What is hypoallergenic adhesive? We use hypoallergenic adhesive in our pad (or reservoir) patches. These patches can be worn on the skin for up to 7 days when properly applied. Hypoallergenic adhesive is less likely to cause allergic reactions compared to a non-hypoallergenic adhesive. It contains fewer potential allergens. What is medical-grade […]
Custom Patch Manufacturers are in the business of creating topical patches for each of their customers on a custom basis. American Custom Technologies is a custom contract manufacturer – we make our patches fresh for each customer, on their request, to their specifications. Patch size, shape, the active ingredients chosen, and a wide […]
Vitamin and nutraceutical patches are American Custom Technologies’ most popularly manufactured products Vitamin Patches Vitamin patches offer a solution to a common problem. Many people in the modern world are deficient in various nutrients due to soil depletion and less-than-perfect eating habits. Taking additional vitamins is one way to improve overall health and well-being. […]
First, apply your patches to clean, dry skin. If you apply a patch to skin with lotion or cream already on it, the patch adhesion will suffer. Some customers choose to clean the site with rubbing alcohol prior to patch application. Second, apply the patch to hairless skin. This isn’t, contrary to […]
You ask… What’s the big deal with the FDA disclaimer? I’d really like to make some marketing claims about my product – and everyone else seems to be doing it! We answer…. If you make claims about your product, you might as well start the ball rolling with a new […]
You ask… Can’t pretty much anything be absorbed through the skin? How do you guys know? Why do you charge for formulation assistance? We answer… No, not everything can be used in a patch – even if it absorbs in other situations. A variety of factors come into play when determining whether or not […]
You ask… Why does my patch material have to be occlusive? I’d love to use a fabric, something breathable, something that I can compost… and I see other companies using these materials. Can you make me something like that? We answer… An occlusive barrier is one of the major components of […]