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The highest quality workmanship, technology and experience – coming together to meet your orthopedic needs. Specialising in the manufacture of narrow elastic textiles when it was created in 1847, we gradually moved into the production of medical and sports devices and have innovated constantly. 

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Thuasne History

From its creation to the post-war period

In 1847, Auguste Cattaert, the grandfather of Maurice Thuasne, created the company “Cattaert et Compagnie”, specialising in the sale and distribution of ribbons made in Saint-Etienne. In 1900, the company received an award at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, illustrating its dynamism and capacity to innovate even back then. Maurice Thuasne took over at the helm of the company in 1914. He went on to lead a shift in focus towards medical products between the two wars, a strategy that would guarantee the company’s independence. The Biflex and Néoplastex trademarks were registered in 1932.

From the 1950s to the 1990s: the modern era

1956 saw the creation of the first Thuasne logo. The Novélastic brand, the forerunner of the Thuasne Sport brand, was created in 1968. In 1981 a new lumbar belt – Lombax – was launched, the first in what was to become a broad range of products. The first subsidiary was created in 1984 in Belgium. The Venoflex compression hosiery range was launched in 1992. Elizabeth Ducottet, appointed CEO of the Group, continued to grow the family business and support its international development: Thuasne acquired Zimmermann, a German company specialising in venous compression.

Since 2015: focus on the future

In 2015, Thuasne inaugurated Agora, the Group’s fifth site in Saint Etienne and a “vibrant” place embodying the company’s modern spirit. A new logo was also created: some of the bandages were removed from the iconic winged angel, for a simpler, more streamlined look. The recent expansion of Thuasne continued in 2016, with the purchase of Quinn Medical in the USA and the opening of online sales platforms in China. In 2017, the Group celebrated its 170th anniversary.

Townsend Design is ISO 13485:2016 Certified

Thuasne USA is committed to maintaining the highest standard of design and manufacturing, producing the quality device customers have come to know and trust. In our pursuit of excellence Townsend Design’s Quality Management System (QMS) has received ISO 13485:2016 certification, the world’s most highly respected QMS standard. Thuasne USA stands behind the performance and reliability of our products and are honored by the hard work and dedication our team has displayed in earning such an esteemed designation.

Leadership

Shane Kelly

Chief Executive Officer

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Featured Products

Rebel 3D®

Reduce pain and instability while improving walking capacity, muscle function and quality of life.

  • Rigid aircraft grade aluminum frame
  • Patented adjustable Dual Loadshifters
  • Townsend Motion TM5+ Hinges
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Genu Ligaflex® ROM

Reduce pain and instability while improving walking capacity, muscle function and quality of life.

  • Patented integrated anti-slip silicon knitting
  • Tool-less hinge with easy to apply flexion and extension stops to restrict range of motion
  • Contoured aluminum uprights to improve fit and comfort
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SpryStep®

Reduce pain and instability while improving walking capacity, muscle function and quality of life.

  • Lightweight, durable composite construction engineered with unique laminated characteristics to prevent delamination and breakage
  • Material diversity offers strategic flexibility and stiffness to enhance performance and patient comfort
  • Proprietary posterior lateral position of the strut increases patient compliance and amplifies energy return
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