Orthotics and Prosthetics

Plastic materials for orthotics and prosthetics

Orthotic and prosthetic plastic materials are used to fabricate braces, supports, sockets, liners, check sockets, foot orthotics, and other O&P components that require the right combination of stiffness, flexibility, durability, thermoformability, and patient comfort. Rigid plastic sheet materials, flexible EVA copolymers, foams, and transfer papers can support a range of orthotic and prosthetic fabrication needs.

HDPE and polypropylene are often used for orthotic and prosthetic devices where formability, toughness, and durable support are important. KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet may be used where a tougher, more rigid thermoformed material is needed. Flexible EVA copolymers such as OP-TEK® Flex are used as socket liners, and ProComp® carbon reinforced composite is used for custom orthotic and prosthetic fabrication.

Use this page to compare O&P materials and review options for rigidity, flexibility, thermoforming, impact resistance, comfort, appearance, transfer-pattern compatibility, and fabrication requirements. Review the Orthotics and Prosthetics industry page, plastic properties table, ask a plastics expert, or get a quote to discuss material availability, sizing, documentation, or fabrication needs.

Curbell Plastics can help you:

• Compare rigid and flexible plastic materials for orthotic and prosthetic fabrication.
• Evaluate material options for braces, supports, sockets, liners, check sockets, foot orthotics, and other O&P components.
• Review stiffness, flexibility, thermoformability, impact resistance, comfort, appearance, transfer patterns, and fabrication requirements before selecting a material.