Medical Textiles

18th Sep 2023

Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Deeptha Khanna to its board of directors, expanding the board's size to 13 members. Khanna, currently the executive VP and chief business leader at Royal Philips, brings extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and the consumer goods and health sectors. She has previously held positions at Johnson &...

18th Sep 2023

Careismatic Brands has implemented Jesta's supply chain ERP suite to optimise its global product processes. This includes sourcing, demand forecasting, inventory management, and customer service. The company plans to scale and expand its global supply chain and brand strategies using this technology, emphasising the importance of supply chain...

31st Aug 2023

Cionic's innovative bionic clothing, the Cionic Neural Sleeve, has received multiple awards at the 2023 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) by the Industrial Designers Society of America. The Neural Sleeve, designed in partnership with fuseproject, earned a gold award for Digital Interaction and a silver award for design in the medical and...

21st Aug 2023

Tallayne will acquire the Nufabrx brand and its retail unit. This move aims to expand product accessibility across North America and global markets. Nufabrx pioneered HealthWear, a concept merging clothing with medicine delivery via patented smart-textile technology. This reflects Tallayne's commitment to amplifying Nufabrx's distribution network.

10th Aug 2023

Nufabrx and Enventys Partners have announced that they have teamed up to introduce HealthWear, a groundbreaking platform technology that integrates medicine, wellness, and health benefits into clothing. Nufabrx's patented smart-textile platform embeds active ingredients into garments, delivering therapeutic doses through body heat or moisture.

14th Jul 2023

The consortium of Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Fukui Tateami, and Teijin Limited has received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan for their surgical patch, Synfolium. The patch, used in the treatment of congenital heart disease, consists of bio-absorbable and non-absorbable yarns coated with cross-linked gelatin.

26th Jun 2023

Dual active ingredient nets, like PermaNet Dual, provide improved protection against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes, according to Tie Lan, R&D head at Swiss firm Vestergaard. The nets combine two modes of action, lowering resistance potential. Vestergaard also aims to develop alternative dual nets for rotating use to minimise environmental impact.

26th Jun 2023

Taara has introduced high-quality medical scrubs, made from recycled, bluesign approved material meeting OEKO-TEX standards. The range includes many styles, colours, and sizes with features like seam detailing, four-way stretch, fluid repellency, and tool-friendly pockets and loops. The scrubs use environmentally friendly, fluorine-free technology.

23rd Jun 2023

Swiss Precision Active is presenting CopperActive, a groundbreaking medical scrub at FIME Miami Fair. The innovative scrub incorporates copper and natural organic fabrics to combat bacteria and set a new industry standard. The mission is to provide healthcare professionals with innovative solutions that benefit both health and the environment.