Category: Medical Textiles
Smart diaper solution for incontinence
Personal hygiene group Ontex has developed a smart diaper that automatically alerts caregivers when the pad needs to be changed.
Antiviral fabric claimed to kill Covid-19 virus
Jinan Shengquan Group (SQ Group) in collaboration with Hong Kong’s Nano and Advanced Materials Institute has released the latest research results on a new antiviral,...
Soft suture anchor of electrospun fibres
A flexible anchor composed of nonwoven electrospun fibres for coupling a suture to a bone has been developed by Zimmer Biomet (formerly Biomet Sports Medicine).
Bacterial-adsorbing and moisture-holding wound dressing
A major problem in healing wounds associated with high bacterial loads is tissue damage due to the release of toxins and enzymes and the possible...
Textile-based sensor detects pressure points for amputees
A soft, flexible sensor made with electrically conductive yarns could be used to determine pressure points in the socket of an amputee’s prosthetic limb, according...
Nanosensors detect infections in smart bandage
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have developed a smart bandage that can detect and monitor an infection in a wound via the integration...
Launch of absorbent washable underwear
Hygiene and health company Essity is launching new ranges of washable absorbent underwear within its feminine care and incontinence products categories.
Pandemic creates boom for medical nonwovens
Global demand for nonwovens in medical applications was forecast to reach US$2.
Non-organic period products generate large amount of plastic waste
Research from a London, UK-headquartered supplier of personalised, organic period-care products delivered by post has revealed the large amount of plastic waste that results from...
Mesh suture prevents pull-through
A mesh suture that prevents suture pull-through and improves biocompatibility has been developed by researchers at Northwestern University of Evanston, Illinois, USA.
Antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal wound dressings with open structures
Wound dressings having antibacterial, antiviral and/or antifungal activity have been developed by ConvaTec Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Turn Therapeutics to file for clearance of antimicrobial wound matrix
Advanced wound care specialist Turn Therapeutics has announced it has received positive data for its absorbent, antimicrobial regenerative wound matrix called Flex Antimicrobial.
Antibacterial eye compresses and face masks
UK-based eye care specialist Body Doctor has introduced an antibacterial fabric to its range of eyelid hygiene products with the launch of its AB+ face...
Using recycled materials in hospital textiles
Hospitals consume vast amounts of disposable nonwoven products, such as sheets and wipes.
High-strength multi-component suture
A method for making a multi-component and multi-coloured expanded polytetrafluoroethylene monofilament is disclosed by Teleflex Medical.
TheraCell delivers more than 25,000 licensed bone fibre grafts
TheraCell, a developer of technologies for bone and soft tissue repair, has announced that more than 25,000 of its demineralised bone fibre products have been...