Materials
The best quality materials at the best possible prices.
Discovery Orthotics source materials of the highest quality to maximise longevity and presentation of our devices. We are continuously looking for advancements and improvements in the materials we use to ensure we can provide the best devices to you.
Our comprehensive range of materials provides you with the choice needed to fulfil all your prescription needs. In the unlikely event that we do not have a material to suit your needs or prescribing methods then please contact us and we will endeavour to source the ideal material for use on your devices.
Take a look at our products...
Our materials
- All materials
- Base material
- Mid layer
- Pads
- Top covers
- Under sole additions
Aortha Airlite
Beige
3mm
Low density EVA
Mouldable
Abrasion resistance
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Black Leather
Black
1mm
Cape nappa leather
Premium finish
For use with intact skin only
Common uses:
Top covers
Black Polypropylene
Black
30mm
High strength to weight ratio
Flexible
Strong durable devices
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Carbonium
Black | Blue
1mm
Carbonfibre effect
Smooth and durable
Premium finish
Common uses:
Top covers
Chamois
Beige
1.5mm
Highly absorbent
Hard wearing material
For use with intact skin only
Common uses:
Top covers
Dual density EVA Shore A25/A50
Blue | Green
35mm
Combination of EVA densities
More choice
Greater functionality
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Dual density EVA Shore A40/50
Beige | Green
35mm
Combination of EVA densities
More choice
Greater functionality
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Dual density EVA Shore A50/A75
Green | Red
35mm
Combination of EVA densities
More choice
Greater functionality
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
High density sheet EVA
Black
3mm | 6mm | 10mm
Shore A65
Versatile material
Durable
Common uses:
Custom pads
Under sole additions
Simple insole base
Traditional base
High density wedging
Grey | Beige
3.5° (Grey) | 5° (Beige)
Hard wearing
Provides control
Multitude of uses
Common uses:
Under sole addition
Leatherboard
Tan
1mm
Ideal base for simple devices
Forefoot stiffener
Excellent template material
Common uses:
Simple insole base
Extensions/Stiffener
Low density wedging
White
3°
Soft
Provides control
Multitude of uses
Common uses:
Under sole addition
Marble EVA
Black | Blue | Beige
1mm
Soft
Comfortable
High quality
Common uses:
Top covers
Medium density sheet EVA
Black
3mm | 6mm | 8mm | 10mm | 12mm
Shore A50
Versatile material
Durable
Common uses:
Custom pads
Under sole additions
Simple insole base
Traditional base
Medium density wedging
Yellow | Black
4° (Black) | 5° (Yellow)
Provides control
Multitude of uses
Softer
Common uses:
Under sole addition
Microfibre
Black | Blue | Tan
1mm
Soft
Absorbent
Premium finish
Common uses:
Top covers
Natural Leather/Pigskin
Tan
1mm
Hard wearing
Breathable
For use with intact skin only
Common uses:
Top covers
Natural Polypropylene
Natural
30mm | 40mm
High strength to weight ratio
Flexible
Strong durable devices
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Neosorb
Black
1.5mm
Hard wearing and durable
Comfortable
Premium finish
Common uses:
Top covers
Nora Aerosorb
Red
3mm | 6mm
Outstanding bedding characteristics
Thermoformable material
Ideal for deep heel cups
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Nora Aerosorb Green
Green
3mm | 6mm
Softer than red
Outstanding bedding characteristics
Ideal for deep heel cups
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Nora Lunairmed
Beige
2mm | 3mm
Very soft
Highly resilient
High walking comfort
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Nora Lunasoft SL
Beige
2mm | 3mm
Lightweight
Flexible
High walking comfort
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Simple insole base
Nora Lunatec Motion
Grey
3mm
Very soft
Absorbtion of shearing forces
Ideal bedding material
Common uses:
Top covers
Patterned EVA
Black and Yellow | Blue and Green Camo | Purple and Black Camo
1mm
Soft
Comfortable
High quality
Common uses:
Top covers
Perforated EVA (Aortha Airlife)
Beige
3mm
Improved air flow
Mouldable
Abrasion resistance
Common uses:
Top covers
Perforated Microfibre
Black | Tan
1mm
Perforated
Comfortable
Premium finish
Common uses:
Top covers
Plain EVA
Black | Blue
1mm
Soft
Comfortable
High quality
Common uses:
Top covers
Plastazote HD
Black
12mm
Discourages bacteria growth
Good insulating properties
Predominately used for toe blocks
Common uses:
Custom pads
Plastazote LD
White
3mm | 6mm
Easily heat moulded
Discourages bacteria growth
Good insulating properties
Common uses:
Top covers
Poron 4000
Grey
1.6mm | 3.2mm | 6.3mm
Superior comfort
Exceptional energy absorption
Dimensional stability
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Simple insole base
Poron 94
Pink
3.2mm | 6.3mm
Soft
Lightweight
Slow rebound
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Poron Vive
Green
3.2mm
Reduced pressure at load points
High energy return
Excellent shear abraison
Common uses:
Mid layer
Poron XRD
Yellow
3.2mm
Soft to the touch
Lightweight
Absorbs energy upon repeated impact
Common uses:
Top covers
Mid layer
Custom pads
Pre-covered Polyurethane
Blue polyurethane with black cover
3.2mm
Polyurethane base
Fabric top cover pre-applied
Only for use in low heel cups
Common uses:
Top covers
PU Backed Microfibre
Black
1mm
Soft
Absorbent
Premium finish
Common uses:
Top covers
Pu metertarsal pad
Blue
4mm small | 6mm medium | 7mm large
High raise
Prefabricated
Self adehesive backing
Common uses:
Prefabricated pad
Shore A18 EVA
Blue
35mm
Ultra low density EVA
Very soft
CAD CAM manufacturing
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Shore A25 EVA
Beige
35mm
Low density EVA
Cushioning
CAD CAM manufacturing
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Shore A40 EVA
Beige
35mm
Medium/Low density EVA
More supportive
CAD CAM manufacturing
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Shore A50 EVA
Black
35mm
Medium density EVA
Supportive and durable
CAD CAM manufacturing
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Shore A60 EVA
Beige
35mm
High density EVA
Hard wearing
CAD CAM manufacturing
Common uses:
CAD Insole base
Soft foam metertarsal pad
Grey
Size 1 | Size 2
Teardrop shaped
Soft foam low density
Flat
Common uses:
Prefabricated pad
Yampi Synthetic Leather
Black
1mm
Good low temperature flexibility
High resistance to abrasion
Durable
Common uses:
Top covers
Discovery Orthotics
We manufacture custom-made podiatry orthotics for businesses and NHS organisations all over the UK.
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Testimonials
I would like to say an amazing thank you to the team for their attention to detail and quick advice regarding any queries and problems with our orders. I have also been most impressed with the urgency attended to orders that I have required on a quick turnaround for clinic appointments. Keep up the good work.
Senior Orthotics Officer
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
The service I have received from you has been really great. The best from any lab I’ve worked with.
Lawrence Bevan
Private Practitioner
This has been an exemplar of partnership working, which has benefited both parties. It has been a pleasure to work with the Orthotics Team in Kent; they have been highly responsive to our requests.
Deputy Podiatric and Orthotic Services Manager
Cwm Taf University Health Board
The service is first-class. There is an outstanding team of very experienced technicians, with excellent management and administrative support. The products are good, the turn-round fast and the prices are competitive. Most importantly, they are always on hand to give advice and alter devices at short notice.
Emma Stevens-Tonks
CSH Surrey
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
CQC rating
Outstanding
24 July 2019
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