Introducing Medform™ DT

Introducing Medform™ DT: Wiicare’s Recycle-Ready Forming Film Solution for Healthcare

Wiicare is thrilled to announce Medform™ DT, our next-generation, all-purpose forming film designed specifically for the healthcare packaging market. Crafted from predominantly polyethylene (PE), Medform™ DT is engineered for seamless compatibility with uncoated DuPont™ Tyvek® lidding, delivering a fully recyclable, single-stream solution that meets the evolving sustainability goals of medical device manufacturers.

As a trusted leader in healthcare packaging, Wiicare understands the growing demand for high-performance materials that not only meet rigorous clinical and regulatory requirements but also address environmental concerns. Medform™ DT reflects this commitment by merging functional excellence with next-level recyclability - bringing innovation and responsibility together in one dynamic solution.

Robust Performance Across Sterilization Methods

Medform™ DT is a thermoformable film built to perform. It is fully compatible with a broad range of sterilization processes, including ethylene oxide (EO), gamma, and e-beam sterilization, ensuring protection and integrity for a wide variety of medical devices. Wiicare’s proprietary multi-layer structure ensures consistent forming across diverse HFFS (horizontal form-fill-seal) equipment, making Medform™ DT a highly versatile forming solution for manufacturers worldwide.

When paired with uncoated DuPont™ Tyvek®, Medform™ DT forms strong, reliable seals that remain intact during sterilization while offering a clean, fiber-free peel and seal evidence that clinicians can trust during time-sensitive procedures.

Why Choose Medform™ DT?

Medform™ DT was engineered with customer needs at the forefront. Here’s how it delivers:

Sustainability-Driven Design
Medform™ DT, when sealed with uncoated DuPont™ Tyvek®, creates a recycle-ready, mono-material package that aligns with growing sustainability initiatives. As illustrated in the life cycle analysis, Medform™ DT offers significant improvement over similar gauge ionomer and nylon films when factoring environmental impact to human health, ecosystem quality, climate change and resources used in the production of films.

Wiicare is proud to share that its Medform™ DT forming films have received prequalification from the How2Recycle® program, a widely recognized labeling system that promotes transparency and consumer engagement in sustainable packaging practices. This prequalification represents an important step in validating Medform™ DT’s recycle-ready credentials, reinforcing Wiicare’s commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the healthcare packaging industry.

Cost Efficiency
Offering competitive pricing when compared to traditional nylon and ionomer-based films, Medform™ DT can help lower overall packaging costs. Additional savings may be realized by eliminating the need for heat-seal coatings on Tyvek lidding. While thicker gauges of Medform™ DT may be required for heavier devices, the overall value proposition remains strong.

We estimate nearly 27% total package savings with the use of uncoated Tyvek and validating Medform™ DT in the same film gauge as a traditional nylon forming web and coated Tyvek lidding.

Versatile Forming for Shallow and Medium Cavities
Whether you’re packaging syringes, catheters, or sterile labware, Medform™ DT provides excellent forming consistency and adaptable performance across a broad range of package geometries.

Clarity Where It Counts
Designed with good contact clarity, Medform™ DT enables clear visibility of device features and markings, essential for applications such as prefilled syringes, pipettes, and catheters—supporting accuracy and confidence in healthcare settings.

Global Reach, Local Strength

With production facilities strategically located in North America and Europe, Medform™ DT is readily available to support global and regional medical device manufacturers. As an authorized converter of DuPont™ Tyvek® in North America, Europe, and Asia, Wiicare provides integrated forming and lidding solutions that streamline procurement and ensure quality at every step.

As global trade policies continue to shift, Wiicare remains committed to reliable supply and business continuity. With a strategic footprint in the United States, Canada, Finland, and Mexico, we’re ideally positioned to support customers across the Americas, Europe, and LATAM while offering mitigation strategies against evolving tariff risks.

Ideal Applications for Medform™ DT

Contrary to common misconceptions, most healthcare plastic waste is non-infectious. A 2019 study by the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council found that 85% or more of healthcare plastics generated in U.S. facilities are non-hazardous and recyclable.

Medform™ DT is perfectly suited for such applications, including:

• Prefilled Syringes – Often used without exposure to infectious materials.
• Gauze Products – Ideal for minor wound care with low contamination risk.
• Non-Invasive Catheters – Diagnostic devices with minimal biohazard exposure.
• Sterile Fluid Pathway Devices – With protective caps maintaining sterility.
• Pipettes & Labware– Recyclable and controllable for contamination risk.
• Sterile Gloves – Used in low-risk diagnostic and procedural settings.

These device types often feature shallow to medium cavities and product compositions that align well with Medform™ DT’s forming characteristics and recyclability profile.

Ready to Rethink Healthcare Packaging?

Wiicare is proud to lead the industry forward with Medform™ DT—a forming film that meets clinical needs, enables cost savings, and supports sustainability goals. Optimized with uncoated DuPont™ Tyvek® lidding, Medform™ DT represents a smart, future-ready choice for medical device manufacturers worldwide.

Connect with our knowledgeable packaging specialists to access detailed technical data sheets and our comprehensive lifecycle analysis. Discover how Medform™ DT can support your packaging performance, sustainability goals, and regulatory needs.

Contact our packaging experts today: https://wiicare.com/contact-us/

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