Why Choose Trelleborg for Surgical & Treatment applications?

Delivering cutting-edge solutions for healthcare and medical environments, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics is the trusted name for surgical and treatment applications. Our innovative polyurethane-coated textiles are designed with advanced technology to ensure safety, comfort, and durability for life-saving interventions and rehabilitation care. 

 

Engineered for Healthcare Excellence 

  • Skin-safe coated textiles for sterile environments
  • Exceptional softness for ease of use in surgical procedures
  • Tough coatings resistant to pinholes, ensuring reliability during surgeries

 

Sustainable and Versatile Design

  • Reusable materials that reduce landfill waste
  • Custom-made fabrics in various widths, thicknesses, and appearances
  • Transparent or colored options available for usability and differentiation

Explore how Trelleborg’s engineered solutions are crafted to support better health outcomes while maintaining sustainability and excellence in medical care.

 

For Surgical Applications:

Polyurethane-coated textiles are skin-safe for use in sterile environments like operating theatres. These textiles are incredibly soft, for ease of handling when in surgical use.

The tough coating withstands compromise from pinholes – essential during surgical procedures.

We manufacture a variety of coated fabric types in all widths and thicknesses, including transparent nylon ripstop and films; providing strength and durability in life-saving situations.

 

  • Laparoscopy & Endoscopy: Trelleborg fabrics are used for retrieval bags in routine and specialist operations. Transparent finishes available for clear visibility throughout procedures. Colored options available for easy distinction between bag sizes and uses.
  • Surgical Wound Protectors: Durable fabrics act as bacterial barriers, minimizing blood loss while promoting visibility.

 

Customizable clear or colored coatings available for size differentiation.

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Application Areas

Surgical & Treatment uses covers a range of categories within Healthcare & Medical applications. This includes, but is not limited to:

 

  • Air-Holding Bladders
  • Blood Pressure Cuffs
  • Blood Analyzing System Port Gaskets
  • Breathing Mask Dam (pin-hole free)
  • Compression therapy devices (DVT / VTE)
  • Drug delivery systems
  • Endoscopy bags
  • Laparoscopy inflatables/ bags
  • Orthopedic Inflatable Splints & Supports
  • Oxygen Delivery System Valves
  • Prosthetics
  • Surgical Tourniquets
  • Thermal Packs
  • Wound Retractors

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For Rehabilitation

It’s not all about surgery however; Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are designed for use in rehabilitation settings too.

Air-holding properties of this fabric range make it ideal for compression therapy applications, including hot and cold therapies aimed at improving blood flow for optimum patient outcomes.

 

  • Prosthetics & Orthotics: Using Dartex® coated fabrics, our products provide stretch and recovery properties that help prevent pressure injuries in vulnerable patients.

  • Compression Therapy & Wearables: Additive-free solutions (True range) designed for skin safety and allergen reduction, offering ultimate comfort during recovery.

 

Depending on the surgical or treatment application required, an additional benefit of using polyurethane-coated textiles is the ability for reuse; limiting the number of disposables to landfill or incineration.

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Surgical & Treatment

High stretch fabric for use in molding applications, such as orthotics & prosthetics.
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Surgical & Treatment

Engineered for air-holding applications where strength and flexibility is key.
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Surgical & Treatment

Additive-free coated fabrics for surgical and postoperative medical devices where allergen reduction is paramount.
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Logo - True Protect

Surgical & Treatment

Additive-free coatings with an antimicrobial treatment for demanding healthcare environments.
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Surgical & Treatment

Engineered for air-holding applications where strength and flexibility is key.
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What makes polyurethane coated fabric the best choice for Surgical & Treatment?

  • Air-holding capabilities for long-lasting inflation and deflation requirements
  • Autoclavable and machine washable for reusability
  • Breathable options for wearer comfort in rehabilitation uses
  • Creates a durable, skin-safe barrier for surgical procedures and rehabilitation devices
  • Fit for purpose – meets all required medical device standards
  • Great fabric handle for ease of manufacture and ease of use in end product
  • Sustainable choice that limits disposables going into landfill and incinerators

Key Range Attributes

As standard, all Trelleborg Fabrics for Surgical & Treatment are: 
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