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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…

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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.

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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…

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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,…

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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.

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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…

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Curable immobilising cast dressing

A curable immobilising cast dressing has been developed by UV Cast of Bialystok, Poland.

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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.

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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,…

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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…

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