Elastomeric Sheet and Film Products

Several GLS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades provide proven efficacy and safety in elastomeric film and sheet applications for the medical industry. Tailorable barrier, flex and strength properties help you meet the demands of a broad range of needs. Typically, single-layer blown film can be produced down to gauges as low as one mil (0.001").

Features	Benefits
Soft, flexible feel	Easily conformed to complex surfaces Tailorable to the right touch for a range of applications from wound care to gowns.
Excellent elasticity	Enhanced film and sheet ability to conform to surfaces Enhanced tear resistance
Low extractables	Provides functionality in demanding tissue-contact or medium-term applications
Available from opaque to translucent to clear Easily colored, from white to tomorrow's hues Range of surface appearances from rough to silky to smooth	Enhanced aesthetics Product differentiation
Capable of gamma, e-beam, EtO and autoclave sterilization	Enhanced design freedom Offers broad range of application options
Low coefficient of friction	Ease of positioning Enhanced abrasion resistance
Capable of adhesion to a wide range of plastics for co-extrusion	Enhanced design freedom Enhanced product functionality
Available from opaque to translucent to clear Easily colored, from white to tomorrow's hues Range of effects from pearlescent to metameric and beyond Range of surface appearances from rough to silky to smooth	Enhanced aesthetics Product differentiation Ease of labeling
Free of latex and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	Superior performance with compliance with global regulatory mandates
Easy processing and recycling	Lower production costs Compliance with regulatory mandates Enhanced consumer appeal

Example TPE applications include:

Elastomeric surgical drapes
Wound care including bandage tapes
Disposable surgical gowns
EMS gurney restraint systems
Tourniquet bands

Product Families

For additional information about the specific TPEs that are most suitable for medical applications, please call us at 1-800-457-877 or send us an email.