CastCoverz

What CastCoverz does

CastCoverz! (legal entity MediFAB3, LLC) designs, manufactures, and distributes Made-in-the-USA orthopedic soft goods that cover and protect casts, orthotic walking boots, splints, and braces. Founded in 2008 by Annette Giacomazzi, the company operates a portfolio of owned sub-brands — Armz!, Legz!, Bootz!, BootGuardzXtreme!, Slickerz!, Sleeperz!, Mittz!, Slingz!, CrutchWear, WalkerWear, CastCritterz!, CastCanvas, Tubez!, Sleeping Bagz!, and Ex-Fix Bagz! — together with distributed partner brands DRYPRO (patented vacuum-seal waterproof protection), AquaShield USA (latex-free waterproof protectors), and the acquired LemonAid Crutches line. Core product technology centers on latex-free 4-way stretch spandex fabric, a custom sizing system keyed to cast measurements, and DRYPRO's patented vacuum-seal waterproofing that enables full submersion.

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at castcoverz.com is the primary channel, supplemented by Amazon and Walmart marketplaces and a wholesale program to pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals supplied with pre-assembled case goods. A 2014 partnership with The VGM Group extends reach into the orthotics/prosthetics distribution channel, while private-label and licensing engagements are negotiated directly with the owner. Pricing is per-unit, ranging from roughly $19.99 (Armz!) to $74.99 (BootGuardzXtreme!), with free U.S. ground shipping and no recurring or subscription component. The company is privately held and bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), with a team of 1-10 and ~100,000+ units sold cumulatively worldwide, supported by 51,000+ customer reviews averaging 94% four/five-star ratings.

Name

CastCoverz

Legal name

MediFAB3, LLC

Website

https://castcoverz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CastCoverz! (MediFAB3, LLC) is a privately held, US-based manufacturer and e-tailer of fashionable and functional covers for casts, orthopedic walking boots, splints, and braces, selling direct-to-consumer online and through wholesale and marketplace channels to individual orthopedic patients and medical retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Soft Goods

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Cosmetic Packaging (Pouches, Sachets, Stick Packs) (IMALAJAE)

Keywords

• Orthopedic soft goods
• Cast covers
• Walking boot covers
• Waterproof cast protection
• Mobility accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Solana Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: B2C e-commerce sales through castcoverz.com website. Customers purchase individual products for personal use. Free shipping on all U.S. orders with no minimums during promotions.
2. Wholesale Distribution: B2B wholesale sales to medical retailers including pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals. Products sold in case goods with best-selling quantities, sizes, and fabrics. First orders via credit card or PayPal; subsequent orders Net 30 on approved credit.
3. Marketplace Sales: Sales through third-party marketplaces including Amazon and Walmart, expanding reach to customers who discover products through these platforms.
4. Private Label/Licensing: Private label options available for retailers. Contact owner Annette directly for custom branding arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CastCoverz designs, manufactures, and retails Made-in-the-USA fashionable and functional soft goods that cover casts, orthotic walking boots, splints, and braces. Its product ecosystem includes fabric cast covers (Armz!, Legz!), sleeping covers (Sleeperz!), weatherproof covers (Slickerz!, BootGuardzXtreme!, Mittz! Dry), boot covers (Bootz!), boot accessories (Sleeping Bagz!, Ex-Fix Bagz!), arm slings (Slingz!), crutch and walker accessories (CrutchWear, WalkerWear), itch-relief (CastCooler), shoe balancers (EvenUp), and waterproof protectors (AquaShield USA, DRYPRO, DRYPRO Lite), with custom sizing and custom designs offered.

Product overview

CastCoverz! is a leading manufacturer and e-tailer of Made-in-the-USA essential orthopedic soft goods, offering a comprehensive portfolio of fashion and functional cast covers, brace covers, boot covers, and mobility accessories. The core product line includes Armz! and Legz! (fashion cast covers), Bootz! and BootGuardzXtreme! (walking boot covers), Slickerz! and Sleeping Bagz! (weatherproof covers), Sleeperz! (sleep comfort covers), CrutchWear (crutch accessories), and EvenUp (shoe balancers). The company also distributes partner brands including AquaShield USA (latex-free waterproof protectors) and DRYPRO/DRYPRO Lite (vacuum-seal waterproof protectors). Additional offerings include Custom CastCoverz! (personalized covers), CastCritterz! (children's animal-themed covers), and the acquired LemonAid Crutches line. Founded in 2008, the woman-owned company serves consumers directly through its e-commerce site and wholesale channels (Amazon, Walmart), with over 51,000 customer reviews averaging 94% 4-5 stars.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrutchWear: Designer crutch covers and accessories for forearm and standard crutches
• BootGuardz Xtreme
• Armz
• Legz
• Sleeperz
• Slickerz
• Mittz
• Slingz
• Bootz
• CastCanvas
• CastCritterz
• Tubez

