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Freudenberg shows wound care innovations at INDEX

17 Apr '14
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Freudenberg Nonwovens presented innovations in wound care at INDEX 2014. With over 30 years’ experience in the medical sector, the company is well prepared to tackle any challenge, a comprehensive portfolio for traditional wound care is complemented by solutions for ostomy applications.
 
Freudenberg Nonwovens systematically focuses on innovations, from antibacterial finishing to the use of chitosan fibers in advanced wound care products, and offers tailor-made solutions – not just for the medical industry.
 
In the past knitted fabrics were mainly used to care for wounds; today, though, it is hard to imagine wound care without nonwovens. Freudenberg and its long-standing know-how have been instrumental in bringing about the transition to functional nonwovens as the base material for wound care. 
 
The company is not only presenting the latest developments in traditional wound care at INDEX 2014, but is also showcasing numerous innovations in the field of advanced wound care, where the wound environment must be kept moist. That is why Freudenberg primarily uses highly-absorbent fibers. The material adapts perfectly to fit the wound bed – which makes life much easier for chronic wound sufferers in particular.
 
One major innovation is the use of chitosan fibers. In combination with hydroactive nonwovens, this biopolymer brings new perspectives for the healing process and is already proving its worth in practice. “Our experts have extremely extensive material know-how. 
 
We process all types of fibers and offer several options for individual solutions in addition to standard products,” explains Dr. Oliver Heneric, Business Segment Management Medical Europe at Freudenberg Nonwovens.
 
“That makes us the market leader in ostomy applications, for example, and we are also pressing ahead with the latest developments in transdermal applications in the USA.” Research into transdermal solutions is based on cooperation with Japan Vilene Company, a Freudenberg joint venture partner with extensive know-how in this segment.

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