Customised mastectomy bra wins award
The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel has received the 2024 Edison Gold Award in the Social and Cultural Impact (Health & Wellness) category for the development of a customised, comfortable, moisture-wicking and breathable bra to aid recovery from mastectomy.
The novel mastectomy bra takes into account requirements related to age, body mass index and body shape via an ergonomic design and a three-dimensional printed structure to provide better thermal comfort, improving body balance for recovering breast cancer patients at a lower cost, relieving potential health problems and psychological pressures during recovery, said the research institute.
For the full story, see the June 2024 edition of Medical Textiles.
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