New period product minimises blood leakage

A team of US researchers at Virginia Tech have developed an eco-friendly, blood-absorbent biomaterial that is said to improve the performance of menstrual products by minimising blood leakage and spilling, while also helping prevent infection.

For the full story, see the August 2024 edition of Medical Textiles.

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Photos: Bryan Hsu/Virginia Tech


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