Covestro is set to revolutionise the wearables market with its new range of breathable Platilon TPU films.
The materials are designed for customers using a roll-to-roll manufacturing process that allows wearables to be efficiently produced.
The electronics can be printed on the film and embedded in thermoformable PU foam covered with a second film layer for better wearing comfort.
The patch is the fixed with a special skin-compatible adhesive, which adheres firmly to the skin but allows painless removal of the patch.
The adhesive system and the thermoformable foam are based on Baymedix PU raw materials, and a prototype has been developed in collaboration with the Holst Centre, which is known for its expertise in printed electronics and wearables.
In addition to the wearable patch, Covestro will present a design study at K 2019 to present different wearable designs depending on their medical use.