How to Accurately Fit a JettProof Tank Top

JettProof Tank Tops are a popular item in our undergarment range and can help children and adults experiencing sensory challenges, anxiety and other medically diagnosed conditions regulate their bodies and filter sensory information. But, for the wearer to experience the best outcome, the Tank Top must fit correctly. Fitting a JettProof Tank Top accurately involves a bit of expert insight, some understanding, and a gentle touch. Read on to discover more about the product, its benefits, and our guide for accurately fitting a JettProof Tank Top.

The Benefits of JettProof Tank Top

You may be thinking that a tank top is just a Tank Top, but if you have ever had a morning disrupted by an itchy tag, annoying seam, or a general sense of disarray, you and your family may find a sense of relief from a JettProof Tank Top. Designed for all-day use, under any type of clothing, the JettProof Tank Top can help regulate the body and filter sensory information, which enables the ability to stay calm and focus on the task at hand. The careful design and use of Calmtex, a specially manufactured lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking fabric, makes the JettProof Tank Top unique in the way it offers the wearer reassuring, gentle pressure throughout their day. Kind of like wearing a hug with extra benefits…

• JettProof undergarments can be worn all day, every day, helping the wearer to feel calm and secure during any activity.
• Children (and adults) can wear their favorite outfit, school uniform, or even costume while enjoying the calming benefits of a JettProof Tank Top (your little superhero can feel strong both inside and out while wearing their favorite costume).
• JettProof Tank Tops include special external stitching for a seamless feel and stamped labeling for children and adults with tactile sensitivity (no more itchy tags or annoying seams inhibiting your morning routine).
• JettProof Tank Tops are manufactured with an extra-long length to provide sensory input to the entire torso.

When it comes to helping your family receive optimal results from our JettProof Tank Top, accurate sizing is essential. With a few simple steps and considerations, you and your family could gain the support you need.

Your Guide to Fitting a JettProof Tank Top Accurately

Whether you are a parent or an Occupational Therapist looking to fit a JettProof Tank Top, there are a few key steps to follow. These steps will help ensure that your child receives the best fit and experience when it comes to wearing a JettProof Tank Top.

Step 1 – Understanding the Effect of the Tank Top

The first step to fitting a JettProof Tank Top for your child is understanding. After all, you want to get the most out of your experience, and by understanding the reactions that may take place, you can help prepare your child.

Essentially, the Tank Top is activating receptors on the body, and your child may experience one of the following:

• Your child has no problem with the compression due to the Tank Top, and rapidly adjusts to the feeling in a comparatively short time and does not want to take it off.
• Your child has an initial adverse reaction (itchy, uncomfortable, “take it off”). In most cases (based on testimonials and feedback from parents/carers), encouraging the child to persist for a period (up to half an hour) results in acceptance, and again the desire of the child to keep it on.
• You and your child agree that the Tank Top should be removed. You may consider trying the next size up, but this is not ideal as it would reduce the compression slightly.

It is important to discuss the initial effects of the Tank Top on the body with your child (depending on the individual’s need) as even small changes can seem overwhelming if they feel unprepared. While most children will put on the Tank Top and feel instantly better, around 30% report an initial feeling of tingling or itching for a few minutes. This is normal and is the sensory system adjusting to the Tank Top’s mild pressure.

Step 2 – Taking Measurements to Find the Correct Size

Now that you and your child understand the initial effects, it is now time to start fitting the correct size. To find the correct size, you will need to measure your child’s chest.

Measure the chest circumference at nipple height with your child’s arms down (for girls, it is an underbust measurement). Once you have the measurement you can use the JettProof sizing chart to select the correct size. There is also a sizing calculator on the website that can be helpful.

If the measurement taken is between sizes, it is best to choose the smaller size. Correct compression is important to optimize the effectiveness of the Tank Top. If your child’s Tank Top is too large, it won’t be able to offer the proprioceptive feedback your child’s body needs.

Step 3 – Choosing the Right Colour or Fun Print

The next step is to choose the color or fun print that your child likes. Using a Tank Top that is in your child’s preferred color or fun print design is more likely to help when it comes to acceptance of the garment.

Step 4 – Putting the Tank Top On

When it comes to placing the Tank Top on your child, make sure they are relaxed and not in a heightened state, to ensure they don’t instantly reject the Tank Top. TV or an electronic device can be a positive distraction tool, to get them over any initial adjustment discomfort. Once your child is calm and ready to give it a go, stretch the neck of the tank top and place it over your child’s head. Then place each arm through the arm holes, pull the tank top over the torso and hips, and pull down over the underpants. Rocking your child back and forth as you move the tank top down the torso is a fun and quick way of getting the tank top on. Put their regular clothing over the top, and don’t forget to praise your child. Ideally, the tank top should be put on directly before bed and after a shower or bath. Once the tank top is on, let your child move, play and do whatever it is they normally would. Talk with them about how the tank top feels. If your child is agitated and unhappy, take the tank top off and try again another time. For most children, however, the tank top feels like a gentle hug that they can wear all day. When it comes to taking the tank top off, start at the bottom and lift it over your child’s head, with their arms raised. Your child may need help removing the tank top, but many children learn to get it off and on easily by themselves if they are physically capable. If the fitting is successful, your child may want to wear their tank top 24/7, in which case it will only need to be removed for showering and changing.

Our Top Tips for First-Time and Early Wearers

To gain the most out of wearing a JettProof Tank Top, here are a few of our top tips to consider in line with the above steps:

• Pick a happy time of day to put the Tank Top on, when your child is not anxious, tired, overwhelmed, or just before bed.
• After putting the Tank Top on, encourage your child to do something they love for ½ an hour, for example, watching their favorite TV show or playing a computer game. Some wearers may experience a little tingling for about 15 minutes. This is normal, as the body is adjusting to the new sensation.
• Assist the child to put the Tank Top on, and to take it off, especially after a shower when their skin is still damp (it is easier to put on the tank top when the skin is dry). Most children will need the assistance of the parent/carer to put the tank top on and off. Providing this assistance avoids any frustration, and the child becoming overwhelmed.
• Make sure you praise your child for trying something new, and any effort they make when it comes to their independence. Most children (and adults) will love wearing the JettProof Tank Top and when they wear it, can gain the kind of all-day-long support they need to regulate their bodies and focus on the task at hand. If you think a JettProof Tank Top might be what you or your child needs, check out our shop , or email us to find out more.

The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for medical advice or treatment. While we aim to provide accurate information and personal insights to support our valued customers and community, we strongly advise consulting with a Doctor, Psychologist or other qualified medical professionals.