Medical-Grade Materials for Device Manufacturing

To create the most innovative solutions for the medical industry, we use the world’s most advanced materials.

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Medical Foams

UFP MedTech offers a full range of closed-cell and open-cell medical foams including XLPE, polyurethane and reticulated polyurethane, engineered for demanding clinical environments. These foams support wound care devices, equipment cushioning and padding, infection prevention components, and protective packaging inserts across a wide range of medical applications. Each foam type is selected with biocompatibility and sterilization compatibility in mind, helping device manufacturers move from material selection through validated production with confidence.

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Thermoplastic Films

UFP MedTech works with a broad range of thermoplastic films, including flexible, high-barrier, skin-safe TPU films and cost-effective, chemically resistant polyethylene films. These materials are used in surgical drapes, protective pouches, packaging components, and protective barrier layers for complex medical devices and single-use components. Films are selected based on sterilization compatibility and biocompatibility requirements, as needed, supporting consistent performance from prototype through full-scale manufacturing.

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Rigid Plastics

UFP MedTech has access to an array of rigid plastics, including PETG, PETE, ABS, and HIPS, used in manufacturing medical device packaging and component solutions. Common applications include thermoformed trays, clamshell packaging, and device housings, produced using our in-house vacuum forming capabilities. These materials are selected based on applicable sterilization compatibility requirements, supporting durable, protective solutions for a wide range of medical products.

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Medical Fabrics & Textiles

UFP MedTech works with a broad range of fabrics and textile materials for medical device and patient care applications. Through AJR Specialty Products, a UFP Technologies company, our cut-and-sew capabilities support products such as patient positioning and transfer systems, orthopedic supports, therapeutic garments, and other textile-based medical devices and components. Materials and constructions are selected based on application-specific requirements for comfort, durability, support, and performance.

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Composites

UFP MedTech engineers custom composite materials by combining foam-to-fabric, foam-to-film, and foam-to-foam constructions to meet specific performance requirements. These composites are used in positioning devices, orthopedic soft goods, cushioning applications, and wearable device interfaces, where comfort, support, and material performance are critical.

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Biocompatible Adhesives

Through Marble Medical, a UFP Technologies company, we work with a range of biocompatible adhesives, including strong, durable acrylic adhesives, skin-safe silicone adhesives for wearable applications, and hydrogel adhesives for wound care and sensor attachment. These materials are selected for ISO 10993 skin-contact compatibility, supporting applications such as wearable devices, catheter securement, wound care, and transdermal patches. Our team helps identify the right adhesive chemistry for each device's clinical and wear requirements.

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Protective Cases

For decades, UFP MedTech has been an industry pioneer in the design, development, and manufacture of case and insert solutions for high value and fragile medical products.

Protective Cases

Material Selection Guide

Material Category	Key Characteristics	Common Applications
Medical Foams	Cushioning, absorption, sealing, support	Wound care, positioning, device components, protective packaging
Thermoplastic Films	Flexible, barrier, protective	Surgical drapes, equipment covers, sterile packaging, single-use components
Rigid Plastics	Rigid, durable, thermoformable	Trays, clamshells, protective components
Fabrics & Textiles	Flexible, durable, supportive	Positioning systems, orthopedic devices, therapeutic garments
Adhesives	Bonding, skin-contact, wear performance	Securement, wound care, sensors, and wearables.
Composites	Combined material properties	Positioning, cushioning, orthopedic supports, wearable interfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

: Medical-grade foam is selected to meet biocompatibility, sterilization compatibility, and material traceability requirements for use in a specific medical device, or packaging. It is not a single certification, and applicable requirements depend on the device’s intended use, contact classification, regulatory pathway, and validation and testing protocols.
: Open-cell foam has interconnected pores, making it softer, more breathable, and absorbent, well-suited to wound care, fluid management, and cushioning. Closed-cell foam has sealed, isolated cells, making it firmer and more resistant to moisture and compression, often used in protective packaging and device inserts.
: UFP MedTech primarily uses FlexShield® TPU film in sterile medical packaging applications. TPU offers flexibility, puncture and abrasion resistance, and strong barrier performance for protective pouches and other packaging solutions. FlexShield is compatible with EtO and gamma sterilization methods, made from USP Class VI resin, FDA approved, and biocompatible for medical applications. It can also be formed into a wide range of custom shapes and designs.
: Acrylic, silicone, and hydrogel adhesives can be formulated and tested to ISO 10993 biocompatibility standards for skin contact, depending on the specific product and intended wear duration. Silicone adhesives are commonly used for gentle, skin-safe wearable applications, while hydrogel adhesives are often selected for wound care and sensor attachment.

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