Tape Alternative
X-Tra Wide and Standard Sizes
Water Resistant - Picture Frames Wafer to Seal
High Tact
Skin Friendly
Protects the Skin
Our Skin Barrier Arcs can be used on top or under a pouching wafer:Under the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed directly on the irritated skin around the stoma to create a smooth platform to adhere the pouch or wafer. The arcs protect the skin from trauma caused by repetitive removal of tapes and adhesives.Over the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed around the wafer to secure the edges from lifting up, creasing or loosening. Use 1-3 arcs around the edges. Skin barrier arcs provide an excellent alternative to waterproof tapes and give you a waterproof seal around the wafer when bathing, showering or swimming.These arcs are a great tape alternative and come in small and large sizes. They are water resistant with high tact, but are skin friendly.We also have Skin Barrier Sheets in the same formulation:A thin hydrocolloid sheet that protects the skin from stoma output. Highly absorbent. Cut to fit - no starter hole, non-sterile.
Pre-cut: Pre-Cut and pre-shaped for easy application, 2-inch wide arcs. Skin barrier arcs provide an excellent alternative to waterproof tapes and give you a waterproof seal around the Wafer when bathing, showering or swimming
Skin-friendly: skin-friendly Hydrocolloid arc to protect the skin and improve pouch adherence
Use under pouching system: useful for stoma care, skin barrier arcs can be used on top or under a pouching Wafer; the skin barrier arcs can be placed directly on the irritated skin around the stoma to create a smooth platform to adhere the pouch or Wafer
Use over pouching system: the skin barrier arcs can be placed around the Wafer to secure the edges from lifting up, creasing or Loosening. Use 1-3 arcs around the edges
Made in USA: Ostomy supplies - Proudly Made in USA. Extra wide thin arcs for comfortable wear, The arcs are water resistant with high tact and are a great alternative to using tape. Proudly Made in USA
Most of our products are offered with a free shipping promotion. Free shipping is standard ground shipping (carrier of our choice) within the 48 Contiguous United States ONLY.
We ship to:
- The 48 Contiguous United States
- Alaska & Hawaii
We do not ship to:
- International locations
- US Territories
Time to ship
Most items for sale on our website are in stock. Generally, most items ship within 1-2 business days. Some items may require additional processing time of 3-5 business days. As always, refer to checkout for the most accurate shipping information on a product.
Note: Shipping times are calculated in business days (Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays) and are a product of two factors: processing time + transit time.
To estimate the total order fulfillment time, see these examples.
Free Shipping:
1-2 business days + 5-10 business days = 12 business days from purchase
Economy Shipping
1-2 business days + 4-8 business days = 10 business days from purchase
Standard Shipping
1-2 business days + 3-5 business days = 7 business days from purchase
Expedited Shipping
1-2 business days + 1-3 business days = 5 business days from purchase
In-Store Pickup
In-store pickup is available for most products. Please allow 1-2 business days to process your order.
NOTE: It’s important to note that these estimates are from when the shipment is sent out. Free shipping times are estimates and are not guaranteed.
If you need a faster shipping option but don't see it listed, email us at hello@hpms.com, and we will do our best to assist you!
Shipping questions? Email us at hello@hpms.com
IMPORTANT
We work hard during the week to bring you the best customer experience possible. On the weekend, we pause our shipping and support availability to give our team time to relax and enjoy their friends and family. Therefore:
- Orders placed after 3 pm EST MONDAY-THURSDAY will be processed the following BUSINESS DAY
- Orders placed after 3 pm EST on FRIDAY will be processed the following MONDAY
- Orders placed on SATURDAY or SUNDAY will be processed the following MONDAY
We understand this may impact our ability to serve customers, and we are happy to accommodate any affected customers reasonably.
EXPEDITED SHIPPING
Expedited Shipping (1-2 business days + 1-3 business days transit time)
- Faster turnaround in shipping from receipt of order to delivery.
