Key Material Benefits

CuraDrape has a significantly lower drape, despite having high conformability, than similar materials. Because only the clinician is applying force, this feature gives them full control while molding, making it the most controllable material with conformability. CuraDrape is also the only material outside the Aquaplast family that has moderate material memory, allowing the clinician to make minor adjustments to the finished splint if heated.

Handling

Resistance to stretch: Moderate

Controlled stretch and the ability to handle with moderate pressure. It will not stretch out of shape when removed from splint bath.

Conformability: Moderate/Maximum

Conforms to surface contours and detail when minimum force is applied. Low degree of drape.

Memory: Moderate

When reheated, the material partially “remembers” its original shape and returns to it. This allows for reshaping of the splint for minor adjustments.

Bonding: Coated

Create a temporary bond by pinching together heated material; however, it will come apart when cooled. Form a permanent bond by scrubbing off the coating or removing it with a bond solvent.

Physical

Colors: Assorted

White or charcoal

Thickness: Assorted

Available in the following sheet thicknesses: 1/8" (3.2 mm), 1/16" (1.6 mm) and 3/32" (2.4 mm).

Perforations : Assorted

Available in 1 percent, 13 percent, 19 percent or solid material.

Appearance: Opaque when heated

Hardened Splint

Rigidity: Moderate/Maximum (40.7 kpsi*)

Retains shape without reinforcement.

Surface: Smooth

Matte finish; resistant to fingerprints and markings.

*Refers to Young’s Modulus testing value

• Moderate resistance to stretch, high conformability, low drape

• Force must be applied to shape; won’t stretch due to gravity

• Water-based, non-stick coating, prevents accidental bonding

• Moderate memory, partially returns to original shape

• Non-toxic, latex-free, and radiolucent