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Platilon® XM – extra matte TPU medical-grade film with low reflection and low friction properties
Very few medical films provide an extra matte surface. Since we created a production solution for blown thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film with a low-friction, low-reflection and skin-friendly surface, healthcare providers have put Platilon® XM films to use in a range of medical applications.
Story · January 8, 2021
Key Benefits
Cost effective:
Manufacturing with blown film technology accounts for competitive prices.
Low reflection:
Extra matte surfaces reduce disturbing reflection in bright operating rooms.
Skin-friendly:
Platilon® XM films are breathable and low-friction so they won’t interfere with clothing.
Comfortable to wear:
Patches and dressings have a soft feel, a natural look and stay in place.
Almost invisible:
Platilon® XM films come in a range of skin colors and thicknesses.
Softer, more breathable extended wear surfaces in a range of colors
Platilon®XM films can be used in wound dressings, healthcare patches and other medical devices that require high breathability to keep the item in place on the skin for the required time. Thanks to their matte appearance and high flexibility, Platilon® XM films can be used to produce wound dressings with a second-skin performance in a variety of thicknesses tailored to a range of various applications.
To meet global demands and adapt our product to a range of skin pigmentations, we have steadily added new colors. A silky, natural appearance is available in a range of skin tones, making wound dressings and patches much less visible.
At the same time, a softer and warmer skin contact can improve wearing comfort for the patient; especially important for applications such as therapeutic gel pads and medical mattresses.
Durable material resists wear and tear and stays in place longer
Skin patches and wound dressings require a low-friction surface that does not interfere with the fabric of one’s clothing, while staying firmly in place. Medical devices made with low-friction Platilon® XM films adhere to the skin longer because they minimize friction with textiles. A premature replacement of dressings and patches is avoided , helping to reduce costs for healthcare providers. Designers of medical devices and healthcare wearables can achieve a snug and resilient second-skin effect, even with patches with integrated electronics. Medical mattresses or any other positioning device made of silicone gel can also combine this tear and puncture resistance with a capacity to withstand heavy loads.
Low reflection contributes to higher safety in the operating theater
Platilon® XM low-reflection films are a good option in brightly lit operating theaters. The film is often used in incision films and other surgical drapes. The resulting benefit is less reflection which surgeons find disturbing during their critical work.
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