Resin-Coated Extensible Heat-Set Orthopedic Fiberglass Casting Tapes (5)
Like most knitted fabrics, fiberglass knits tend to curl or fray at a cut edge as the yarns are severed and adjacent loops unravel. When a segment of yarn is removed from such orthopedic fiberglass casting tapes and allowed to relax, it remains in the new position in which it is placed. Fraying and raveling produce unsightly ends and, in the case of an orthopedic cast, frayed ends may interfere with the formation of a smooth cast, and loose, frayed ends may be sharp and irritating. Accordingly, frayed edges are considered a distinct disadvantage in orthopedic casting tapes.
