X-Lite Low Temperature Thermoplastic Technology The only low temperature thermoplastic offered in casting rolls for easy application of cylindrical casts - a practitioner and patient friendly alternative to fiberglass. Same benefits of fiberglass • Lightweight - due to the large mesh openings • X-lite® is even lighter! • Not affected by water • No plaster mess Advantages over fiberglass • Non-Toxic • No gloves required • No reports of skin irritation • Greater ventilation • Cotton mesh base • No Waste • X-Lite® includes a polyurethane separator • between layers. Any unused portions may be used for another • application. Indefi nite shelf life (when inventoried under recommended conditions) Bonding No solvents or ”roughing” the surface required. Excellent conformability Forms easily to the anatomy - no need to stretch or tug. Variable rigidity Add layers for additional rigidity or add strips just to areas were additional reinforcement or support is desired. 100 % reversible Just return to heated water for a few seconds and the splint will convert to the fl at X-lite® material.