Hermell Products was born from a modest beginning. In 1969, Dr. Herman Pollack, a podiatrist, determined that his patients needed a unique bandage that was not commercially available. In his basement, Dr. Pollack created the Softeze Tubular Foam Bandage for finger and toe protection. In the nearly 30 years since, Hermell has grown into a dynamic manufacturer that caters to North America and the world. Privately owned and operated by Ron Pollack, son of Dr. Pollack, Hermell is made up of four distinct divisions: health care, mail order, podiatry and contract manufacturing.