Product FAQ's

How does GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner work?
GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner contains billions of tiny pores that stop the passage of liquid water, but allow water vapor to pass through. Water does not wet the Liner, only your skin. Most of the water will drain quickly out the ends of your cast. After a few minutes, the water on your skin will become warm from your body heat and start to evaporate. The water vapor will then pass slowly through the Liner and out through your fiberglass cast.
NOTE: If you have a plaster cast, your cast must be kept dry at all times.

Can I get my fiberglass cast wet?
Yes. If your doctor approves, you may bathe regularly, swim, and undergo hydrotherapy without covering your cast. If you swim or use hydrotherapy, be sure to thoroughly rinse inside your cast with clean water to remove chlorine, salt, dirt, or other substances.

Can I wash my fiberglass cast?
Yes. Washing or rinsing inside your fiberglass cast may reduce odor and irritation and improve the overall skin condition of the cast area. You may use a spray nozzle at a sink or a flexible showerhead to rinse inside your cast with warm water. Never insert any object into your cast for any purpose. No special drying procedures are necessary after wetting.

Can I use soap?
Yes. You may flush the cast area with a solution of a mild, bar soap, followed by a thorough rinsing with clean water. Consult with your doctor as to which soap may be appropriate for you.

How do I dry the cast?
GORE PROCEL® Cast Liner will allow your skin and cast to dry by evaporation. Do not cover your cast while it is drying. You may experience a cooling sensation as water vapor passes out through the Liner and cast. No special drying procedures are necessary after wetting, but you may want to lightly towel off the excess water on the outside and ends of your cast. Do not insert a towel or other objects inside the cast or use heat to dry it.
NOTE: To accelerate the drying process in a short leg cast, point the foot toward the ground to drain excess water from the heel pocket.

How long does it take for the cast to feel dry?
This will vary. The time it takes to dry will depend on the type and size of the cast and climatic condition. However, many patients report that the cast feels relatively dry within one hour.