Archive: May 2026
Nanofibre multi-drug treatment shows promise for glioblastoma
US researchers with the University of Cincinnati and Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a potential treatment for brain cancer that uses nanofibres embedded with a…
Shrouding blankets provide dignity and support after the loss of a child
A small wool blanket wrapped around a baby who is stillborn or lost during pregnancy can make a significant difference in an acute situation of…
Braided multi-lumen surgical textile
A braided textile for various surgical applications that includes one or more interconnected tubular structures has been developed by medical device company Arthrex of Naples,…
Sacrum silicone absorbent dressing for pressure injury care
Dimora Medical has introduced Sacrum Silicone Absorbent Soft Dressing, designed to improve the management of pressure-prone areas, specifically for the sacral region.
Collaboration to scale wool-based hygiene nonwovens
Woolchemy, the New Zealand-based materials company that transforms sheep wool into high-performance, sustainable hygiene materials, has signed a collaboration agreement with BCNonwovens, a family-owned Spanish…
Upper body and arm compression garment system
A compression garment system for applying pressure to various parts of the body in the treatment of lymphoedema and oedema and for wound healing has…
Lycra introduces stretch fibre for hygiene applications
The Lycra Company launched its Lycra Adaptiv fibre for nonwovens at the Index exhibition held in April in Geneva, Switzerland.