Hydrocolloid

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As a classic among skin protection materials, our hydrocolloid supply offers superior properties – soft, flexible and reliable.

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What is Hydrocolloid?

Hydrocolloids are mainly derived from natural ingredients such as cellulose, gelatine and pectin. Hydrocolloid tends to form a gel when combined with liquids which are resorbed through the skin. This gel provides the necessary adhesive strength for an ostomy appliance.

Why choose hydrocolloid products?


Hydrocolloids has been used as a wound dressing for many years due to their healing and absorbent properties and are also used extensively in stoma care for baseplates and accessories (e.g. skin protection rings).

Hydrocolloid adheres to the skin by absorbing heat and moisture. This moisturising effect allows the base plate to swell slightly and ensures good adhesion to the skin – this prevents leakage and skin irritation and accelerates skin healing.

Our STOMOCUR® portfolio includes two types of hydrocolloids

STOMOCUR® Standard Hydrocolloid

  • 0,6 mm material thickness
  • Soft non-woven cover on both sides
  • Creates an optimal seal around the stoma
  • Available across the range on flat pouches

STOMOCUR® Combiflange Hydrocolloid

  • 1 mm material thickness
  • Two hydrocolloid layers bonded together ensure even better absorption of the exudating skin, as well as an optimal seal around the stoma
  • Thin, tapered border: ensuring a good secure fit even on uneven skin and provides great flexibility
  • Ideal for particularly long periods of wearing or for intensive everyday activities
  • 10-times higher adhesive strength compared to Standard Hydrocolloid
  • Soft non-woven cover on both sides
  • Available across the range in a variety of one-piece convex products, flat urostomy pouches as well as two-piece convex and flat baseplates

Unique range features


There are many features of our hydrocolloid product range:

Hypoallergenic Adhesive

Our products have been especially developed for particularly sensitive skin and may minimise the occurrence of skin irritations and allergies. All of our supplies are 100% latex-free.

Gentle on the Skin

The softness and high flexibility minimise mechanical irritation of the sensitive skin surrounding the stoma.

High Level of Comfort

The unique characteristics of this range unite to create lightness and comfort whilst wearing.

Easy to use

All our products can be easily applied and removed in just one single step.

Highly Absorbent Adhesive

Hydrocolloids absorb and retain moisture. This absorption of moisture ensures a dry, comfortable feel and supports your skin health.

High Tack Adhesion

Experience maximum safety and additional confidence. Our skin protection adheres reliably to the skin and thus prevents irritation caused by leaks.

Tapered Edge with Integral Border

The tapered skin protection ensures an optimal seal and fit, especially on uneven body contours.

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