Low Friction Sheets & Pre-Cut Patches

For the Prevention & Relief of Hot Spots, Blisters, Calluses and Diabetic Foot Ulcers

What is ShearBan?

ShearBan® is a thin low friction interface material that applies directly to footwear, insoles and devices to protect skin from damaging friction & shear trauma. It contains a durable pressure sensitive adhesive backing that stays in place for weeks - even months - before requiring replacement.

When applied at the first sign of skin trauma, ShearBan will help prevent further skin breakdown by significantly reducing friction and shear forces that occur between the skin and interfacing footwear, sock or medical/athletic device. If an existing blister, callus or plantar surface ulcer has already developed, ShearBan serves as a barrier against further skin damage; relieving friction & shear forces to support a better wound healing environment.

ShearBan Features & Benefits

Why Choose ShearBan?

ShearBan complements existing pressure management techniques by targeting the cause of friction & shear trauma - the footwear, insole or device - effectively reducing friction & shear forces to safe levels where skin trauma will not occur. ShearBan is effective because its patented low friction material provides a barrier from friction & shear - unlike any other material or technology on the market today.

Application Examples

Below are just a few examples of how ShearBan® can be used on footwear, insoles and devices.

Package Options

ShearBan is available in sheets, pre-cut ovals and rivet cover patches.

ShearBan sheets, available in blue or beige color

Pre-cut oval patches, available in blue color

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Tamarack Habilitation Technologies develops and manufactures ShearBan, under ISO Quality Management Standard 13485: 2003.

U.S. Patent 6,362,387 EC Patent 1087738