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Silicone Gel Adhesives in the Wearable Device Market

P-DERM® Silicone Gel Adhesives offer a gentle yet effective adhesion and naturally conform to the contours of the body. They can be easily removed with no trauma to the skin and repositioned; ideal for those with sensitive skin such as neonatal and geriatric patients. P-DERM® Silicone Gel Adhesives are waterproof, hypoallergenic and resistant to bacteria.

Consumer electronics companies are expanding into the healthcare wearable device market. From glucose monitors to exercise tracking devices, the healthcare wearables industry continues to develop innovative and new technologies. With the population aging, patient monitoring is becoming ever more important to get the earliest indications of a health problem that may arise. Wearable devices are designed to improve health and lifestyle choices by around the clock monitoring of calories, body temperature, vital signs and many more.

Applications:

  • Wearables
  • Scar Therapy
  • Surgical Draping
  • Device Fixation
  • Ostomy / Incontinence Care
  • Advanced Wound Care
  • Drug Delivery
  • Consumer Healthcare Products

Polymer Science, Inc. offers silicone gel adhesives for short term wear lasting only a couple of hours to long term wear lasting multiple days to even weeks.  Our silicone gel adhesives offer a gentle yet, effective adhesion and will naturally conform to the contours of the body. These gels boast a wide range of characteristics listed below as well as many others:

  • Waterproof
  • Hydrophilic version available to increase MVTR
  • Biocompatible
  • Various adhesion levels based on wear requirements
  • Atraumatic removal
  • Repositionable / Multi-use
  • Resistant to bacterial growth
  • Compatible with multiple methods of sterilization

As always, Polymer Science, Inc. is committed to working closely with you during the design phase of your application. By offering a variety of coating techniques and configurations, our ability to customize your product distinguishes us from other silicone gel adhesive suppliers.

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