As we transition from the heat of summer to the cooler days of fall, the prime season for outdoor adventures is here. Millions will soon hit the trails and explore the beauty of their surroundings. During this time, safety gear becomes essential for monitoring health, relieving pain, and treating injuries. Whether tackling rugged terrain, steep inclines, or uneven ground, the risk of accidents is always present. Many of these crucial outdoor safety solutions rely on unique VELCRO® Brand fastening solutions to ensure secure and reliable support in challenging conditions.
Finger Splints
Finger injuries can happen anywhere, but they are more likely to occur when you are outside. You should always have items on-hand that you can use quickly and easily — like a finger splint. Manufacturers use VELCRO® Brand hook and loop solutions in products that help stabilize or support injured fingers.
VELCRO® Brand woven hook and loop is part of buddy-wrap style stabilizers for support. Similarly, VELCRO® Brand flame laminated loop products appear in softer, more cushioned styles of finger splints. The comfort and versatility of VELCRO® Brand fasteners allow for seamless integration into any splint design, providing reliable support for effective injury management.
Compression Wraps
When people think they have a muscle pull or strain, they often want to use heat to relax the injured area. For acute injuries, using cold therapy and compression wraps is best to reduce blood flow and swelling, however. These products fit easily in any first aid kit for outdoor activities. VELCRO® Brand stretch laminates provide adjustable compression for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
A secure wrap is essential for any compression solution to effectively reduce the patient’s pain and swelling. The versatility of many VELCRO® Brand hook products allows them to stand in as effective fasteners at the end of cloth-based wraps. You might consider adding VELCRO® Brand ONE-WRAP® tape to your emergency kit. While seemingly unconventional, it might save the day for an emergency splinting or stabilizing solution.
Wearable Monitoring Devices
For athletes and armchair quarterbacks alike, smart devices that provide health insights and exercise summaries have become commonplace. VELCRO® Brand fastening solutions provide secure attachments that are essential for accurately monitoring workouts and reviewing vital information. These products can provide alerts to prevent issues like heat stroke and detect early signs of injury. Therefore, it is especially important to ensure that the attachment is firm and stable.
VELCRO® Brand loop fabrics are breathable and allow for a comfortable attachment on the wrist, waist, or forehead. This helps manage moisture buildup near the device’s sensor, keeping the wearer’s skin dry.
Blood Pressure Monitor
Many wearables can also monitor the user’s heart rate and other vital signs. The FDA approves some of these as class 1 medical devices. Sudden heart conditions because of high heat or over-exhaustion affect all ages with little warning, and early detection can be critically important.
VELCRO® Brand hook and loop fasteners have secured blood pressure cuffs on patient’s arms for over 40 years. These applications have improved blood pressure cuffs, making them more comfortable and reliable. They provide accurate readings in different settings such as doctor’s offices, hospitals, and ambulances.
VELCRO® Brand vinyl hooks are popular for single-use blood pressure cuffs, DVT sleeves, and positioning aids. VELCRO® Brand loops coated in vinyl are ideal for creating cuffs and wraps with air or water bladder components that can be RF welded.
Our ORIGINAL THINKING® Helps Patients Live Their Fullest Lives
From clinical environments to personal use, VELCRO® Brand fasteners for medical products are engineered to meet the moment, including those used in the above outdoor safety solutions. Our mission is to create reliable solutions for our customers that ensure safety, comfort, and performance for all patients. Our medical team is constantly improving materials and processes, aiming to meet new design needs and enhance our products’ sustainable qualities.
