Hollister SoftFlex Ostomy Barriers

SoftFlex is Hollister's soft, flexible skin barrier technology built around a simple truth: an ostomy barrier lives against your skin all day, so it has to move with your body without tugging, cracking, or making its presence known. The material conforms to the natural contours around the stoma, adapting as you bend, sit, and stretch — which is what makes a difference between a barrier you constantly notice and one you can forget about.

The Hollister SoftFlex 1-Piece Skin Barrier (89002) is a transparent, one-piece design cut for a 2-1/2 inch stoma. Two details matter most to the people who wear it. First, it's rustle-free — the quiet backing won't crinkle audibly with movement, which is a real concern in quiet rooms, meetings, or anywhere discretion counts. Second, the transparent film lets you and your caregiver check the stoma and peristomal skin at a glance without removing the appliance, making it easier to catch irritation early.

Buyers often ask how SoftFlex compares to firmer barriers. The trade-off is comfort and skin-friendliness over rigidity: SoftFlex prioritizes gentle adhesion and flexibility, which suits sensitive skin and active wearers well. Because this is a one-piece system, the barrier and pouch function as a single unit — simpler to apply and lower-profile under clothing than two-piece setups, though the whole appliance is replaced together when it's time to change.

Getting the fit right is the single biggest factor in wear time and skin health. Measure your stoma at its widest point and confirm the 2-1/2 inch opening matches, leaving no exposed skin gap where output could reach and no barrier pressing on the stoma itself. Stoma size can change in the weeks after surgery, so re-measure periodically.

For pouches, adhesive removers, skin protectants, and other supplies to build a complete routine, browse our full Ostomy Supplies collection.