic suspension.

Key benefits

• Improved control of the residual limb within the prosthetic socket
• OptiGel adheres to skin without creating shear force, reducing roll-down
• Internal fabric reinforcement increases durability for high-activity users
• Provides secure suspension of the prosthetic leg

Technical Details

• Material: OptiGel (ALPS high-density/OptiGel formulation)
• Gel options: High Density Gel, OptiSil, OptiGel, EasyGel, GripGel, Silicone
• Fabric: Grey seamless knitted fabric (reduced vertical stretch). Other fabric finishes: Beige, Brown, Black with varied stretch characteristics
• Activity level: Suitable for mid/high to high activity users (k3, k4)
• Thickness: 3MM uniform (range includes 2MM, 3MM, 6MM, 3/6MM and AP Tapered)

Sizing chart (measure circumference of the leg at 10 cm above centre of the knee)
MEASURED SIZE (CM) — 3 MM UNIFORM
25-30 cm — RFS20-3G
31-34 cm — RFS24-3G
35-37 cm — RFS26-3G
38-40 cm — RFS28-3G
41-45 cm — RFS32-3G
46-60 cm — RFS38-3G
61-70 cm — RFS44-3G

Cross section & images
Manufacturer provides cross-section illustration showing gel layer, internal fabric reinforcement and outer knitted fabric.

Technical specifications

• Model/series: RFS
• Brand: ALPS
• Primary gel: OptiGel (ALPS high-density)
• Outer fabric: Grey seamless knitted fabric with reduced vertical stretch
• Reinforcement: Extra internal fabric layer for enhanced durability
• Activity classification: k3 / k4
• Standard thickness: 3MM (uniform)
• Available sizes & codes: RFS20-3G, RFS24-3G, RFS26-3G, RFS28-3G, RFS32-3G, RFS38-3G, RFS44-3G