Where Skin Meets Fabric – Our Product Range
Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics develops and manufactures specialty polyurethane-coated fabrics with optimum patient outcomes in mind.
Our Healthcare & Medical coated fabric range offers solutions for applications where skin meets fabric - in Support Surfaces, Surgical & Treatment and Wearables for Medical Professionals.
Support Surfaces for Pressure Injury Prevention – Our industry-trusted Dartex® brand has been present in the global mattress market for over 40 years. This comprehensive range of fabrics offers solutions for a wide range of applications where pressure redistribution is key.
Surgical & Treatment – These biocompatible fabrics are skin safe and soft for use in clean / sterile environments
Wearables for Medical Professionals – Comfortable, reusable polyurethane fabrics for surgical gowns
Healthcare & Medical Product Range
Why Choose PU over PVC?
Preventing Avoidable Pressure Ulcers / Pressure Injuries
Medical support surface fabrics with immersion, envelopment and breathability properties are key factors in pressure ulcer / pressure injury prevention.
Skin-Safe Durability
Utilizing polyurethane-coated fabrics for surgical use ensures skin safety and eliminates the risk of compromise through failure with pinholes.
User Comfort and Safety
Breathable, comfortable fabrics designed with the user experience in mind, yet practical and safe for use by medical professionals.
Fit for Purpose
General properties that can be expected from Trelleborg’s Healthcare & Medical textile range include:
Innovative Technologies
The forerunner of Trelleborg Dartex® brand, Penn Nyla, paved the way for polyurethane coated fabrics to be adopted across hospital mattress covers and tickings in the 1990’s.
Staying true to that innovative endeavour, our healthcare & medical team is constantly researching, testing and exploring the latest developments in fabrics and coatings to ensure our customers lead the way in their sectors.
Speak to our team to find out more about our next industry blockbuster.