Category: Medical Textiles
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…
Women’s compression brand announces US launch
Luxury women’s compression health-wear brand TheRY Group has announced its expansion into the US market through a new distribution location.
Launch of ‘sensitive’ range for incontinence care
Ontex Group, the Belgium-based producer of personal care solutions, has introduced a new adult incontinence range developed to offer superior protection while being gentle on…
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,…