- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 1.05 lb
- Moleskin, 1/16" x 9" x 4 yd
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MFR:
Hygenic/Performance Health
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 081062280
- Phone: (800) 323-5547
Frequently asked questions
How does the Moleskin provide cushioning and reduce friction?
The Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin reduces friction, pressure, and shearing by providing a soft, customizable, and protective barrier for sensitive skin areas. Its efficacy relies on the following key features:
- Superior Cushioning: The dense, soft moleskin material acts as a shock absorber, distributing pressure and minimizing the rubbing action (friction) that commonly causes blisters and skin irritation.
- Customizable Fit: The material is supplied in large, continuous rolls, allowing users to easily cut custom shapes and sizes. This ensures precise, targeted padding exactly where protection is needed.
- Variety of Thicknesses: The product is available in two distinct thicknesses, letting you choose the ideal level of protection:
- 1/16 inch: Offers substantial padding for areas requiring maximum support and pressure relief.
- 1/32 inch: Provides a lower-profile layer, perfect when adequate friction reduction is needed with minimal bulk.
- Latex-Free Option: A specific variant is available in Beige and is certified as Latex-Free, catering to users with latex sensitivities.
Is the Moleskin easy to cut and customize?
Yes, the Rolyan Moleskin is supplied in roll form (available in configurations such as 9” x 4 yd or 12” x 5 yd) specifically so you can cut and customize it exactly to your needs.
This format allows users to easily create custom sizes for applications like:
- Cushioning and padding specific body contours.
- Reducing friction and preventing blisters.
- Creating protective layers in medical or performance settings.
How does this Moleskin provide robust protection?
The Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin provides highly effective, customizable protection primarily through superior cushioning and friction reduction. Since the material is supplied in bulk rolls, you can easily cut the exact size and shape needed for targeted applications, ensuring maximum coverage and minimal waste.
Key features that deliver protection:
- Pressure Relief: The dense, soft moleskin material acts as powerful padding, helping to absorb impact and effectively distribute pressure away from sensitive skin or pressure points.
- Friction Minimization: The characteristic napped texture drastically reduces rubbing and chafing, which is essential for preventing blisters and skin irritation often caused by footwear or equipment.
Configuration Options
To suit diverse protection requirements, the moleskin is offered in two thickness levels:
- 1/16 inch thickness: This thicker option provides maximum padding and robust cushioning for high-impact areas (e.g., 9” x 4 yd rolls).
- 1/32 inch thickness: This thinner option offers lightweight protection and greater flexibility for areas requiring less bulk (e.g., 12” x 5 yd rolls).
Additionally, a specific configuration is available as Beige and is designated as Latex-Free, ensuring suitability for sensitive applications.
What are the uses for this protective moleskin?
The Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin is designed as a versatile supply item for health and performance contexts, offering customized cushioning and protection.Its primary applications include:
- Protective Padding: Used for cushioning and providing immediate relief to sensitive areas, pressure points, and orthopedic requirements.
- Friction Reduction: Applied to reduce rubbing and irritation on the skin, effectively helping to prevent blisters and calluses.
- Custom Sizing: Since the material is supplied in continuous roll format (available in sizes like 9” x 4 yd or 12” x 5 yd), users can cut and shape custom sizes for precise, tailored support.
The moleskin is offered in two thicknesses (1/16” or 1/32”) to suit varying padding needs. Furthermore, a specific variant is available that is Beige and certified Latex-Free, making it suitable for users with latex sensitivities.
What are the available Moleskin thicknesses?
The Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin is offered in two distinct thicknesses, ensuring you can select the precise level of cushioning and protection required. Each thickness is associated with different roll dimensions:
| Thickness | Roll Dimensions | Key Features |
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| 1/16 inch | 9 inches x 4 yards | This is the thicker option for maximum padding and support. It is also available in a Beige, Latex-Free variant. |
| 1/32 inch | 12 inches x 5 yards | This is the thinner, lower-profile option, ideal when less bulk is needed. |
Is this Rolyan Moleskin ideal for protective padding?
Yes, the Rolyan Moleskin is designed for versatile protective applications, including cushioning, padding, friction reduction, and blister prevention in health and performance contexts. It is sold in Factory New condition.
This product is highly valued for its configurability and specialized features:
- Customizable Rolls: The moleskin is supplied in large rolls (up to 12” x 5 yd), allowing you to easily cut and shape the material for precise, customized padding tailored to specific areas or pressure points.
- Variety in Thickness: You can choose the optimal level of cushioning required:
- 1/16 inch thickness: Offers more robust padding (available in configurations like 9” x 4 yd).
- 1/32 inch thickness: Provides subtle protection and increased flexibility (available in configurations like 12” x 5 yd).
- Latex-Free Option: A specific variant is available in a Beige, Latex-Free formulation, making it suitable for users with sensitivities or hypoallergenic environments.
What material is this moleskin made from?
The Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin is made from moleskin material, specifically designed to provide cushioning and protection.
Is the Rolyan Moleskin suitable for active individuals?
Yes, the Rolyan Moleskin is specifically designed for health and performance applications, making it highly suitable for active individuals. It provides protective cushioning and friction reduction, which is essential for preventing blisters and calluses during exercise or rigorous activity.
Key features that benefit active use include:
- Customizable Padding: The moleskin is supplied in large rolls (e.g., 9” x 4 yd or 12” x 5 yd), allowing you to easily cut custom sizes and shapes for precise application on feet, heels, and other friction points.
- Choice of Thickness: You can choose the level of protection required:
- 1/16 inch thickness: Offers more substantial cushioning.
- 1/32 inch thickness: Provides lighter, less bulky protection.
- Latex-Free Option: A specific variant is available in Beige and is certified Latex-Free, ideal for users with skin sensitivities.
Is the Rolyan Moleskin effective for preventing friction and blisters?
Yes, the Hygenic/Performance Health Rolyan Moleskin is specifically designed for protective health and performance applications. Its primary function is to provide cushioning and padding to relieve pressure, reduce friction, and effectively prevent blisters.
Since this product is supplied in roll form, a major benefit is that you can custom-cut and shape the moleskin precisely for any area requiring coverage, ensuring an optimal fit for various applications.
Key features that ensure versatile and protective use include:
- Material Quality: The moleskin material provides soft yet durable support.
- Customizable Thickness: The product is available in two distinct thicknesses to accommodate different needs and levels of padding:
- 1/16 inch: Offered for deeper cushioning.
- 1/32 inch: Offered when thinner padding is required.
- Latex-Free Option: A specific variant is available in a neutral Beige color that is explicitly Latex-Free, suitable for users with latex sensitivities.
Is the moleskin available in different colors?
The Rolyan Moleskin is generally supplied in the standard natural hue, which is a light tan or beige color.
Crucially, one specific configuration is explicitly confirmed to be Beige:
- Variant: Moleskin, 1/16” x 9” x 4 yd, Beige, Latex-Free
This specific color, combined with the fact that this variant is Latex-Free, makes it an excellent choice for protective padding applications requiring subtle coloration and direct skin contact.