The Homecraft Terry Cloth Sock Aid allows a sock to be put on without bending down to the foot. The sock is first fitted over the flexible plastic core, which is slit so that it bends around the heel and follows the shape of the foot. The foot is then slid into the opening and the aid is drawn upwards by two tabs with loop handles, bringing the sock up over the heel and ankle before the core slips free. A nylon lining on the inside reduces friction so the sock travels smoothly, while terry cloth on the outside grips the sock and holds it in position. The aid measures 23 cm (9 inch) in length and weighs 71 g.

For anyone who cannot reach their feet, socks are a daily obstacle, and this aid removes the need to bend at all. The two loop handles are positioned so that the whole movement can be completed with one hand, which matters where only one arm is usable, and the flexible slit core adapts to different foot shapes rather than forcing a single fit.