Archive: July 2021

Bhat new material

Elastic nonwoven composite fabrics have potential for medical use

A new nonwoven composite that is stretchable, breathable and absorbent is claimed to be a more sustainable alternative to materials currently used to make medical...

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Absorbable stitches with antibacterial protection

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is recommending the adoption of absorbable stitches with antibacterial protection for use on the UK’s National...

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Environmentally sustainable fabrics launched

UK-based textile manufacturer Meryl Medical has launched a range of environmentally sustainable fabrics, developed in partnership with Nylstar Hydrogen Technologies.

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Biocompatible textile mesh from palm fibres

Natural materials have been gaining popularity in recent years as sustainable alternatives for use in tissue engineering, which requires scaffolds with complex architectures, low cost...

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Compression garment for lymphoedema treatment

A compression garment for the treatment of lymphoedema has been developed by Thuasne of Levallois-Perret, France.

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Knitted haemostatic bandage

A knitted bandage claimed to provide excellent haemostatic properties and fluid absorbency has been developed by medical device company Beeken Biomedical.

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