Medical Grade Foam

Medical Grade Foam

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  • What is medical grade foam

    Our wide range of medical foam products are used in the healthcare industry for a number of applications such as gasketing and sealing in medical devices, patient cushioning and fluid management in long-term wear wound dressings.

    Medical grade foams tapes are available in a range of colours, density and thickness combinations. We can laminate your foam with any of a wide range of adhesives for the specific requirements of your application, for example skin friendly silicones for woundcare devices.

    We offer an extensive range of products from world leading medical grade foam manufacturers. Click on the products tab for more information.

    Medical foam characteristics:

    • Soft, conformable and flexible
    • Lightweight and breathable
    • Water resistant (closed cell)
    • Absorbent (open cell)
    • Durable for long term wear
    • Stretchable
    • Fungal resistance
    • Stain resistance
    • Sterilisable by gamma or EtO
    • Consistent quality, durability and versatility
    • Low outgassing
    • Excellent compression-set resistance and impact absorption

    Our foam applications include:

    • Wound dressings
    • Sealing of medical device LCD screens
    • Medical device cushioning
    • Sealing of control panels and keypads
    • Electrode and device attachment
    • Sealing Ostomy equipment
    • Prosthetic padding
    • Custom orthotics
    • Body and underfoot pressure relief

  • Search medical grade foams

    Browse through our full range of medical grade foams below for more detailed information and product data sheets. If you would like to ask us a question about any of these products, simply click on “add to wish list” and the product details can be added to a contact form once you’re ready to get in touch. You can also send these details to yourself or a colleague. 


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    Any data provided relates to values typically generated when measuring these materials, and is offered as a guide to material selection. However it is not guaranteed and the user is responsible for evaluating the suitability of a product for the application it is intended for. Some test methods may vary, please refer to data sheet or call for assistance.

    Title Adhesive Breathable Carrier Colour Conformability D/S or S/S Fluid resist backing Hypoallergenic Manufacturer / SOS Max length (m) Max width (cm) MVTR (gms/m2 /24 hrs) Sterilisation method Thickness (mm)
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5695R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5695R 3 Synthetic rubber No data PE foam White High Single sided Yes No data Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO & Gamma 0.67
    Avery Dennisonâ„¢ MED 5684U Avery Dennisonâ„¢ MED 5684U 3 Acrylic No data PE foam Pink Very high Single sided No No Avery Dennison Medical 365 152.4 No data EtO & Gamma 1.07
    Rogers MS-20236-89-54T-RR-80LF Rogers MS-20236-89-54T-RR-80LF 2 None Yes PU foam Onyx Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 6
    Rogers MS-20118-89-54T-RR-165LF Rogers MS-20118-89-54T-RR-165LF 2 None Yes PU foam Onyx Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 3
    Rogers MS-20118-14-54T-RR-165LF Rogers MS-20118-14-54T-RR-165LF 2 None Yes PU foam Light blue Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 3
    Rogers MS-20059-14-54T-RR-300LF Rogers MS-20059-14-54T-RR-300LF 2 None Yes PU foam Light blue Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 1.5
    Rogers MF-20118-11-54T-RR-165LF Rogers MF-20118-11-54T-RR-165LF 2 None Yes PU foam Navy Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 3
    Rogers MF-20236-11-54T-RR-80LF Rogers MF-20236-11-54T-RR-80LF 2 None Yes PU foam Navy Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 200 EtO & Gamma 6
    Rogers DermaBak Rogers DermaBak 2 None Yes PU foam Natural Very high No data No data Rogers No data 137.2 1000 EtO & Gamma 0.41
    Freudenberg 1039.1 Freudenberg 1039.1 2 None No data PU foam White No data No data No data Freudenberg No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 3.5
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5684U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5684U 3 Acrylic No data PE foam Pink Very high Single sided No No Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO & Gamma 1.07
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5688A Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5688A 3 Acrylic No data PE foam White Very high Single sided No No Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO & Gamma 0.8
    3Mâ„¢ 1772 3Mâ„¢ 1772 3 Acrylic No PE foam White Low Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 73 122 No data EtO & Gamma 1.7
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5644 Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5644 3 Acrylic Yes PVC-alternative Tan High Single sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 6,600,000 EtO & Gamma 0.58
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5645 Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5645 3 Acrylic Yes PVC-alternative White High Single sided No data Yes Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 6,600,000 EtO & Gamma 0.58
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5679A Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5679A 3 Acrylic No data PE foam Tan High Single sided Yes No data Vanciveâ„¢ 365 152.4 No data EtO & Gamma 0.54
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5696R Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5696R 2 Rubber No data PE foam White No data Single sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 1.05
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5685A Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5685A 2 Acrylic No data PE foam White No data Single sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 1.05
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5676A Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5676A 2 Acrylic No data PE foam White No data Single sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 1.55
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5674U Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5674U 2 Acrylic No data PE foam White No data Single sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 1.07
    Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5661A Vanciveâ„¢ MED 5661A 2 Acrylic No data PE foam White No data Single sided No data No Vanciveâ„¢ No data No data No data EtO & Gamma 1.05
    3Mâ„¢ 1774W 3Mâ„¢ 1774W 3 Acrylic No PE foam White High Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 264 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.6
    3Mâ„¢ 1774T 3Mâ„¢ 1774T 3 Acrylic No PE foam Tan High Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 264 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.6
    3Mâ„¢ 1773 3Mâ„¢ 1773 3 Acrylic No PE foam White Medium Single sided Yes Yes 3Mâ„¢ 132 122 No data EtO & Gamma 0.9

  • Medical foams in action

    Read through our case studies to find relevant, real-life examples of the powerful problem solving capabilities of our medical grade foams! Browse all case studies to learn more about custom die-cut components and our tape converting capabilities.


  • Customising your foam product

    Utilising the latest converting technologies, we can customise your foam material to create non-standard roll widths and lengths, or convenient and easy to handle components. Customising your foam offers a number of benefits, including cost savings and enhanced product design. Whatever your needs, we have the experience and capabilities to provide a complete solution, from design and prototyping to full production and automated assembly.

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    • Automation solutions
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    • R&D
      R&D
    • Computer Aided Design
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    • Contract converting
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  • Learn more about medical grade foams

    To learn more about our medical grade foams and their uses, browse through our range of interesting and relevant videos, news and other media.

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