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Polypropylene Functional Orthotics
Polypropylene is an excellent material for foot orthotics. It is very durable and heat adjustable. Based on the patient's weight and foot size, the relative flexibility or rigidity of the orthotics can be provided by utilizing the appropriate thickness of the polypropylene. The range of material thicknesses is: 1/8”, 5/32”, 3/16” and 1/4". This type of device is an all-purpose orthotic for regular shoes and general everyday use. Most cushion and cover materials adhere well to polypropylene.
TL 2100 Functional Orthotics
TL 2100 is a thermoplastic acrylic-graphite composite laminate, which is very rigid. This material is thin, lightweight and strong. It is also heat adjustable. These orthotics can be posted and covered with most materials. TL 2100 is available in 1.8 mm, 2.2 mm and 2.8 mm thicknesses. The heel cups cannot be formed deeper than 14 mm using TL 2100.
Carboplast Functional Orthotics
Carboplast material is produced using high strength carbon and glass fibers in a tough, unique polypropylene matrix. It is difficult to heat adjust orthotics made out of this material. Carboplast is more flexible than TL 2100 and TL Silver. It is available in semi-rigid 2.0 mm, rigid 2.5 mm and x-rigid 2.9 mm thicknesses.
TL Silver Functional Orthotics
TL Silver is available in two thicknesses/grades: Semi Rigid (2.3 mm) and Rigid (2.9). TL Silver is a thermoplastic acrylic-fiberglass composite. These orthotics can be posted and covered with most materials. This material has be designed to allow thermoforming deeper heel cups than TL 2100.