Blogs

Applying a fiberglass cast in a hot, humid clinic; controlled lukewarm water and a timer to manage set time

Fiberglass Cast Performance in Hot & Humid Climates

Practical guidance on set-time control, application technique, packaging/storage, and patient care for fiberglass casts in hot and humid environments.

Nov 18 2025

Clinical application of a fiberglass cast to a dog's forelimb supported by a veterinary technician

Veterinary Uses of Fiberglass Casts: Selection & Techniques

Nov 12 2025

Child with a colorful fiberglass forearm cast while parents review daily care steps

Fiberglass Casts for Children: Special Considerations & Safety

Practical guidance on sizing, padding, daily activity, water exposure, follow-ups and red flags for children wearing fiberglass casts.

Nov 10 2025

Heat-sealed foil pouch with desiccant sachet and printed lot/expiry for a fiberglass cast tape

Packaging, Labeling & Expiry Management for Fiberglass Cast Tapes

Practical guide to moisture-barrier packaging, compliant on-pack information, and FEFO-based inventory control for consistent quality and traceability

Nov 04 2025

Test bench with a stopwatch and a fiberglass cast sample curing on a standard mandrel

Quality Control Tests for Fiberglass Cast Tape: Set Time, Strength, Water Uptake

Practical methods to measure set/cure time, mechanical strength (tensile/flexural/interlaminar), and water uptake; sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and reporting.

Oct 29 2025

Quality documentation desk with technical file folders, audit checklists, and labeling compliance for a medical device

Standards & Quality Requirements for Fiberglass Cast Bandages

End-to-end overview of ISO 13485 QMS, ISO 14971 risk, ISO 10993 biocompatibility, ISO 20417/15223-1 labeling, EU MDR/UDI, and performance evidence for CE marking.

Oct 27 2025

Close-up of fiberglass cast structure with embedded antimicrobial and antifungal additives in the resin matrix

The Future of Antimicrobial & Antifungal Cast Bandages (Materials to Clinical Standards)

Active agents and mechanisms, integration routes with fiberglass casts, safety/durability, ISO/ASTM testing, and clinical directions toward smarter immobilization.

Oct 21 2025

Close-up of a fiberglass cast on the forearm with a daily use-care checklist on a table

Use-Care Guide for Fiberglass Cast Bandages (Practical Patient Tips)

Daily use-care for fiberglass casts—swelling control, water exposure, skin/edge care, safe activities, odor/moisture handling, follow-ups, and red flags.

Oct 15 2025

Educational layout of casting tools with side-by-side examples of correct and incorrect fiberglass wrapping

Common Errors with Fiberglass Cast Tape (Prevention & Fixes)

Activation, wrapping, and daily-care mistakes that compromise fiberglass casts—warning signs, practical fixes, and key tips for safe, high-quality immobilization.

Oct 13 2025

Close-up of a fiberglass forearm cast with a daily care checklist on a table

Daily Care Tips for a Fiberglass Cast Bandage (Patient Guide)

Practical home care: swelling control, keeping the cast dry, itch relief, safe activities, odor/moisture handling, follow-ups, and red flags after casting.

Oct 07 2025

Laboratory setup for fiberglass cast tape mechanical tests with strip specimens mounted in a tensile fixture

Mechanical Properties of Fiberglass Casting Tape: Tests & Key Factors

Tensile/modulus, flexural stiffness, creep/fatigue, interlaminar bonding, environment effects, and layup geometry for optimized fiberglass cast performance.

Oct 01 2025

studio shot of a 3D-printed lattice cast next to a handheld 3D scanner on a white background

Using 3D Printing & 3D Scanning to Replace Traditional Casts

Digital workflow (scan→CAD→print), benefits, challenges, and how to choose between traditional bandaging and 3D-printed casts in clinical practice.

Sep 29 2025