Cropper Medical Inc / Pro Bio Skin

What Cropper Medical Inc / Pro Bio Skin does

BioSkin LLC, operating as Cropper Medical Inc, is a US-based medical device company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Ashland, Oregon, with a retail showroom in Medford. The company designs and manufactures orthopedic braces and medical compression supports — including knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, back, calf/thigh, and compression short products — built around proprietary material technologies (Ultima fabric, tri-laminate three-layer construction, moisture-activated SkinLok grip, and Conforma flexible hinge systems) positioned as latex- and neoprene-free, hypoallergenic, and roughly 1mm thick. Product pricing is publicly disclosed at the SKU level (wrist wraps and tennis elbow bands starting at $31–$36; mid-range knee braces and compression shorts at $69–$116; premium hinged knee braces such as the Visco CrossFire with Conforma at $149.95), with free shipping over $50 and a 30-day money-back guarantee serving as risk reducers for consumers.

The company runs a hybrid direct-to-consumer / B2B go-to-market. The bioskin.com storefront targets individual consumers — particularly athletes in basketball, pickleball, running, walking, weightlifting, and yoga, and general consumers managing chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and lumbar pain — supported by an educational content engine (Injury Education Center, condition-specific blog guides, customer reviews) and organic social/email channels. A separate pro.bioskin.com portal serves orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, physical therapists, and other healthcare providers with wholesale pricing, a medical catalog, and insurance billing and reimbursement support, indicating a clinical-channel parallel to the consumer brand under the "BioSkin Pro" sub-brand. Revenue recognition is one-time unit sales on the consumer side and transaction-/wholesale-based sales on the medical side, with no subscription, SaaS, or recurring contract economics disclosed.

The company has been continuously operating for approximately 30 years, employs 51–100 people, ships across the continental US only, and discloses no funding rounds, M&A, partnerships, patents beyond registered trademarks/brand identities (BioSkin, Ultima, SkinLok, Tri-laminate Technology), external investors, or regulatory actions. It is a privately held LLC with founder/owner-led operations and a stable, single-country footprint.

Name

Cropper Medical Inc / Pro Bio Skin

Legal name

BioSkin LLC

Website

https://bioskin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BioSkin LLC is a US-based medical device company designing and manufacturing latex- and neoprene-free orthopedic braces and compression supports sold direct-to-consumer online and wholesale to medical professionals across the continental United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Braces and Medical Compression Supports

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

Keywords

• Orthopedic braces
• Medical compression supports
• Latex-free braces
• Knee braces
• Joint support products

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase of orthopedic braces and compression supports sold directly to consumers through e-commerce website and retail store. Products range from $26 to $149.
2. Wholesale to Medical Professionals: Bulk sales to medical professionals including orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and healthcare providers with wholesale pricing and medical insurance billing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BioSkin designs and manufactures latex-free and neoprene-free orthopedic braces and medical compression supports for the knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, back, thigh, and calf. The company sells its proprietary products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, a retail showroom in Medford, Oregon, and a dedicated wholesale portal for medical professionals.

Product overview

BioSkin LLC is a medical brace and compression support company offering a comprehensive portfolio of orthopedic braces and supports. The product line includes hinged knee braces (Hinged Knee Sleeve Pull-On and Wraparound styles, Visco CrossFire with Conforma), back braces (Vector Lumbar Support), wrist braces (DP2 Cock-Up Wrist Splint), elbow supports (Standard Elbow Sleeve, Tennis Elbow Band), ankle braces (APX Ankle Brace, TriLok Ankle Brace, AFTR DC Ankle Brace), compression sleeves (Thigh Sleeve), and compression shorts (Ultima Compression Shorts). Products are designed with proprietary materials including Ultima fabric, tri-laminate technology, and hypoallergenic breathable materials. The company serves both consumer and medical professional markets with products for conditions including ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and general joint pain. Business terms include free shipping over $50, 30-day money-back guarantee, and direct-to-consumer sales alongside wholesale pricing for medical professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioSkin: Primary brand for orthopedic braces and medical compression supports
• BioSkin Pro

