Polyurethane foam is the base material across the shapes in this range, giving each piece a soft, squeezable body that returns to shape after compression. The shapes span from compact flat pieces through to detailed three-dimensional forms. Pill tablets and capsules are compact palm-sized pieces at the simpler end. Syringe, bandage roll, beaker, and pill bottle shapes carry more visual detail and are immediately identifiable in the middle of the range. Character shapes cover a range of doctor, nurse, and physician figures, all three-dimensional PU foam with a flat print area. Alongside those, a germ shape, DNA double helix, world heart, wheelchair, and sperm shape complete the medical theme.
A pill capsule or syringe shape left on the desk of a GP practice by a pharmaceutical rep stays there through every patient consultation that follows the visit, and doesn't get cleared between appointments the way a flyer would. The logo on the shape sits in the desk environment all day without needing anyone to do anything with it after the initial placement, which is the practical case for a shape that matches the rep's product category.
Full colour digital print on PU foam allows logos with multiple colours, gradients, or photographic elements to reproduce accurately on the surface, which matters when a brand's identity relies on colour accuracy rather than a single-colour outline.
Things to Know
What is the minimum order for medical stress shapes? Most styles in this range start at 100 units, with several of the larger character and novelty shapes starting at 150 units. Single-colour printing can be added to any style at the standard run quantity, and full colour digital print is available across the range for orders where logo accuracy matters.
How long does production take for a printed run? Standard production runs take approximately two weeks from artwork approval, and several shapes in the range also carry 24-hour and three-day express options. Artwork approval is the starting point for the production timeline on any order.
Can different shapes be combined in a single order? Each shape is a separate product with its own minimum quantity, so ordering multiple shapes from the same range means placing separate orders for each. A pharmaceutical company ordering both a pill capsule and a syringe shape places two separate orders and can specify different print colours or artwork for each.
Does the print hold up through regular handling? Printed stress shapes spend significant time squeezed and compressed at desks. The print on PU foam bonds to the material rather than sitting on top as a coating, so it holds up through normal handling and doesn't degrade quickly from the squeezing the shape was made for.