- Earlier order cut-off time of 2 PM EST. Orders placed before 2 PM EST typically ship the same day or within 24 business hours.
- Delivery within the stated timeframe is guaranteed, or your shipping cost will be refunded in full. Some exceptions apply.
- Any delays in shipping will be notified via email.
- Expedited shipping will be sent via the seller's preferred method. FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
INCORRECT SHIPPING ADDRESS
If the customer provides an incorrect delivery address, we are not responsible for delivering the package to the wrong location. Depending on the shipping carrier's policies, you may need to pay additional fees to redirect the package to the correct address, or the package may be returned to the sender. Any and all return shipping charges will be deducted from your total refund.
EXCEPTIONS/EXCLUSIONS
- Expedited Shipping is available within 50 United States.
- Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii addresses are excluded from free shipping promotions.
- Standard Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is an estimate, not a guaranteed date.
- Standard Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is non-refundable.
- Free Shipping within the contiguous US is an estimate, not a guaranteed date.
- Some products that are bulky or ship on-demand may not be eligible for Free Shipping and may have additional processing times. See checkout for shipping information and processing times.
- Deliveries to PO boxes must ship via USPS and may take additional time to deliver.
- We do our best to collect and post the necessary funds required for shipping an item. However, there may be instances where we may not have collected these funds due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we make every effort to collaborate with our customers to identify a feasible solution for large or bulky orders that incur high shipping costs. If additional funds need to be collected, a member of our Customer Care Team will contact you directly via email or phone.
- HPMS, Inc. The Therapy Connection reserves the right to cancel any order at any time.
- See our Shipping Policy for more details.
Questions? Email us at hello@hpms.com
Items in new, unused, and resalable condition with all original packaging and inserts intact will not* incur a restocking fee if returned within the 30-day return period.
To request an RMA, email us at hello@hpms.com
*See our FULL Return/Refund Policy for additional information on returns and refunds. Please review our Return Policy before making a return.
Tape Alternative
X-Tra Wide and Standard Sizes
Water Resistant - Picture Frames Wafer to Seal
High Tact
Skin Friendly
Protects the Skin
Our Skin Barrier Arcs can be used on top or under a pouching wafer:Under the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed directly on the irritated skin around the stoma to create a smooth platform to adhere the pouch or wafer. The arcs protect the skin from trauma caused by repetitive removal of tapes and adhesives.Over the pouching system: The skin barrier arcs can be placed around the wafer to secure the edges from lifting up, creasing or loosening. Use 1-3 arcs around the edges. Skin barrier arcs provide an excellent alternative to waterproof tapes and give you a waterproof seal around the wafer when bathing, showering or swimming.These arcs are a great tape alternative and come in small and large sizes. They are water resistant with high tact, but are skin friendly.We also have Skin Barrier Sheets in the same formulation:A thin hydrocolloid sheet that protects the skin from stoma output. Highly absorbent. Cut to fit - no starter hole, non-sterile.
Pre-cut: Pre-Cut and pre-shaped for easy application, 2-inch wide arcs. Skin barrier arcs provide an excellent alternative to waterproof tapes and give you a waterproof seal around the Wafer when bathing, showering or swimming
Skin-friendly: skin-friendly Hydrocolloid arc to protect the skin and improve pouch adherence
Use under pouching system: useful for stoma care, skin barrier arcs can be used on top or under a pouching Wafer; the skin barrier arcs can be placed directly on the irritated skin around the stoma to create a smooth platform to adhere the pouch or Wafer
Use over pouching system: the skin barrier arcs can be placed around the Wafer to secure the edges from lifting up, creasing or Loosening. Use 1-3 arcs around the edges
Made in USA: Ostomy supplies - Proudly Made in USA. Extra wide thin arcs for comfortable wear, The arcs are water resistant with high tact and are a great alternative to using tape. Proudly Made in USA
Most of our products are offered with a free shipping promotion. Free shipping is standard ground shipping (carrier of our choice) within the 48 Contiguous United States ONLY.
