Why Choose Zotefoams' Medical Foams?
- High purity – manufactured without residual foaming agents to remove the risk of leachables and support stability.
- Non-toxic and hypoallergenic – good for frequent or prolonged skin contact to minimize irritation and sensitization.
- Closed cell structure – resists water and fluid absorption to support hygiene, durability, and infection control.
- Radiolucent – ideal for MRI, CT, and X-ray applications without causing imaging artefacts.
- Easy to clean and sterilise – safe with warm water, detergents, and hypochlorite used in standard medical cleaning protocols.
- Light in weight but strong – delivers patient comfort while maintaining performance over long-term use.
- Good mouldability – allows “direct-to-body” customisation for improved fit and medical function.
- Homogeneous and stable – reproducible manufacture and extended-term performance
- Manufactured in a wide range of densities & stiffness (from soft to rigid) – allows material properties to be matched to specific medical design requirements.
Medical Foam Applications
Wearable Medical Devices
The iconic Philadelphia cervical collar, developed in 1971 and still the gold standard in cervical spine immobilisation, showcases the proven performance of Plastazote® LD42 Medical Pink. Thermoformable and reliable, it’s one of millions of medical devices made using Zotefoams materials to support patient care worldwide.
Medical Foam Applications
Surgical Positioning Applications
Our medical foams are widely used in surgical positioning systems where comfort, stability, and hygiene are essential. Combinations such as Evazote® EV50 with Plastazote® HD80 deliver compliant surface cushioning with underlying structural support, allowing pads to conform to the patient while maintaining shape, strength, and long-term performance.
Medical Foam Applications
MRI & CT Scanning
Our medical foam materials are the optimal choice for MRI and CT scanning applications, delivering patient comfort without compromising image clarity. Their radiolucent properties minimise interference and artefacts, supporting clear, reliable imaging during diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Medical Foam Applications
‘Direct to Body’ Moulding
Plastazote® LD grades can be safely heated and moulded directly against the skin to create highly accurate patient-specific impressions with minimal discomfort. Thanks to its low thermal conductivity and low heat retention, our medical foam warms quickly and evenly, then permanently takes the shape of the body part.
Zotefoams materials for Medical Applications
Regulatory Support & Biocompatibility
- Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5)
- Sensitisation (ISO 10993-10)
- Irritation (ISO 10993-23)
- Chemical characterisation (ISO 10993-18)
While we do not use medical-grade resins or manufacture in cleanrooms, our nitrogen-expanded medical foams are among the purest available. We support customers by providing manufacturer material data and biocompatibility summaries to help meet MDR and FDA regulatory requirements.
Technical Support
Our experienced Application Engineering team works closely with customers to optimise material selection, design, and processing. From concept to commercialisation, we provide tailored technical support to help you get the best performance from Zotefoams materials in your application.
What makes Zotefoams unique?
Three-Stage Manufacturing
Sustainability