Advantages Disadvantages Plaster Porous Very moldable, conforming Inexpensive Non-irritating Heavy May interfere with radiology Messy Dries in 24 hours Average durability Water vulnerability Fiberglass Lightweight Radiolucent Very strong, durable 3-4 year shelf life Sets in 4-5 minutes, dries in 1 hour “Waterproof” Non-porous Not as conforming Expensive Synthetic padding may irritate Additional cost to patient
