From digital design to professional sport.

At Ortopedijos technika, we apply advanced manufacturing technologies to develop individual orthopaedic solutions for a wide range of needs.

One example is our custom-made protective face masks, developed using 3D scanning, digital modelling and composite materials.

These solutions are used by professional athletes, including BC Žalgiris Kaunas players, where individual fit and protection are particularly important.

But why carbon fibre instead of transparent plastic?

Vaidas Sabaliauskas, Head of Production at Ortopedijos technika, explains:

“Over more than 20 years, we have tested various materials for protective face masks. We started with bulky, uncomfortable plastic designs before moving to transparent masks. Although visually appealing, transparent plastic did not meet our long-term durability requirements.

Drawing on Western expertise, we developed carbon fibre face masks for athletes recovering from nasal injuries. The material combines exceptional strength with a thin, lightweight design.

Testing conducted by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) has demonstrated their high resistance to impact and mechanical compression.”