The Invacare Universal Standard sling in solid polyester is an all-round sling for everyday patient handling with a compatible lifter. It supports the whole body including the shoulders while leaving the head free, so it is intended for people who have good head control, and it can be used for lifting from a lying position, lifting from the floor and seated to seated transfers. Colour coded loops on the suspension straps carry different lengths, so the carer can set the person close to upright for a seated transfer by using shorter loops at the shoulders, or more reclined by lengthening them. Two centre line markers indicate where the spine should be aligned, a positioning pocket helps the sling slide between the person and the backrest, and placed handles assist with accurate application.

The colour coded loop system is the practical strength of this sling, since one item covers upright seated transfers, lying transfers and floor lifts rather than requiring a different sling for each task. The fitting aids help carers apply it the same way each time, and solid polyester slides into place easily and dries quickly, which suits daily use across a run of transfers.