Medical Textiles

27th Sep 2024

Winner Medical has acquired 75.2 per cent of Global Resources International (GRI) for approximately $120 million, marking its first international equity acquisition. This move aims to enhance global competitiveness, improve supply chain resilience, and expand product lines. GRI, a manufacturer of medical consumables, has production facilities...

25th Sep 2024

The Indian Ministry of Textiles will implement the Medical Textiles (Quality Control) Order, 2023, effective from October 1, 2024. The order mandates strict quality standards for products like sanitary napkins and baby diapers. Manufacturers must obtain a BIS license, though small-scale enterprises and SHGs are exempt from the new regulations.

7th Sep 2024

Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh expressed confidence that India will exceed $10 billion export target for technical textiles by 2030. Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat: Technical Textiles for Sustainable Growth & Development’ conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted government initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and PLI...

30th Aug 2024

HandCraft Services is investing $59 million to establish 2 new facilities in Berkeley County, generating 220 jobs. The first plant will open in 2025 and the second in 2026. This investment highlights West Virginia's emerging status as a business and healthcare hub. It manages over 110 million pounds of linen annually for hospitals and medical...

17th Aug 2024

AmorSui, a PPE brand focused on sustainability, has raised $3.5 million in seed funding from investors like Gold House Ventures and The MBA Fund. Founded by Beau Wangtrakuldee after a chemical-spill accident, AmorSui aims to create reusable, recyclable PPE to reduce the carbon footprint of medical supplies. The funding will accelerate product...

19th Jul 2024

Trelleborg is investing in a new production facility in Rutherfordton, US, to bolster its position in engineered coated fabrics. The expansion targets key sectors such as aircraft escape slides, water infrastructure, healthcare, and outdoor products. The facility, slated to be LEED-certified and carbon-neutral, will commence operations in early...

5th Jul 2024

Some combinations of three anti-microbial agents used in textile units—iodopropyl butylamine, zinc pyridyl sulfide and octyl isothiazolinone—elicit additive effects on both Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, Chinese researchers say. They integrated a specific combination of these agents into nylon without reducing its whiteness or durability.

2nd Jul 2024

US researchers have developed a silk-based, ultrathin membrane that can be used in organ-on-a-chip models to better simulate the environment inside body cells and tissues. Silk fibroin, a protein created by silkworms, allowed a substantial reduction in membrane thickness. The technology may help better understand the mechanisms behind kidney...

26th Jun 2024

Researchers at Empa are developing advanced polymer fibres for precise, long-term drug delivery, addressing the limitations of ointments and syringes. These liquid core fibres can be integrated into medical textiles for wound treatment and inflammation management. The fibres, made from biocompatible polycaprolactone, release therapeutic substances...