ORFICAST TAPE

Orficast™ Thermoplastic Tape is ideal for simple finger splints, thumb splints and supportive bandage wraps. Orficast activates in warm water (65°C) and can be moulded directly on the patient, with no risk of skin burning. Material can be cut with regular scissors at any desired shape/length. Velcro strapping can be attached directly to Orficast tape with dry heat (ie short blast from a heat gun).

With full memory, it can be reheated and reshaped. Moderate resistance to stretch. The knitted structure allows skin ventilation of the patient making it ideal when dealing with wounds. The perfect alternative to plaster and fibreglass casting- no protective measures and undercast padding required. Waterproof, patients can swim with splints made of Orficast.

Orficast is 100% biodegradable. 

Orficast will break down naturally over time into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass by living microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. Keep in mind that the environment in which the product is placed influences its breakdown process. So, tossing away an Orficast splint in nature will not simply let it biodegrade. Elements like oxygen presence, temperature and humidity determine whether or not a biodegradable product will effectively biodegrade.

The proven biodegradability of Orficast is a first and very important step in conducting further actions and research on how to improve sustainability in hand therapy practices.