Medical and Healthcare
Innovative foam solutions for healthcare and Prosthetics
Zotefoams are renowned for the fact that PLASTAZOTE is the most referred thermoplastic in the medical lexis. At Kewell Converters, we take pride in supplying Europe’s leading healthcare companies with bespoke designed medical foam applications.
Key foam products for healthcare
Medical and pharmaceutical foam products
PLASTAZOTE has become the most often-cited thermoplastic medical foam material in medical literature. With applications involving direct skin contact, these pharma foams offer maximum comfort, hygiene, and safety.
Benefits of Using Zotefoams in medical applications
- Hypoallergenic, latex-free, and non-toxic
- Reduces onset of skin irritation
- X-Ray, CT, and MRI-lucent
- Lightweight and durable
- Non-irritant properties
- Flexible and easy to mould
Bespoke solutions for prosthetics and podiatrics
AZOTE foams are ideal for prosthetics due to their lightweight and non-irritant properties. Their range of densities also makes them perfect for addressing various foot ailments, providing differentiated support.
Applications of foam in the medical industry
Prosthetics
AZOTE foams are perfect for prosthetics, offering lightweight, durable, and non-irritant properties.
Podiatrics
AZOTE foam addresses various foot ailments, from flat feet to bunions.
Orthoses
Bespoke joint supports, cervical collars, spinal supports, and limb splints can be manufactured using PLASTAZOTE foam.
Miscellaneous
AZOTE foams find applications in hydrotherapy equipment, protection helmets, exercise mats, and more.
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FAQs
PLASTAZOTE is renowned for its unique properties that make it ideal for various medical applications, from prosthetics to orthoses. Its hypoallergenic, latex-free, and non-toxic nature, combined with its ability to be X-Ray, CT, and MRI-lucent, makes it a preferred choice in the medical field.
AZOTE foam offers a range of densities, allowing it to provide differentiated support for various foot ailments, from flat feet to high arches. Its lightweight and pliant nature, combined with its shock-absorbency, makes it ideal for orthopaedic footwear and diagnostic purposes.
Yes, high-density grades of PLASTAZOTE are lightweight but rigid, making them perfect for many immobilising applications, including cervical collars, spinal supports, and limb splints.
