Category: Medical Textiles
Latest software for medical flat knitting
Steiger presented its upgraded software platform and new Vega medical flat knitting machine for customised orthopaedic textiles at the Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt am Main,…
New technology for silicone-based foam dressings
Freudenberg Performance Materials has developed a new technology for silicone foam dressings used in advanced wound care.
Dressing for moist or moist/wet environment
A dressing for treating a wound in a moist or moist/wet environment has been developed by the Hartmann Group, a manufacturer of medical and care…
Phototherapy garment for neonatal jaundice
A phototherapy garment for treating neonatal jaundice has been developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
Replacement heart valve made with textured yarn
A three-dimensional textile that includes a textured yarn has been developed by Edwards Lifesciences, a medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, USA.
Pre-formed absorbent wound dressing compression system
A pre-formed absorbent wound dressing under a compression wrap has been developed by Sun Scientific for use in the treatment of a wound or conditions…
Microplastic-free superabsorbent material
Elea & Lili, a startup originating from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised more than €2m in seed funding to industrialise its…
Smart bandage combines healing and monitoring
Researchers in Australia have unlocked the possibility of creating smart wound dressings that enable real-time monitoring while also being able to deliver healing agents in…
Non-invasive blood pressure measuring device
An improved non-invasive blood pressure measuring device, particularly for self-monitoring, has been developed by Huawei Technologies based in Shenzhen, China.
Moisture sensing wound dressing
A dressing with sensing capability to monitor the condition of the wound and dressing during use has been developed by Coloplast, a manufacturer of medical…
3D-printed bandage helps heal persistent chronic wounds
A team of University of Mississippi scientists are developing a method to use three-dimensional printed medicated patches to help treat persistent chronic wounds such as…
Weighted vest shows promise for preserving bone mass
More time spent standing or stepping while wearing a weighted vest showed positive changes in bone mineral density, according to a new weight loss study…
Compression garment for treating genital and/or pelvic lymphoedema
An effective compression and/or contention garment for lymphoedema treatment of the genital and/or pelvic region is disclosed by medical device manufacturer Thuasne of Levallois-Perret, France.
Innovative clothing range launched for ostomates
SIIL Ostomy, a Spanish company that specialises in apparel for ostomates – individuals living with a stoma and an ostomy bag – has launched a…
Wound dressing absorbs large volumes of exudate
An absorbent dressing for treating wounds showing strong exudation has been developed by Essity Hygiene & Health.
Researchers transform Thai silk into medical innovation
Researchers at Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University are developing silk protein into a versatile platform for medical products, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imported biomaterials…