Dartex® Smart Textiles

This ground-breaking technology from Trelleborg allows the whole support surface cover to act as a sensor; alerting medical professionals to any change in:

• Incontinence
• Humidity
• Movement
• Pressure
• and more

What makes it unique? Unlike a separate sensing mat, the sensors are part of the textile construction. This eliminates the need for an additional sensing surface, which could leave vulnerable skin more at risk to avoidable pressure injuries.   An additional benefit is that the whole support surface cover can be configured to monitor the patient in real time. This allows multiple options for care givers who are looking to monitor specific parts of the patient without compromising skin integrity by using multiple monitoring devices.   The fabric panel can be configured to monitor vulnerable areas when used on a support surface cover:  

• Head
• Shoulders
• Scapula
• Hips
• Sacrum
• Heels
• Toes

It can also be configured to provide real-time information when integrated into a medical device, such as blood pressure monitoring and pressure build up for orthotics & prosthetics.

 

Dartex® Smart Textiles from Trelleborg can be utilized in multiple healthcare & medical applications, including but not limited to:

Support Surfaces

• Mattress covers
• Seat cushion covers
• Moving & handling devices

Surgical & Treatment

• Blood pressure cuffs
• Orthotics & Prosthetics