World leaders in technical support surfaces for pressure injury prevention
You will have different requirements of your support surface depending on the end-use. Here we can help you find the right fabric for your specific product, from the most comprehensive range of medical support surfaces available in the world.
Dartex has developed medical support surfaces for each unique care need. From pressure area care, to patient transfer and infection control. We have comprehensive ranges of fabrics for use in hospital, care homes and independent living. Here we can propose the right solution for your care need.
We offer two distinct fabric ranges; Dartex Classic and Dartex Advanced Technologies, which provide specialist properties depending on the medical needs of the patient. Find out more about the right choice for your application using the navigation links on the right.
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Dartex is an international business, with transfer coating and transfer laminating manufacturing facilities on both sides of the Atlantic. We produce the highest quality fabrics for the world-wide healthcare market. All our fabrics are expertly engineered to be used in a variety of patient support surfaces.
Dartex Coatings Ltd. Acton Close Long Eaton Nottingham, NG10 1FZ United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)115 983 7676 Fax: +44 (0)115 973 6387
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our products > MicroClimate
Dartex MicroClimate utilises our most advanced moisture vapour transfer technologies. By significantly reducing the build-up of perspiration, our MicroClimate solutions maximise patient comfort while helping to minimise the risk of developing pressure ulcers during care.
MicroClimate is ideal when handling patients who are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers, including immobile and bariatric patients, as well as those with heavily exuding wounds.
The International Review on Pressure Ulcer Prevention published by Wounds International in 2010 highlighted that some investigators have examined how changing local skin temperatures affects the impact of pressure on tissues. In an animal study, a known pressure (100mmHg) was applied for five hours with indentors heated to 25, 35, 40 and 45°C.
Moderate muscle damage was seen at 35°C and deep tissue damage was observed at 40 and 45°C. No cutaneous or muscle damage was observed where load was applied at 25°C, suggesting that local cooling may have a protective effect.
At Dartex, we have shared our vast technical knowledge and experience with our customers and partners to develop world class microclimate products.
Learn more about how our advanced microclimate support surface cover helps to enhance the mattress technology to prevent pressure ulcers: Stryker Isogel Air with Dartex MicroClimate
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