Orfit

Orfit is a specialist name in low-temperature thermoplastic splinting and orthotic fabrication — the materials hand therapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation clinicians reach for when they need to mold a custom orthosis directly to a patient. If you're outfitting a hand therapy clinic or restocking your fabrication supplies, this is the collection to know.

The appeal of low-temperature thermoplastics is straightforward: you heat the material in a hydrocollator or warm water bath until it becomes pliable, then form it to the patient's hand, wrist, elbow, or finger while it cools and sets. Because it softens at temperatures safe for skin contact, you can conform and adjust it right on the limb, achieving a precise, custom fit that off-the-shelf braces can't match. Clinicians choosing between materials typically weigh a few things — how much drape or resistance to stretch a sheet has, its memory (how well it returns to flat when reheated for remolding), the working time before it firms up, and whether it has a coating that resists unwanted self-bonding during fabrication.

Orfit's range spans those variables so you can match material behavior to the orthosis you're making. Highly conforming sheets suit intricate finger and hand work where you want the material to follow contours with minimal handling; more rigid, controlled-stretch options serve larger wrist and forearm orthoses that need structural support. Perforated versions improve ventilation and reduce weight for patient comfort during extended wear, while solid sheets maximize rigidity and coverage.

Beyond raw thermoplastic sheets, orthotic fabrication relies on supporting supplies — strapping, padding, edging, and heating equipment — to finish a professional, comfortable device. When building out your clinic's inventory, consider Orfit materials alongside your broader rehabilitation and therapy stock so you have everything on hand for custom splinting from heat bath to finished orthosis.