TERRAFOAM’s ultrapure formulations are hypoallergenic and designed exclusively for skin contact. Our viscoelastic foams are soft and supple for patient comfort, yet durable enough for heavy-duty shock absorption needed in patient positioning:
- Can be customized for patient positioning and surgery support applications.
- Available in bio-based formulations that look and feel the same as traditional TERRAFOAM.
- Latex-free with medium soft touch
- Non-adherent and highly conformable to body contours
Technical specifications
| Dimension | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2.0 – 30.5 mm (0.079 – 1.2″) |
| Density (kg/m3) | 104.1 |
| Tensile Strength (kPa) | 193 – 207 |
| Tear Strength (N/m) | 460 – 603 |
| Elongation at break (%) | 230 – 280 |
| Cell count (Pores/in) | 215 – 239 |
Key applications for patient positioning
- Posterior cushions
- Wheelchair seating
- Splint padding
Product characteristics
PROTECTION: Excellent
COMFORT: Acceptable
GRIP: Excellent
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
Sustainable design options
To lessen your end product’s dependence on fossil fuels, some of the ingredients in the final TERRAFOAM can be replaced with bio-based products to create a largely bioplastic-based foam that looks, acts, and feels like the traditional foam. Bio-based TERRAFOAM samples are available in our patient positioning foam kit. Reach out to us below for more information on bio-based foam options.