|
Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding – Closed-Cell Latex Cushioning Sheets – 22.5cm x 45cm – Pack of 4 – Self-Adhesive, Hypoallergenic
£33.00
£27.50
Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding is a closed-cell latex foam padding with a soft brushed fibre surface, designed to provide cushioning and underfoot pressure redistribution. Easy to cut and shape, it features a hypoallergenic self-adhesive backing for secure placement on the foot, insoles, or footwear. Suitable for professional and everyday footcare use where comfort, protection, and shock absorption are required.
Availability:
In stock
SKU
WSTE0660
Cushioning Foam Padding for Foot Pressure Distribution and Comfort
Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding is designed to provide cushioning and pressure distribution for the foot during everyday movement and activity. It is made using closed-cell latex foam bonded to a soft brushed fibre surface, allowing it to absorb impact and recover its shape quickly under load. This construction supports comfort where repeated pressure or friction may occur.
The material is easy to cut and shape, making it suitable for creating customised pads for underfoot use. Its self-adhesive backing allows secure placement on the foot, inside footwear, or on insoles. Commonly used within podiatry, physiotherapy, and sports therapy settings, Hapla Swanfoam is suitable for managing localised pressure points and improving comfort during wear.
9 Benefits of Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding
- Effective cushioning and shock absorption: Made from closed-cell latex foam bonded to a soft cotton moleskin or brushed fibre surface, providing consistent padding underfoot during movement.
- Supports pressure redistribution: Designed to help spread load across the foot, making it suitable for areas exposed to repeated pressure or impact.
- Instant shape recovery: The foam compresses under load and quickly returns to its original form, helping maintain even support over time.
- Easy to cut and shape: Can be trimmed and formed to suit specific areas of the foot, allowing precise placement where padding is required.
- Self-adhesive backing: Features a hypoallergenic adhesive that holds the padding securely in place on the foot, in footwear, or on insoles, with clean removal.
- Suitable for sensitive skin: Uses a skin-friendly adhesive, making it appropriate for a wide range of users.
- Versatile for clinical and sports settings: Commonly used in podiatry, physiotherapy, and sports therapy for general foot padding and protection.
- Available in practical formats: Supplied in sheet form, making it suitable for creating heel pads, metatarsal pads, and other custom foot padding solutions.
- Compatible with retention tapes: Can be used alongside hypoallergenic tapes where additional security is required.
Sterosport
Injury Rehab Network
Bringing together professionals, students & amateurs in the study of sports injury rehabilitation.
Who Is Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding Suitable For?
Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding is suitable for:
- Podiatrists, physiotherapists and sports therapists who require a dependable foam padding material for routine foot support, off-loading and comfort applications.
- Clinics and healthcare settings where padding needs to be cut, shaped and applied to suit individual foot contours.
- Active individuals seeking added underfoot comfort and shock absorption during walking, work or sport.
- People with sensitive skin, as the hypoallergenic adhesive is designed for gentle contact.
- Footwear and insole adjustments, where cushioning is required to help spread pressure and reduce rubbing in specific areas.
This product is intended for general cushioning, protection and pressure distribution and is suitable for both professional and personal footcare use.
How to use Hapla Swanfoam Foam Padding
- Prepare the area: Ensure the skin, insole, or footwear surface is clean and dry before application.
- Cut to size: Using scissors, cut the Hapla Swanfoam to the required shape and size. The foam can be trimmed to suit heel pads, metatarsal pads, plantar covers, or other cushioning applications. Rounding the corners and bevelling the edges helps improve comfort and fit.
- Position the padding: Place the foam so that the main bulk sits just behind or around the area requiring cushioning, rather than directly on top of prominent pressure points. This helps spread load more evenly during movement.
- Apply the adhesive backing: Remove the backing paper and press the padding firmly into place. It can be applied directly to the foot, inside footwear, or onto an insole, depending on the intended use.
- Secure if required: For added stability, the foam can be used alongside suitable hypoallergenic retention tape, particularly for active or longer-term wear.
- Check comfort and fit: Ask the user to stand and walk briefly to confirm the padding feels comfortable and remains in position. Adjust or replace if needed.
- Replace when necessary: Remove and replace the padding once it shows signs of wear or if adhesion reduces. The adhesive is designed to remove cleanly without leaving residue.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Material | Closed-cell latex foam with brushed fibre surface |
| Surface Finish | Soft brushed fibre (moleskin-style) top layer |
| Adhesive | Self-adhesive, hypoallergenic |
| Foam Recovery | Instantaneous recovery after compression |
| Sheet Size | 22.5cm × 45cm |
| Pack Size | 4 sheets per pack |
| Cut to Size | Yes |
| Application Method | Self-adhesive backing for attachment to skin, footwear or insoles |
| Intended Use | Cushioning and pressure redistribution for foot padding |
| Suitable Environments | Clinical, sports therapy and general foot care |
| Latex Content | Contains natural rubber latex |
Country of Manufacture | UK |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hapla Swanfoam is used to provide cushioning and pressure distribution on the foot. It is commonly applied in podiatry, physiotherapy, sports therapy, and general foot comfort to protect sore or sensitive areas.
Yes. The foam can be easily cut and shaped to suit specific areas of the foot, allowing it to be adapted for pads, covers, or targeted cushioning.
Yes. It features a self-adhesive backing that helps it stay in place when applied to the foot, footwear, or insoles. The adhesive is designed to remove cleanly without leaving residue.
The adhesive used is hypoallergenic, making it suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.
Yes. Hapla Swanfoam is designed for underfoot use and is suitable for pressure redistribution during standing and movement.
Who typically uses Hapla Swanfoam?
Write Your Own Review