Frequently Asked Questions

A ‘peripherally inserted central catheter’ termed a ‘PICC line’ is a thin sterile tube that is inserted through a vein in your upper arm and passed through to the larger veins above your heart. Externally, there may be 1-3 connections or ‘ports’ which allows different treatments to be delivered at the same time.  The insertion site is usually covered with a clear sterile dressing. Click here for a NHS video of what a PICC line does and how it is inserted.

PICC line covers or sleeves are a specially shaped stretch fabric ‘tube’, hemmed top and bottom. They are designed to be gently pulled over the PICC sterile dressing to hide the insertion point and ports.  PICC-Me® PICC Line covers and sleeves come in a range of colours and designs in stretch fabric or lace. The PICC-Me® ACTIVEWEAR range has additional elastic in the upper hem for added security. 
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No. Our sleeves are supplied individually and are specifically designed for PICC line users. PICC lines are typically inserted into one arm only – hence our PICC line covers/sleeves are sold individually. Our sleeves are not intended to provide compression or act as slimming aids and arm shapers.

Yes. PICC-Me® Sleeves are suitable to be worn over glucose sensors such as Freestyle Libre. You can scan the sensor directly through the fabric, so there is no need to remove the sleeve before scanning. FreeStyle, Libre, and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Inc.

Yes. Please click on the link to see our Returns Policy.
All Refunds and Exchanges are governed by our Terms of Sale. If you have any questions, please contact us at PICC-Me Customer Care.

Every PICC-Me® sleeve is  designed and made in the UK.

Our stretch and lace sleeves are made from a blend of polyester or nylon and elastane. The exact material combination is listed with each product.

Our sleeve images are taken in studio lighting conditions. We want our colours to be shown as close to reality as we can reasonably achieve. Unfortunately computer, tablet and mobile  screens can subtly change the presentation of colours and so there might be some variation between the colour you have seen and the sleeve when it arrives. If you find a sleeve is not the colour that you expected, we will happily exchange or refund your purchase in line with our Returns Policy. 

No. PICC-Me® Sleeves are not waterproof and should be removed before showering, bathing and sleeping. 

Each sleeve is supplied with a card with Washing and Care instructions. Click here for a copy of the Washing and Care Instructions

The clear, sterile dressing applied over your PICC line may have a glossy surface which can cause your PICC line sleeve to slip. If this does occur, we recommend that PICC-Me sleeves are worn over the tubular stretch covering supplied by your ward or community nurse. However, if your sleeve regularly slips down, you may need a smaller size. IMPORTANT: Your PICC-Me® sleeve should be snug and comfortable to wear without being overly tight or restrictive. If you are in any doubt about the comfort, fit or application of your PICC-Me® sleeve, please ask your doctor, ward or community nurse who can guide you as to the best care for your PICC line.

If your sleeve rolls over on the top edge, your sleeve may be too small. We occasionally have requests for longer sleeves when our customers have found the upper edge rolling down. The solution is usually to have one size larger.

Follow our Sizing Guide to get the right fit. Click here

We often get requests for sleeves with well known characters from Marvel Comics, Harry Potter and football club logos etc. Unfortunately these images are subject to very strict copyright laws and pre-printed stretch fabrics with properly accredited images are very rarely available. We know from experience that transfers and ‘stick-ons’ tend not to work well with stretch fabrics. So, we are not able to supply sleeves with character or club images.

No. PICC-Me® Sleeves and accessories are NOT medical devices. They do not have a therapeutic effect. Our PICC line sleeves are not intended to provide compression, act as slimming aids or arm shapers.
They are classified as clothing accessories. We recommend they are worn over any covering, support or protection provided by your healthcare professionals.

PICC-Me® Sleeves are designed as a fashion accessory to provide you with an attractive cover for your PICC line or sensor. They allow you, as far as possible, to hide your PICC line or, should you wish, to make as bold a statement as you possibly can – it’s entirely up to you. Having therapy doesn’t mean you can’t be fashionable.