Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2025-07-31 Origin: Site
With the rapid growth of wearable healthcare, home-based care, and rehabilitation aids, medical devices are increasingly used in everyday scenarios. Many of these products must maintain reliable contact with skin, joints, neck, and limbs for prolonged periods.
However, conventional materials like EVA, EPE, and PU foam are increasingly unsuitable:
High irritation: Rough surfaces prone to causing redness and discomfort
Poor compression performance: Easily collapse or lose shape over time
Weak adhesion: Sweat penetration undermines adhesive stability
Odor and compliance issues: Often fail to meet global export/environmental standards
IXPE (Irradiation Crosslinked Polyethylene Foam) is now widely adopted by medical device brands and integrators due to its closed-cell structure, firm support, low skin reactivity, excellent processability, and global compliance.
Application Needs: Skin contact, low-allergy, soft touch, perforation/embossing compatible
IXPE Advantages:
Smooth surface, non-irritating to skin
Closed-cell structure resists sweat/liquid infiltration, extends adhesion life
Compatible with lamination, die-cutting, perforation
Customizable in skin-tone and white for natural appearance
Application Needs: Long-term contact with neck/head; requires firm support and comfort
IXPE Advantages:
Strong compression resistance, avoids red marks or dents
Stackable layering for different load-bearing requirements
Thermoformable to match complex anatomical contours
Application Needs: Structural support for bones; relieve local pressure points
IXPE Advantages:
Excellent load-bearing capacity, uniform cell structure
Compatible with elastic fabrics and textile lamination without bubbling
Customizable colors and surface embossing to enhance product finish
Application Needs: Contact with delicate skin around wounds; allows repositioning
IXPE Advantages:
Tear-resistant and flexible—can be repositioned without damage
Suitable for low-tack adhesive coating with stable bonding
Smooth surface, easy to clean with alcohol/disinfectant wipes
| Key Performance Dimension | IXPE Foam Performance |
|---|---|
| Skin safety | Low VOC, odorless, RoHS/REACH certified—safe for face/neck contact |
| Compression support | Low compression set—won’t collapse under long-term use |
| Processing flexibility | Supports thermoforming, die-cutting, lamination, perforation, CNC shaping |
| Fluid resistance | Closed-cell—blocks sweat, saline, or topical solutions from infiltration |
| Skin comfort | Fine-textured surface, no graininess, less redness/itching |
Compared to PU foam, EVA, or EPE, IXPE offers precise control of density and compressibility, making it especially suited for skin-contact parts requiring consistent shape and high processing accuracy.
| Collaboration Stage | XYFoams Capabilities |
|---|---|
| Material selection | Optimize density/hardness/thickness for each anatomical location |
| Processing services | Thermoforming, die-cutting, film lamination, perforation, embossing |
| Certifications | All IXPE foams certified under RoHS and related export standards |
| Global supply | Production from Thailand and Vietnam—ensures export compliance and delivery speed |
To deliver:
Secure and stable adhesion
Long-term wear without pressure marks
No collapse, no deformation under stress
...medical devices must be built on a reliable and well-designed material foundation.
XYFoams specializes in medical-grade foam systems, providing customized IXPE-based solutions that form the structural backbone of advanced skin-contact healthcare products.
For samples or custom support: sales@xyfoams.com
Visit us: www.xyfoams.com
