NOLATEX® hydrophilic foam a soft, high-performance foam that is perfect for head & body positioners that require comfort and sweat absorption:
- Can be customized for patient positioning and surgery support applications
- Soft & flexible for applications that touch the skin
- Hypoallergenic and latex-free but with the soft feeling of latex
- Significant wet tensile strength needed for positioning applications
Technical specifications
| Dimension | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2.0 – 25.4 mm (0.079 – 1″) |
| Density (kg/m3) | 83.3 |
| Tensile Strength (kPa) | 298.3 |
| Tear Strength (N/m) | 551.6 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 175 |
| Cell count (Pores/in) | 135 |
Key applications for patient positioning
- Splint padding
- Head & body positioners
- Face masks & straps
Product characteristics
PROTECTION: Excellent
COMFORT: Good
GRIP: Acceptable
Customizations
Porex can adapt our medical foam technology to your proprietary product characteristics including active ingredients, additives and laminates. We also have skiving, slitting, and laminating capabilities in our ISO 13485 certified facility in St. Charles, Michigan.
- Density
- Porosity
- Softness
- Grip
- Colors
- Antimicrobial
- Hydrophilic or hydrophobic