Medical Devices / Wearables

Skin-Contact Adhesives

Our skin-contact adhesives deliver secure fixation, breathability, and gentle removal. Engineered for comfort, long-term wear, and reliable performance in medical and wearable applications.

Kenosha is a trusted partner for high-performance, medical-grade adhesives used in diagnostics, healthcare, and wearable technology.

Our skin-safe adhesives combine secure fixation, breathability, and user comfort, making them ideal for continuous monitoring and long-term wear.

From continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and wearable ECG devices to transdermal patches and temperature sensors, Kenosha adhesives ensure reliable adhesion without irritation, even during extended use.

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The role of adhesives in medical wearables

In wearable medical devices, the adhesive is a critical interface between device and skin. It must hold securely while allowing movement, perspiration, and moisture exchange, and still remove gently withouth residue or trauma.

Kenosha’s skin-safe adhesive systems maintain consistent performance through sweat, motion, and temperature variations, ensuring both accurate data collection and patient comfort.

Skin-safe and biocompatible solutions

All Kenosha adhesive systems are:

  • Biocompatible and hypoallergenic
  • Breathable and water-resistant for long-term wear
  • Residue-free removable to prevent trauma or irritation
  • Available in single- or double-coated constructions

Our adhesives suit all skin types and can be combined with films, foams, or nonwoven backings for optimal flexibility and design freedom.

Adhesive types for different wearable devices

We supply specialized adhesive systems for a wide range of devices:

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)

Long-wear silicone adhesives with high breathability and gentle removal

Wearable ECG & EEG monitors

Acrylic or hybrid systems offering stable signal contact and repositionability

Transdermal patches & drug delivery systems

Medical-grade acrylics and hydrogels with controlled permeability |

Wearable blood pressure & activity trackers

Flexible, low-tack adhesives for comfort and movement

Pulse oximeters & temperature monitors

Skin-friendly adhesives with moisture management and optical clarity

Each formulation is optimized for wear time, flexibility, and sensor accuracy.

Skin-Contact Adhesives

Why choose Kenosha Skin-Contact Adhesives?

  • 25+ years of experience in medical adhesive development
  • Proven adhesion for continuous and wearable devices
  • Safe for all skin types
  • Scalable supply from R&D samples to mass production
  • Trusted by European healthcare and diagnostics innovators

Customization and performance options

Kenosha supports both standard and custom configurations:

  • Tailored adhesion levels for short-term or 14–28 day wear
  • Trilaminate adhesive constructions for layered device assembly
  • Coating on PET, polyurethane, or medical-grade non-woven films
  • Die-cutting and lamination for prototyping and production

Quality & Certification

  • ISO 9001:2025 – Quality Management
  • Produced under clean-room conditions when required
  • Full batch traceability all raw materials

Each adhesive is tested for peel strength, tack level, shear resistance, and moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) to ensure consistent performance in clinical environments.

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