Polyethylene / Polyurethane Foams

Polyethylene Foams

• Most commonly used pressure sensitive foam
• Most economical of the medical grade foams
• Closed cell construction
• Flexible and conformable
• Available in standard thicknesses of 1/32"(.8mm), 1/16"(1.6mm), and 1/8"(3.2mm)
• Standard in white; also available in
• blue, pink, and black
• Printable
• Available with adhesive on either
• one or both sides

PVC Foam

• More expensive than polyethylene foam
• Closed cell construction- More conformable than polyethylene foam
• Standard thickness is 1/32"(.8mm)
• Available in off-white
• Printable
• Adhesive coated on one or two sides

Poron Foam

• Similar in cost to PVC foams
• Closed cell construction
• Flexible yet more stable than PE or PVC foams
• Available in many thicknesses and densities
• Printing can be added by a printed laminate
• Available with adhesive laminated on one side

Polyurethane Foam

• Premium-priced foam
• Closed cell construction
• Highly conformable and breathable
• Available in 1/64"(.4mm) and 1/32"(.8mm)
• A variety of colors available
• Standard with adhesive on one side

Open-Celled Foam

• Used for specialized applications
• Not standard with pressure sensitive adhesive
• Available in a variety of thicknesses, densities, and colors on a custom basis
• Adhesive may be laminated to one side

Acutek International, a member of the Scapa Medical Group, 540 North Oak Street, Inglewood, CA . Tel: 310-419-0567; Fax: 310-419-4150.