Silicone Gel is universally recognised and accepted by the medical community as an excellent solution to podiatric cushioning. Silicone is considered to be the traditional-top-of-the-line material for contact with the skin. Silicone gel is extremely durable and hypoallergenic

Benefits and Properties:

• Long product life
  
• Washable with soap and water and reusable
  
• Do not support microbial or fungal growth.
  
• Can be enriched with essential natural oils, vitamins and anti-oxidants.
  
• Exudes a minimal amount of oil.
  
• Can improve appearance of scars.
  
• Combinable with fabrics and material
  
• High-temperature resistance allows autoclaving (i.e., steam heating) for sterilization.
  

Mineral Oil Gel is a thermoplastic elastomer that is 100% medical grade and non-allergenic. The gel is an enriched formula that releases moisture and vitamins on contact, softening and soothing the driest of skin.

Benefits and Properties:

• Molds to the body where applied.
• Can be enriched with natural vitamins, minerals, essential oils and anti-oxidants.
  
• Gel acts as a delivery agent for soothing mineral oil, as well as additives.
  
• Long product life.
  
• Washable with soap and water and reusable.
  
• Do not support microbial or fungal growth.
  
• Can improve the appearance of scars.
  
• Combinable with fabrics and materials

Versatile Standard Gel is a thermoplastic elastomer that can be used in place of silicone gels in many higher-durometer footcare and orthotic applications. They conform and cushion to reduce friction and abrasion, absorb horizontal and shear forces, and relieve pressure.

Benefits and Properties:

• Extremely durable.
• Excellent tensile strength.
  
• Excellent memory and recovery.
  
• Mould very well and can take on an accurate impression.
  
• Optical properties range from transparent to opaque and can be coloured to specification.
  
• Long product life.
  
• Washable with soap and water and reusable.
  
• Do not support microbial or fungal growth.
• Minimal oil exudation against the skin.