Category: Medical Textiles
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…
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.