Technological advancements

A passion for scientific exploration, rigorous research, and a continuous focus on the clinical environment and our patients’ needs have led to the development of market leading technologies.

We were the 1st to develop Hydrocolloid technology, with a unique triple matrix formulation which drives the performance of our DuoDERM® product range.

More recently, driven by a desire to improve upon wound dressing performance, we invented patented Hydrofiber® Technology.

Hydrofiber® Technology has “unique hydration properties that differentiate it from other materials currently used for fibrous wound dressings”1.

To learn more about these technologies read on.


References [+]

  1. Waring MJ, Parsons D,. Physico-chemical characterisation of carboxymethylated spun cellulose fibres. Biomaterials. 2001; 22: 903-912.

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