Products and services

• Hinged Knee Sleeve - Pull On An all-purpose hinged knee brace combining a compressive sleeve with lightweight aluminum hinges to support ligaments and relieve joint pain, featuring an open-patella design and breathable material. Targeted at individuals with knee instability, ligament injuries, or osteoarthritis.
• Hinged Knee Sleeve - Wraparound A wraparound hinged knee brace with aircraft-grade aluminum hinges that move naturally with the leg, featuring soft, breathable materials and an easy front closure for contoured all-day comfort. Designed for individuals needing easier application versus pull-on designs.
• Visco CrossFire with Conforma An all-purpose knee brace priced at $149.95 featuring a silicone Visco-gel pad encircling the patella for passive massage to control edema and relieve pain, with flexible hinges that conform to the leg.
• Vector Lumbar Support A lumbar brace designed to relieve back pain using a smooth-gliding pulley system that delivers balanced, targeted compression, with adjustable vectored compression and an integrated hot/cold therapy pocket. Priced at approximately $134.
• DP2 Cock-Up Wrist Splint A lightweight 6.5-inch wrist brace that stabilizes the wrist to relieve pain from carpal tunnel, sprains, or overuse with medical-grade compression, featuring bendable aluminum stays.
• Standard Elbow Sleeve A compression sleeve made from patented Ultima material that provides medical-grade compression to improve circulation, relieve inflammation, and stabilize the elbow joint without restricting movement.
• Thigh Sleeve A compression sleeve made with patented Ultima fabric for supporting tired or injured thigh muscles, featuring SkinLok technology that activates with moisture to minimize migration during activity.
• Ultima Compression Shorts Athletic compression shorts designed for explosive activities, providing hip, groin, and hamstring support to reduce muscle fatigue, prevent injury, and accelerate recovery, featuring medical-grade compression.
• APX Ankle Brace An ankle brace with fast, lace-free application for optimal injury prevention and enhanced recovery, providing comfort and flexibility.
• TriLok Ankle Brace An ankle brace built around a unique three-point strapping system for ankle protection and general support during recovery.
• Tennis Elbow Band An elbow band that sits below the elbow to deliver pain-relieving compression with a silicone pad and extra elastic strap for targeted pressure.
• Boomerang Wrist Wrap A wrist wrap providing light support and soothing compression for tired or sore wrists during typing, lifting, or gripping activities.
• AFTR DC Ankle Brace with Compression Wrap An ankle brace designed for post-surgery or serious sprain recovery with front opening for easy application when mobility is limited.

Quantifiable outcome

• Medical-grade compression increases circulation to speed recovery from injuries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McDavid: Sports performance bracing and compression brand sold through sporting goods and DTC channels. Closely comparable to BioSkin in athlete/active-individual persona targeting and knee/ankle/wrist/elbow bracing catalog.
• Mueller Sports Medicine: Privately held maker of sports medicine braces, supports, and taping products for knees, ankles, wrists, elbows and back. Comparable in OTC sports bracing positioning, DTC channel emphasis, and price-point ladder.
• Breg, Inc. Privately held orthopedic bracing company offering knee, ankle, shoulder, spine, and wrist braces sold through medical professionals, hospitals, and DTC channels. Directly comparable in product portfolio, channel mix, and target customer to BioSkin.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of medical-grade compression stockings, orthoses, and braces sold globally through pharmacies, clinicians, and DTC. Comparable in product mix (compression + orthoses), premium materials positioning, and clinical channel sales motion.
• Medi USA: German compression therapy and orthopedic bracing company with strong medical professional channel. Comparable to BioSkin in combining compression garments (mediven) with orthotic bracing (medi orthoses) and dual DTC/clinical motion.
• Shock Doctor: Sports protective gear and bracing brand sold through sporting goods and DTC. Comparable to BioSkin in athlete-targeted knee, ankle, wrist, and elbow support products at consumer price points.

Broad incumbents

• DJO Global / Enovis (DonJoy): Large orthopedic device company whose DonJoy brand dominates the prescription knee bracing category and competes directly with BioSkin's hinged knee sleeves. Enovis/DonJoy sells to orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, and consumers with a much larger sales force and broader hospital contracts.
• Össur: Public Icelandic orthopedic device company with a sizable bracing/sport medicine line alongside its prosthetic core business. Comparable because of its orthopedic bracing portfolio and global clinical channel, though it is much larger and broader than BioSkin.

Emerging players

• KT Health (KT Tape): Sports medicine brand specializing in kinesiology tape and pre-cut support applications with overlapping athletic/active-individual customer base. Comparable because of consumer-sport positioning and recovery-focused product narrative alongside bracing.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss compression therapy specialist (medical and sports compression). Comparable to BioSkin's compression shorts and sleeves segment and clinical-channel distribution model, though Sigvaris is more deeply medical and stronger internationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bioskin
• Facebookfacebook.com/bioskin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cropper-medical-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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