Quote Originally Posted by gcm0285 View Post
I have searched the internet and can't really find a resource that gives a list of plastics that are safe for long periods of skin contact (such as brace or other medical device). I'm fairly sure Nylon is safe, but I was wondering if cheaper materials such as PLA and ABS would be ok.

Thanks!
Nylon is not very safe for skin. It is mostly made of petroleum and it often gives a permanent chemical finish that could be harmful to the skin.