We ship to:
- The 48 Contiguous United States
- Alaska & Hawaii
We do not ship to:
- International locations
- US Territories
Time to ship
Most items for sale on our website are in stock. Generally, most items ship within 1-2 business days. Some items may require additional processing time of 3-5 business days. As always, refer to checkout for the most accurate shipping information on a product.
Note: Shipping times are calculated in business days (Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays) and are a product of two factors: processing time + transit time.
To estimate the total order fulfillment time, see these examples.
Free Shipping:
1-2 business days + 5-10 business days = 12 business days from purchase
Economy Shipping
1-2 business days + 4-8 business days = 10 business days from purchase
Standard Shipping
1-2 business days + 3-5 business days = 7 business days from purchase
Expedited Shipping
1-2 business days + 1-3 business days = 5 business days from purchase
In-Store Pickup
In-store pickup is available for most products. Please allow 1-2 business days to process your order.
NOTE: It’s important to note that these estimates are from when the shipment is sent out. Free shipping times are estimates and are not guaranteed.
If you need a faster shipping option but don't see it listed, email us at hello@hpms.com, and we will do our best to assist you!
Shipping questions? Email us at hello@hpms.com
IMPORTANT
We work hard during the week to bring you the best customer experience possible. On the weekend, we pause our shipping and support availability to give our team time to relax and enjoy their friends and family. Therefore:
- Orders placed after 3 pm EST MONDAY-THURSDAY will be processed the following BUSINESS DAY
- Orders placed after 3 pm EST on FRIDAY will be processed the following MONDAY
- Orders placed on SATURDAY or SUNDAY will be processed the following MONDAY
We understand this may impact our ability to serve customers, and we are happy to accommodate any affected customers reasonably.
EXPEDITED SHIPPING
Expedited Shipping (1-2 business days + 1-3 business days transit time)
- Faster turnaround in shipping from receipt of order to delivery.
- Earlier order cut-off time of 2 PM EST. Orders placed before 2 PM EST typically ship the same day or within 24 business hours.
- Delivery within the stated timeframe is guaranteed, or your shipping cost will be refunded in full. Some exceptions apply.
- Any delays in shipping will be notified via email.
- Expedited shipping will be sent via the seller's preferred method. FedEx, UPS, or USPS.
INCORRECT SHIPPING ADDRESS
If the customer provides an incorrect delivery address, we are not responsible for delivering the package to the wrong location. Depending on the shipping carrier's policies, you may need to pay additional fees to redirect the package to the correct address, or the package may be returned to the sender. Any and all return shipping charges will be deducted from your total refund.
EXCEPTIONS/EXCLUSIONS
- Expedited Shipping is available within 50 United States.
- Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii addresses are excluded from free shipping promotions.
- Standard Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is an estimate, not a guaranteed date.
- Standard Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is non-refundable.
- Free Shipping within the contiguous US is an estimate, not a guaranteed date.
- Some products that are bulky or ship on-demand may not be eligible for Free Shipping and may have additional processing times. See checkout for shipping information and processing times.
- Deliveries to PO boxes must ship via USPS and may take additional time to deliver.
- We do our best to collect and post the necessary funds required for shipping an item. However, there may be instances where we may not have collected these funds due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, we make every effort to collaborate with our customers to identify a feasible solution for large or bulky orders that incur high shipping costs. If additional funds need to be collected, a member of our Customer Care Team will contact you directly via email or phone.
- HPMS, Inc. The Therapy Connection reserves the right to cancel any order at any time.
- See our Shipping Policy for more details.
Questions? Email us at hello@hpms.com
Items in new, unused, and resalable condition with all original packaging and inserts intact will not* incur a restocking fee if returned within the 30-day return period.
To request an RMA, email us at hello@hpms.com
*See our FULL Return/Refund Policy for additional information on returns and refunds. Please review our Return Policy before making a return.