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Cervical Collars

Our firm is very much involved in the production of a wide range of various types of collars in order to provide our customers with the full line needed to cover most kinds of neck treatment.

We design our collars to be comfortably worn by patients in need and we take very seriously such factors like sociological pressure that can be encountered by certain users. As a result we offer all our products in a wide range of colours and tones so as to divert the patients attention to choosing the desired colour to fit in with their clothing, diverting their concerned of people around them who might look upon them in a pitiful manner.
We try to make our collars fashionable, colourful, and in addition extra cover sleeves are available enabling the patient a] to change the appearance, by changing the colour of the collar, b] as a great aid to maintain hygiene c] to extend collar life. Washable in up to 60° water temperature. The covering material we use is cotton 100% rib stockinette, a skin friendly material, highly advisable in order to avoid allergies.
To secure hypoallergenic side effects Non-Toxic coloring method is used . Also provided in unbleached form
Applications : Wearing a collar generates increased body heat, the analgesic role is accelerated, it restricts movements responsible for inflammatory phenomena or stabilizing the cervical area. Traumatisms, neck strains, sprains, minor neck injuries, tendinitis, acute osteoarthritis, disk diseases, torticollis, neuralgia, wry neck, stiffness, spondylolisthesis, vertebra basicular insufficiency, whiplash injuries, muscular injuries and it alleviates pain from ligament injuries by restricting movement of the cervical part of the spine.

Our collars are anatomically shaped or straight accordingly with or without reinforcements.

Our standard sizes are :

Juvenile: 5 cm X 30 cm We strive to provide flexibility in our
XS : 6,5cm X 34 cm manufacturing in order to allow
S : 7,5cm X 38 cm changes that you may require.
M : 8,5cm X 42,5cm We will produce sizes upon request
L : 10 cm X 48 cm to fit the needs of your clientèle.
XL : 10,5cm X 53 cm
Our cervical support units do not provide
Immobilization of the spine. For neurological
cases or vertebral displacement,
bracing systems are recommended .

All of our models are designed with posterior fastening and are X-ray translucent.

We also provide frontal fastening for the people who can not extend their hands to the back of their neck, by means of two stockinette straps, coming out from the back with one Hook and one Loop on each end for easy fastening. Please indicate by using the two capital letters P.F. or F.F. to allow us understand which you require when you contact us.

We produce several different types as follows :

ALFA = SOFT FOAM Cervical Collars. Most common model.

Anatomic [serpentine] design with extended covered closure in the back. Adjusts to ensure desired fit according to different neck sizes. Very comfortably worn, highly air able, specially suggested for night wear. The inner material is 25mm thick breathable e. P .U. [ polyurethane] foam with a density of 60kg/m³ open cell. The cover is cotton 100% rib stockinette. Touch and close [ Hook & Loop ] closure. All sizes.

BETA = SOFT FOAM Collars same like ALFA [without extended cover closure in the back ] with stabilizing panel - only Frontal Fastening version.

GAMMA = Reinforced version of the BETA model with the addition of splints.

DELTA = SOFT FOAM Collars with Leatherette supporting strap

Universal model in two sizes 5 cm X 45 cm or 7,5 cm X 50 cm Straight cut.
Very comfortably worn, air able. The inner material is 25 mm thick, breathable, e. P U { Polyurethane } foam with a density of 60 kg/m³ open cell. For this model F.F. and P.F.

EPSILON = SEMI HARD Collars [ medium firm ]

Anatomic [ serpentine ] design with extended covered closure. Adjusts to ensure desired fit in accordance with different neck sizes. Very comfortably worn. The inner material is 15mm thick, breathable e. P U { polyurethane } foam with a density of 60kg/m3 open cell. An 8mm thick soft expanded e. P L { polyethylene } closed cell with density of 845kg/m³ makes the total of 23mm thickness. All sizes.

ZETA = SEMI HARD + holes + splints Collars

Same as [ ZETA] with the addition of ventilating holes to permit aeration and the addition of splints in the appropriate places in order to support the collar due to the weakening caused by the opening of the ventilating holes which advances the support to a higher degree.

THETA = SEMI HARD + holes + plastic mesh Collars

Same as [ ZETA ] with the ventilating holes, permeating aeration, plus the addition of plastic mesh sandwiched in between the foamy material, in order to support even further the collar due to the weakening caused by the opening of the ventilating holes which advances the support to an even higher degree.
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IOTA = SEMI HARD + splints close to rigid.

Same as [ ZETA ] with the addition of splints in the appropriate places so as to support the collar which advances the support to an almost rigid degree.

KAPPA = STRAIGHT ALMOST RIGID with plastic mesh

Very rigid straight design of soft open cell, with extended closure. Adjusts to ensure desired fit in accordance with different neck sizes. Comfortably worn and Highly Ventilated . The inner material is 25mm thick, breathable e. P .U. [ polyurethane] foam with a density of 60kg/m³ open cell.. The material used to achieve this excellent result is plastic mesh which is sandwiched in the center of the P. U . foam. P.F. or F.F.

Our standard sizes are :

XS : 6,5 cm X 34 cm
S : 8 cm X 38,5 cm
M : 9,5 cm X 43 cm
L : 11 cm X 49 cm
XL: 12,5 cm X 53,5 cm
We strive to provide flexibility in our manufacturing
in order to produce changes that you may require.
We can willingly produce sizes to fit
the needs of your clientèle.

 

 

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