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VELCRO® Brand technology is used in a wide range of medical device and patient positioning solutions. From disposable products such as closures for patient gowns to durable devices like apnea headgear.  Working closely with leading medical companies around the world, Velcro Industries provides advanced fastening materials as well as converted products, fabricated sub-assemblies, and finished goods based on your requirements and specifications. Our global support in design, manufacturing, and distribution ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical products for your markets’ needs.

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DFL-E: NEW

VELCRO® Brand Double Faced Loop - Embossed (DFL-E) is a breathable, flexible, and extra soft loop featuring an embossed pattern on its surface. Dramatically improve patient comfort and differentiate your product with a distinct style.

DFL-E Benefits

  • Decreases skin irritation through superior breathability
  • Conforms to patient's anatomy, increasing comfort
  • Soft loop eliminates abrasiveness against skin
  • Maximizes visual identity via color and embossing options
  • Die-cut shapes and packaging options reduce assembly time

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Diagnostics: VELCRO® Products for Medical Monitoring Equiptment

When speed and accuracy count most, VELCRO® Brand hook and loop technology keeps vital medical monitoring sensors in place. Our market-tested products are proven by years of use in the field - from blood pressure cuffs to fetal monitoring and more.

Medical Monitoring Hook and Loop Fastener Uses

  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Pulse oxygen monitoring
  • Fetal monitoring

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VELCRO® Orthopedic Braces, Belts, and Straps

Medical brace designers and manufacturers use VELCRO® brand products add comfort and security to orthopedic supports and bracing devices.  Our stretch loops, back-to-back loop straps, and light, breathable EVAPTEX™ fabrics are ideal for strapping applications in orthopedics and sport bracing as well as maternity support.

Orthopedic Hook and Loop Fastener Uses

  • Braces: knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, neck, back, foot, ankle, walker boots
  • Hot & cold therapy
  • Corsets and medical binders
  • Patient positioning
  • Wheelchair covers and belts
  • Cervical collars
  • Clavicle support
  • Maternity support belts
  • Continuous passive motion therapy pads (CPM)

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VELCRO® Brand Fasteners for Ostomy Daily Living Aid Applications

VELCRO® Brand hook and loop products are versatile as well as comfortable. Our hook-to-hook PRESS-LOK™ fasteners offer a unique solution to the positive lock features often required for many products in the ostomy market.  Our expanded product line offers a solution for every fastening need—from disposable to high-use products. We have the products to meet your design requirements.

Ostomy and Daily Living Aid Uses for VELCRO® Brand Fasteners

  • Ostomy pouches
  • Urinary bags
  • Catheter securement
  • Aids for daily living (ADL)

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Respiratory Device Fasteners

VELCRO® Brand straps add elasticity, comfort, and ease of use to devices designed to aid breathing and respiratory therapy. The strength and durability of VELCRO® Brand hook and loop technology ensures that products can withstand repeated use and adjustment, without sacrificing performance.

VELCRO® Respiratory Device Fastener Uses

  • Tracheotomy straps
  • Continuous positive airway pressure headgear (CPAP)
  • Chin-straps

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Surgical Patient Positioning and Drape Closures

Disposable fasteners and straps from Velcro Companies provide a safe and cost-effective solution for the surgical environment. Hospitals around the world rely on our hook and loop products for critical patient positioning in emergencies. VELCRO® Brand products can be customized to your device or surgical application. 

Hook and Loop Surgical Uses

  • Disposable gowns
  • Surgical tubing
  • Surgical drapes
  • Masks
  • Operating tables
  • Patient positioning

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Hook and Loop for Vascular Devices

VELCRO® Brand hook and loop systems are engineered to meet many of the performance requirements of vascular devices used in hospital and outpatient procedures.  Adjustability, comfort, and security are only a few of the benefits of our closure products.

VELCRO® Product Uses in Vascular Devices:

  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Compression devices

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