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LookChina develops 4-way stretchable knitted spacer fabric
16 Oct '09
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1) Reduction in the fluid build up in surgical area (Edema reduction and management);
2) Compression of body tissues, which speeds up the healing process;
3) Support and promotion of new skin adhesion to newly contoured surfaces;
4) Holds surgical dressing in place; allowing the patient to have more freedom of movement; and
5) Enhancement in blood flow.
Although there are many applications that 2-way stretchable or elastic wraps have been used, its construction does not provide even compression distribution, its monotone or narrow range of compression with poor elastic memory limits its use in medical garments for patients. Until recently, most compression wear apparel has been made from 2-way stretchable or a thin 4-way stretchable knitted fabric with or without lamination of the center element. However, newer fabrics which provide a 4-way stretch, even compression, air permeability, and thermal insulation with cushioning effects are emerging as “Healing Wear”.
Healing wear is a compression medical garment with a specific purpose: to encourage the healing and recovery process after a reconstructive or aesthetic medical procedure, and to help the skin conform to its new contours. Current uses include maternity and postpartum support products for pregnant women and garments for cesarean incision healing, stretched abdominal muscles, abdominal separation, spinal realignment, back pain, posture improvement, organ repositioning, ligament stabilization, breast tenderness and liposuction for both men and women.
Healing wear requires the fabric to possess the following physical properties:
1) Even compression in all directions (4-way stretchable) and cushioning effect
2) Thermal insulation, temperature regulation, air permeability and breathablity
3) Lasting and sustained compression memory
4) Easy care, machine washable and tumble dry
5) No yarn raveling, which to retain healing wear's integrity after been cut or pierced, as holes are often made to accommodate patient fluid drain or intravenous tubes during medical treatment
In additional to the fabric quality requirements listed above, healing wear garment production requires customization to ensure accurate compression is applied to the uniqueness of the personal physiques or a special surgical area.
Our new feature-enhanced 4-way stretchable knitted spacer fabric has special properties and versatility. We believe our spacer fabric will positively impact usability of spacer fabric in home textiles, automobile interiors, apparel and medical applications. 4-way stretchable knitted spacer fabric will offer consumers a great deal of opportunities by altering yarn selection and spacer gauge, it results modifying fabric weight, thickness, aesthetics, physical properties and cost of the fabric to meet market specific needs.
2) Compression of body tissues, which speeds up the healing process;
3) Support and promotion of new skin adhesion to newly contoured surfaces;
4) Holds surgical dressing in place; allowing the patient to have more freedom of movement; and
5) Enhancement in blood flow.
Although there are many applications that 2-way stretchable or elastic wraps have been used, its construction does not provide even compression distribution, its monotone or narrow range of compression with poor elastic memory limits its use in medical garments for patients. Until recently, most compression wear apparel has been made from 2-way stretchable or a thin 4-way stretchable knitted fabric with or without lamination of the center element. However, newer fabrics which provide a 4-way stretch, even compression, air permeability, and thermal insulation with cushioning effects are emerging as “Healing Wear”.
Healing wear is a compression medical garment with a specific purpose: to encourage the healing and recovery process after a reconstructive or aesthetic medical procedure, and to help the skin conform to its new contours. Current uses include maternity and postpartum support products for pregnant women and garments for cesarean incision healing, stretched abdominal muscles, abdominal separation, spinal realignment, back pain, posture improvement, organ repositioning, ligament stabilization, breast tenderness and liposuction for both men and women.
Healing wear requires the fabric to possess the following physical properties:
1) Even compression in all directions (4-way stretchable) and cushioning effect
2) Thermal insulation, temperature regulation, air permeability and breathablity
3) Lasting and sustained compression memory
4) Easy care, machine washable and tumble dry
5) No yarn raveling, which to retain healing wear's integrity after been cut or pierced, as holes are often made to accommodate patient fluid drain or intravenous tubes during medical treatment
In additional to the fabric quality requirements listed above, healing wear garment production requires customization to ensure accurate compression is applied to the uniqueness of the personal physiques or a special surgical area.
Our new feature-enhanced 4-way stretchable knitted spacer fabric has special properties and versatility. We believe our spacer fabric will positively impact usability of spacer fabric in home textiles, automobile interiors, apparel and medical applications. 4-way stretchable knitted spacer fabric will offer consumers a great deal of opportunities by altering yarn selection and spacer gauge, it results modifying fabric weight, thickness, aesthetics, physical properties and cost of the fabric to meet market specific needs.
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