From shoes to craft projects, VELCRO® Brand products can be found in a variety of places. The healthcare industry is no exception. Vital for multiple reasons, sew-on VELCRO® Brand products are often used in medical equipment and supplies to make them quicker and easier to use. Read on to discover some of the ways sewable VELCRO® Brand products are used in healthcare.

Braces and Supports

Injured joints can be painful and sore, unpleasant for those experiencing them. To promote the healing process, a medical professional may recommend a brace. Braces generally come with a hook and loop design that allows it to attach to itself, helping a person make sure it is secure enough to provide proper support. Sewable VELCRO® Brand strips can be implemented in their design, making sure that the bond is strong enough to be supportive but easy to be removed when needed.

Wearable Medical Devices

One of the most popular types of wearable medical devices that can make the most of VELCRO® Brand strips are blood pressure monitors. These solutions are used to detect a patient’s blood pressure, softly squeezing. These need to be secured to the arm for the test to be carried out, so VELCRO® Brand strips help keep the monitor secure while in operation yet easy to remove it afterwards.

Patient Clothing

Examinations often require quick access to many different body parts, so it’s important for a patient to wear clothing that provides both privacy and easy access. Many hospital gowns, therefore, are equipped with sewable VELCRO® Brand strips, which provides easy access at a moment’s notice and security when access isn’t needed. Adaptive clothing can also be beneficial for hospital patients with limited mobility, as sew-on VELCRO® Brand strips can replace fiddly buttons or zippers, while providing just as much security.

Organising Medical Kits

In a medical emergency, it’s important to have an organised first aid kit to hand. While disorganisation might not seem that drastic, having to search for a medical supply can take up precious time. Thankfully, sewable VELCRO® Brand tape can be used to help organise a medical kit. Try using VELCRO® Brand products to create different flaps and sections, making it easy to recognise where a certain item is instantly.

VELCRO® Brand Products at MPD Hook & Loop

If you believe you could benefit from using sewable VELCRO®, our team at MPD Hook & Loop would be happy to provide everything you need. Visit our website to shop our wide range of VELCRO® Brand products today, from standard sew-on solutions to heavy-duty adhesive VELCRO® Brand tapes. We also offer bespoke VELCRO® Brand products, helping to ensure your new product is right for its intended purposes. Get in touch with us directly to learn more about this service or for any further information you may need.