FAQ Here we have collected the most frequently asked questions and answers about our plasters.
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QUESTION: Do the plasters contain latex?
ANSWER: Our plasters are entirely free of latex. The wrapping paper the plasters are packed in are glued together with a latex-based adhesive. Anyone extremely sensitive to short-term contact with latex should therefore avoid touching the products. Exceptions to this are full-length plasters and all hydrocolloid-based plasters not wrapped in this paper, as well as our burns plasters, which are based on a different sealing technology.
QUESTION: Are your plasters allergy tested?
ANSWER: Plasters are defined as a medico-technical product and are therefore subject to a special EU directive. All products released onto the market must undergo a series of tests to show that they are safe for use on the skin. If these requirements are met, they can be labelled ”hypoallergenic”. However, this is no guarantee that a few people will not develop some skin reaction when using plasters, in the same way that a number of people are allergic to certain foods. Irritation of the skin is often purely mechanical in nature too and occurs when the plaster is peeled off and the top layers of skin come with it.
QUESTION: Do your plasters contain natural rubber?
ANSWER: No, all types of rubber used are synthetically made.
QUESTION: Don't your Teddy and Cool Cure plasters have perforations? If that is the case, how can they release moisture from the skin?
ANSWER: The plasters are constructed from a material called polyurethane. Despite their compact appearance, certain kinds of this material have a chemical structure that still allows the moisture formed to pass through.
QUESTION: What is a plaster made up of and what type of glue and material do you use in the different variants of plaster?
ANSWER: In general, plasters can be said to consist of a plaster film coated with an evenly distributed adhesive, and an absorbent wound pad centred on the plaster film. The glue-coated surface is covered by two partially overlapping silicon papers. Most plasters are protected inside a sealed paper pouch.
ANSWER: Hydrocolloid is a modern material that feels like a supple extra skin. The plaster absorbs fluid from the skin and forms a pressure-relief cushion that provides protection from pressure and friction. The material only lets through a certain amount of moisture and thus helps to create and preserve the moist environment around the wound, stimulating the healing process. This helps the wound to heal without any scab formation and thus reduces the risk of scarring.