Category: Medical Textiles
Lymphoedema compression sleeve apparatus
An improved lymphoedema compression sleeve apparatus and system is disclosed by Desmond Pepe of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, USA.
Wound dressing with sensor
The effective management of wound exudate and the importance of reducing the exposure to harmful constituents can be an important aspect of protecting the healing…
Chinese firm to build medical supplies plant in Vietnam
Chinese medical device manufacturer Winner Medical Group is to invest more than US$60m to build a medical supplies production facility in Quang Ninh province, northern…
New ownership for UK nonwovens producer
UK nonwoven fabric producer Nonwovenn, headquartered in Bridgwater, Somerset, has been acquired from BGF by CorpAcq, the Altrincham, UK-based business acquisitions compounder backed by TDR…
Compression therapy market to reach US$3.6bn by 2033
The global compression therapy market was valued at US$2bn in 2024 and is projected to reach US$3.
Safer, fluid-repellent nonwoven textiles for medical apparel
A solution for making medical nonwovens fluid repellent that eliminates the need for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has been developed by Magnera.
Compression bandage for heavily bleeding wounds
A compression bandage for the initial treatment of injuries in emergency situations, particularly injuries and wounds caused by trauma that frequently involve heavy bleeding, has…
Compression garment for prevention and treatment of cellulite
A compression garment for the treatment of cellulite, configured to be worn over at least a wearer’s pelvic area and upper legs.
Bandage containing an information element
A bandage made from a fibre-containing material that provides a user with information relating to the bandage in a simple manner, even when further accompanying…
Award for washable nonwoven sanitary pads
Auckland, New Zealand-based Confitex Technology has won the 2025 Hygienix Innovation Award for its washable nonwoven sanitary pads, recognising exceptional innovation in absorbent hygiene materials,…
Ontex launches ‘sustainable’ night-time diapers
Belgium-based personal care specialist Ontex has launched Dreamshield 360 Night Pants, a new night-time concept designed to give babies dry nights.
Taiwan alliance targets Thailand’s healthcare market
To address the export challenges faced by Taiwan’s textile industry amid global trade and tariff pressures, functional and smart textiles manufacturer Asiatic Fiber Corporation has…
Curable immobilising cast dressing
A curable immobilising cast dressing has been developed by UV Cast of Bialystok, Poland.
Pedilay Foot wins German Medical Award
KOB, a supplier of medical devices and special elastic textiles, has won the German Medical Award for its Pedilay Foot, a ready-to-use, elastic secondary dressing.
Osmotic bandage improves drainage
An osmotic bandage for treating wounds, such as cuts, abrasions, minor burns, blisters and post-surgical incisions, has been developed by scientists at Florida A&M University,…
Panty liners that prevent bacterial vaginosis
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are developing a panty liner that supports the health of the vaginal environment to prevent…