Medical & Surgical
Performing Antiviral Tests on Protective Clothing for Infection Control
Textiles functionalized with antiviral agents are intended to reduce the risk of transmission of pathogens, particularly in a medical environment. These antiviral properties must be carefully tested and verified in …
Supercritical CO2 – FET’s Game Changer for the Biomedical Market
A much more sustainable, cost effective and very flexible process for manufacturing critical fibers based on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is being launched by the UK’s Fibre Extrusion Technologies …
Natural Renewable Resources Find Favor for Medical & Healthcare Textiles
Natural Fibers Are Continuing to Make Inroads Into a Sector Dominated by Man-Made Fibers With increasing concerns over their environmental impact, medical textiles from natural renewable resources such as natural …
Cortland Biomedical Expands Cutting-Edge Capabilities of Woven Biomedical Textile Structures
Cortland Biomedical, a full-service biomedical textiles product development company, is expanding its weaving capabilities with the incorporation of two additional Jacquard looms. This strategic move not only enhances the company’s …
Wearables & Healthcare
Materiality is rising to the forefront in some of the latest research and development in wearables for healthcare applications. The Wearables Collective symposium co-hosted by the Royal College of Art …