Tex-Care - Orthopedic Cast Padding
With orthopedic cast padding, it’s possible to increase comfort and reduce skin irritation after a patient’s casting. Tex-Care’s orthopedic cast padding options are designed to layer over the stockinette and under the cast material. This method of layering provides sufficient cushion and protection. Tex-Care supplies both viscose and polyester under cast padding. Both options have low bio-burden allowing for a quicker and higher rate of sterility. Our natural and synthetic cast padding options are easy to tear and are suitable for use with all casting materials. Tex-Care’s non-sterile orthopedic cast padding is available in multiple widths. Learn more about natural viscose and polyester cast padding options for your casting needs.
Natural Viscose Cast Padding
Tex-Care natural cast padding is soft, comfortable viscose rayon. Designed for the ultimate patient comfort, viscose cast padding is even more absorbent than cotton, and is highly efficient at drawing moisture away from the body. The low bio-burden of Tex-Care natural cast padding allows for a quicker, higher rate of sterility.
Natural Cast Padding Features and Benefits
- Clean, soft, absorbent fiber
- Needle punch, nonwoven
- High loft and fleece density
- Latex-free
- Autoclavable
- Comfortable and self-adhering
- Absorbs moisture and exudate
- Low bio–burdenPorous and breathable
- Feathers, conformable, easy to tear
- Minimizes cast odor
Polyester Synthetic Cast Padding
Tex-Care synthetic cast padding offers alternatives for patients with sensitivities to natural products, and is suitable with all types of cast material. Designed with patient comfort in mind, polyester cast padding is ideal for casting near sensitive skin or wounded area.
Polyester Cast Padding Features
- Clean, soft
- Hydrophobic fiber
- Needle punch, nonwoven
Synthetic Cast Padding Benefits
- Comfortable and self-adhering
- Low bio–burden
- Low moisture retention, assists cast drying time
- Conformable, easy to tear
Contact Tex-Care for additional information regarding our Orthopedic Cast Padding options.
