Reliable fastening solutions that inspire confidenceHook and loop systems for medicine and science

When it comes to health, trustworthy solutions are a key factor in the quality and perception of medical products and aids – and thus in the success of manufacturers and distributors. First and foremost: the reliable safety of orthoses, prostheses, measuring devices, etc. This applies in particular to the hook and loop fastening systems that are often integrated. They ensure a secure but flexible hold directly on the patient and also offer a number of other benefits...

The possible applications for hook-and-loop fasteners in the medical sector are diverse – and must, of course, meet very specific requirements. Numerous manufacturers of medical products therefore already rely on the reliable and safe solutions offered by the kragoTEC® brand. Modern hook and loop fasteners from kragoTEC® can be found, for example, in orthopaedic shoes, prostheses, orthoses, bandages, wheelchairs, walkers and blood pressure monitors, as well as many other medical products in the medical industry.

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Aesthetic and medical criteria: Why are individual development and customisation of hook and loop systems particularly important in the medical sector?

Optimally secured, comfortable and safe – with flexible support, a high degree of elasticity and wearing comfort, good skin compatibility and, at the same time, discreet and colour-coordinated designs: hook and loop fastening systems, in particular, which are used directly on patients, require an extra touch of comfort. They must be optimally adapted to requirements while also taking aesthetic criteria into account. The kragoTEC® team is perfectly equipped to plan and implement individual adjustments that ensure special patient requirements in terms of wearing comfort, movement tolerance or skin compatibility.

What are the ideal material properties of hook-and-loop fastening systems for the medical sector?

  • High opening cycles
  • Good shearing and peeling forces
  • High resistance to washing and cleaning
  • High UV resistance
  • High elasticity/flexibility
  • High movement tolerance with simultaneous stability
  • Good compatibility with fleece and velour tapes
  • Good skin compatibility
  • Can be integrated particularly flat/discreetly if required
  • Good adaptability in terms of colour design

Other industries that successfully use our hook and loop fastener systems