Products and services

• Armz! Arm Cast Cover Fabric covers for arm casts, thumbs, and fingers that protect clothing, furniture, and skin from snags and scratches while expressing personal style. Made from latex-free spandex with 4-way stretch in short-arm and long-arm sizes.
• Legz! Leg Cast Cover Fashionable leg cast covers that protect casts, furniture, and clothing while providing stylish options for patients with leg casts.
• Sleeperz! for Legs Warm, soft micro-fiber or fleece leg cast covers designed for nighttime use to prevent scratching and snagging during sleep. Available in Short Leg sizes and Custom Sizing.
• Sleeperz! for Arms Soft micro-fiber or fleece arm cast covers designed for nighttime use to eliminate scratches from casts rubbing against body or bedding. Available in Short Arm and Long Arm sizes.
• Bootz! Walking Boot Cover Fashionable and functional slip-on covers for orthopedic walking boots that protect against lint, fuzz, dust, and pet hair while adding style. Available in high-top and low-top variants.
• BootGuardzXtreme! Extreme Weather Protection Extreme weather protection covers for orthopedic walking boots designed for snow, sleet, rain, and sub-zero climates with optional sewn-in liner.
• Slickerz! Weatherproof Leg Cast Covers Weatherproof leg cast covers with drawstring closure designed to keep rain, snow, and sand out of casts.
• Sleeping Bagz! Boot Covers Boot covers designed to protect bedding from orthopedic walking boots, providing a cleaner sleeping environment.
• Ex-Fix Bagz! External Fixator Covers Covers specifically designed for external fixators used in orthopedic procedures.
• Slingz! Designer Arm Slings Designer arm slings combining fashion and function for arm injury recovery.
• Mittz! Cozy Warm Fleece Hand Cover Warm fleece hand cast covers for cold weather that keep hands warm and comfortable during recovery.
• Mittz! Dry Water-Repellent Hand Cover Water-repellent hand cast covers for wet weather that protect hands from rain, snow, and sand without submersion.
• CrutchWear Designer Crutch Covers Fashionable crutch accessories including covers for forearm and standard crutches available in print fabrics and silks.
• WalkerWear Fashion Walker Bags Fashion walker bags providing stylish storage solutions for walker users.
• EvenUp Shoe Balancer Orthotic shoe lift device that equalizes leg length to prevent hip, knee, and back pain when wearing orthopedic walking boots or post-operative shoes.
• CastCooler Itchy Cast Relief Itchy cast relief device that attaches to vacuum cleaners to dry moisture inside casts and relieve itching.
• AquaShield USA Watertight Cast Protector Latex-free waterproof cast and bandage protectors for showering, bathing, and swimming, available for arms and legs in pediatric and adult sizes.
• DRYPRO Waterproof Cast Protector Waterproof cast protectors with patented vacuum seal technology for complete watertight protection during swimming, bathing, and water activities.
• DRYPRO Lite Waterproof Cover Water-resistant splash-proof sleeve for showering and light water activities, made from surgical latex designed to stretch up to 600% without tearing.
• Custom CastCoverz! Custom-designed cast covers personalized to match specific needs, events, or styles including wedding dresses and custom measurements.
• CastCritterz! Animal-Themed Cast Covers for Children Animal-themed cast covers for children that transform broken limbs into 3-D animal adventures.
• LemonAid Designer Color Crutches Designer aluminum crutches and crutch accessories in colorful designs, acquired in 2012.
• Tubez! Brace Covers Brace covers for hand braces and splints, expanding the fashion cover line beyond traditional casts.
• Hand Splint Fashion Cover Fashion covers for hand splints, providing stylish and protective options for patients with hand splints.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% 4 and 5 star reviews across 51,000+ reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The VGM Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2014Partnership agreement signed in November 2014. VGM Group is a provider of orthotics and prosthetics services, making this a strategic partnership for expanding distribution in the orthopedic healthcare channel.
• AquaShield USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCastCoverz! partners with AquaShield USA as the oldest manufacturer of cast waterproof products in the United States. AquaShield provides latex-free waterproof cast protection products sold through CastCoverz!'s platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brownmed: Manufacturer of orthopedic soft goods including silicone strips, braces, and recovery accessories under brands like IMAK and Nice Stretch. Closely comparable product category (orthopedic soft accessories) and similar B2B/B2C distribution approach.
• Dry Corp (DRYPRO): Manufacturer of the patented DRYPRO vacuum-seal waterproof cast and bandage protectors that CastCoverz! distributes. Operates as both a competing DTC brand and a CastCoverz! partner, with near-identical waterproof protection technology.
• AquaShield USA: Manufacturer of latex-free waterproof cast and bandage protectors for showering, bathing, and swimming. Direct product overlap with CastCoverz!'s waterproof category and a current distribution partner of CastCoverz!.

Broad incumbents

• Ossur: Global orthopedic leader in braces, supports, and prosthetics serving the same orthopedic patient population, but at much larger scale and across both soft goods and rigid bracing. Operates broadly in the same clinical channel CastCoverz! targets via VGM Group.
• Enovis (DJO Global): Major orthopedic devices and soft-goods company behind Aircast walking boots, DonJoy braces, and other recovery products. Competes indirectly through boot/brace accessories and serves the same pharmacy/clinic channels as CastCoverz!.
• Breg: Orthopedic bracing and cold therapy products company serving sports medicine, post-operative recovery, and orthopedic clinics. Comparable patient population and channel (clinics, DME distributors) but with a much broader medical device portfolio.
• Mueller Sports Medicine: Established manufacturer of athletic braces, supports, tapes, and hot/cold therapy products sold through sporting goods and pharmacy retail. Overlaps with CastCoverz!'s brace/cast accessories and shares a strong retail/wholesale distribution orientation.
• 3M Health Care (Futuro brand): 3M's Futuro line is a mainstream retail brand of braces, supports, and compression products sold in pharmacies and mass retail — directly competing for shelf space and consumer mindshare with CastCoverz! medical-retail products.

Emerging players

• Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products: Smaller orthopedic soft-goods manufacturer offering braces, supports, and foot care products with similar specialty-channel distribution (medical retail, online). Comparable size and product breadth to CastCoverz!.

Others

• VGM Group: Distribution and services partner for orthotics and prosthetics providers and HME/DME dealers. Not a product competitor, but a strategic partner of CastCoverz! that enables access to the institutional orthopedic channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/castcoverz
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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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