Would like to know what the blue gel material for insoles or medical cushioning is made of...
2006-10-12 14:35:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Many are silicone.
Others are various polymers (plastics), such as TPU, TPE, Isobel, and TPR. You can search and find what these abbreviations stand for....
2006-10-14 16:22:03 · answer #1 · answered by yachadhoo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many of the ones you will see in you average supermarket will be silicone or other gel-like materials. Manufacturers choose this materials because these allows them to make one-size-fits-all insoles.
Nonetheless, many consumers are opting out and getting custom insoles to better serve their personal needs. You can learn more about those in this link I found http://www.medi-dyne.com/resources/faq/shoe-insoles/how-are-insoles-made/
2014-06-16 17:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