Category: Medical Textiles
Comfortable radiation protection clothing
Germany-based Mavig has integrated high-tech materials using Outlast technology into its protective clothing and head wear designed specifically for radiology, providing more comfort, better concentration…
Tissue deformation measurement promises better-fitting medical apparel
Researchers at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a novel anthropometric method that delivers highly accurate measurements to enhance the performance and design of…
Medical approval for nonwoven veils
James Cropper has announced that its Optiveil range of lightweight polyester veils has passed critical medical testing, confirming its safety for human contact and suitability…
Programmable surgical mesh launched
PrintBio announced the commencement of its phased commercial rollout of DynaFlex Programmable Surgical Mesh at the American Hernia Society Annual Meeting, held in September in…
Medical clothing brand combines functionality with culture
Alaga, a new medical clothing brand, is due to be launched by Filipina healthcare entrepreneur Maria Damian and Filipina fashion designer Loj Toñacao, who bring…
Pressure-stable wound treatment product for necrotic ulcers
A pressure-stable, multilayer wound care product that can be cut to size, especially for the treatment of ulcers on the sole of the foot, has…
Launch of UK biomedical textiles innovation lab
Corza Medical, a global manufacturer of surgical technologies and medical device components, has inaugurated its new Biomedical Textiles Innovation Lab in Taunton, Somerset, UK.
Bacterial cellulose-based dressing for burn wound care
A research team in China has developed a novel bacterial cellulose (BC) based haemostatic dressing that enables rapid and sustained bleeding control.
PFAS found in reusable period products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”, are being identified in an increasing number of places.
Medical-grade green fibre for surgical visualisation
The Ulteeva Purity blue UHMWPE fibre portfolio of DSM-Firmenich has been expanded with the first medical-grade green ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre.
Textile implants with variable gripping filaments
Surgical repair textiles with controllable friction characteristics have been developed by Tela Bio, a surgical reconstruction company of Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA.
Hiatal hernia repair mesh with starlock configuration
A hiatal hernia repair mesh with a starlock configuration has been developed by Dr David Syn of SYN LLC, Lubbock, Texas, USA.
Life-saving tourniquet to control bleeding
A compression garment for winding and applying a tension force to a limb to control bleeding has been developed by TW Medical, a manufacturer of…
Electronic knee sleeve transforms osteoarthritis pain relief
An electronic knee sleeve providing relief from osteoarthritis pain has been developed by a team from the UK’s University of Southampton.
Weighted vests solution for bone loss still elusive
A new randomised clinical trial, led by a team of US researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University, did not…
Domestic washing machines fail to remove pathogens from textiles
Healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a study by…