Medical & Surgical
Medical Nonwovens Move Center Stage In The Push For Eco‑Friendly Disposables
Environmental targets, infection‑control demands and supply‑chain shifts drive renewed focus on single‑use fabrics. Absorbent hygiene products continue to lead global consumption of disposable nonwovens, yet the healthcare and medical sector …
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 …