Eastex Medical fabrics are waterproof & breathable
25 Feb '11
2 min read
Eastex Products Inc is introducing a broad line of waterproof and breathable fabrics, including bedbug-resistant fabrics, for OEMs and contract manufacturers of healthcare products such as wheelchair cushions, mattresses, and orthopedic braces.
Eastex Medical Fabrics include 100% polyester and polyester-nylon blends offered in several stretch and non-stretch constructions with different coatings to match specific product requirements. Waterproof and breathable, antimicrobial, flame-retardant, and air-tight for manufacturing inflatable products, these healthcare fabrics can be sewn and sonic- or RF welded.
Supplied as 54" to 60" rolls, Eastex's waterproof and breathable Medical Fabrics are offered in standard black and light and dark blue colors, with custom color matching optional. Total thickness, weight, tensile- and tear strength, and other properties vary with each version, including 2- or 4-way stretchability. An antimicrobial bedbug-resistant fabric for mattresses is also available.
Eastex Medical Fabrics are priced according to construction and quantity. Free evaluation samples and price quotations are available upon request.
Established in 1996, Eastex Products, Inc. is a leading provider of textile products and solutions for all textile based manufacturers. With a primary focus on the Healthcare Industry, the company has developed a wide range of Technical Medical Fabrics, Neoprene Sheeting, laminates, and Hook and Loop Fastening Systems to meet the needs of manufacturers of Medical and Orthopedic Soft Goods.