Gus Gear, Inc.

Gus Gear, Inc. designs and manufactures specialized protective and supportive wear for patients with central lines, feeding tubes, peritoneal dialysis catheters, and ostomy equipment. Founded over a decade ago by Sarah Palya in response to her son Gus's medical needs, the company focuses on improving safety, comfort, and quality of life for patients with chronic medical conditions and their caregivers. Primary product lines include the LOCK 2000 Vest and Central Line Vest for central line protection and securement, the LOCK 3000 Belt for feeding tubes and dialysis catheters, line covers for tangle prevention and concealment, ostomy pouch covers, and accessory products including Safe Strips for various catheter types (Broviac, Mediport, Hickman) and tube types (G-tube, J-tube, PEG, GJ tubes). Products emphasize breathability, comfort, ease of access for medical procedures, and aesthetic design to reduce the medical appearance of equipment. The company serves pediatric and adult home care markets, with customer testimonials reflecting use across diverse age groups and geographies including international markets. Gus Gear maintains a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform and a separate healthcare professional portal (clinical.gusgear.com). The company engages with its user community through social channels, educational content, and a newsletter focused on patient support and stigma reduction around medical devices.