Our braces are designed to provide a gentle support that prevents significant movement of the wrist. This allows inflamed tissues to rest and heal, and typically reduces or eliminates movement-related pain. However, the wrist is not fully immobilized as it would be in a completely rigid brace or plaster cast. The fabric construction allows the hand a small amount of natural movement that so you can carry on with life as normal. The video on the Learn More page shows the full range of movement.

Yes! If you would like your brace with more support, an additional internal splint can be added by purchasing this listing. If you would like less support, one or more internal splints can be left out during creation – please leave a buyer’s note with your order requesting this.

The braces secure closed using hook & loop (velcro) strips that run the full length of the arm. The hook strip is 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide to provide a super secure and solid closure.

The loop side of the velcro closure is wider than the hook side so you have full control over how the brace fits your wrist. Each brace has a range of adjustment of up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in circumference.

Our standard braces are made of three materials:

• 100% cotton woven quilting fabric (exterior shell)
• 100% polyester low-napped polar fleece (interior lining and thumb hole)
• 100% polyester thread
• PLA 3D-printed plastic (internal splints)

All materials used are high-quality and sourced from local small businesses.

If you prefer, you can have the lining made with 100% cotton knit instead; 100% cotton thread will also be used. Add this listing to your cart at checkout.

The fabric used in our braces is fairly breathable and so is cooler than a typical storebought brace. However, the lining is fleece and there are two layers of fabric in total, so some wearers in hot climates may find it a little warm. Opting for a cotton lining may help if warmth is a concern.

Absolutely! Our braces are of soft construction and so are comfortable enough to wear to bed. They can be helpful in preventing curled wrists and hyperextension during sleep at night.

Yes! Probably. 🙂 The flexibility built in to the design of the brace means that most people will feel comfortable engaging in their usual activities while wearing it. There may need to be a small amount of adjustment in hand and arm movement to compensate for the reduced wrist movement, but most activities should be possible.

Certain repetitive motions that put a lot of strain on the construction of the brace may result in it wearing out more quickly, particularly at pressure points such as the ends of the splints. If you anticipate doing a lot of this type of activity (eg. gardening) while wearing your brace, I can reinforce the materials and stitching.

A few wearers may find the braces to still be too restrictive for them to comfortably do things – but this would be true of all supportive braces. We are currently prototyping compression wraps that would provide fully flexible light support for people who find splinted braces too restrictive.

Technically, yes. 🙂 The brace will come to no harm from getting wet. But you may find it uncomfortable wearing a wet brace and prefer to protect the brace under a plastic or latex glove.

All of our braces are designed to be able to be worn and provide support on either hand.

Yes! The braces will provide good support for either hand. However, they can be optimized to left or right hand. If you know you will be wearing your brace primarily on one hand or the other, leave a buyer’s note at checkout indicating which side and I will orient the construction to that hand.

The splints currently used inside our braces are custom made by a local 3D-printing small business using PLA (polylactic acid), a type of plastic that is very strong and durable. We have also used hand-cut acrylic prior to working with this local supplier, which was also strong and durable but a lot more work to prepare! A few premade braces listed in the shop may have acrylic splints. There is no difference in performance between the two types.

The internal splints are not removable. They are designed to go through the laundry cycle with no damage or distortion, so there is no need to remove them. However, if you have a particular situation or use for your brace where you need to be able to remove them, I am happy to work with you to modify the design to allow you to do so.

The wrist braces are designed to go through the full laundry cycle without damage. However, we advise following these tips to maintain your brace in good condition:

• Prior to washing, fold the velcro over on itself so it doesn’t stick to other clothing.
• Wash on cold or warm settings. Tumble dry on low or medium heat. Very hot temperatures may soften the internal splints. 
• The material may shrink a tiny bit on the first few washes; this is normal for cotton fabrics. It may result in some wrinkles at the seams.
• Do not iron or microwave the brace; you don’t want to accidentally melt the splints.

Yes! As with washing, tumble-dry your brace on low or medium heat. Avoid high heat to prevent distortion of the plastic splints.

While these wrist braces have been purchased and worn by many customers who have reported high levels of satisfaction and comfort in their use, we recognize that some users may not find the same benefits. As such, Made By Seabrooke makes no specific claims or assertions as to the performance or health benefits provided by our wrist braces. As with most over-the-counter wrist braces and supports found in pharmacies and similar retail stores, these units are intended to be used as a supportive self-treatment option for mild to moderate wrist injury or discomfort, or under the guidance of a professional in an appropriate medical field. Made By Seabrooke and its associated personnel assume no responsibility for continued or worsening discomfort, wrist pain, swelling, or other symptoms. We encourage anyone experiencing prolonged wrist pain to be seen by their doctor or another appropriate medical professional.