29.03.2017: Techtextil: Every fibre in our body
(WorldNews Germany)

Techtextil presents hightech textiles for medical applications Dialogue between medicine and textiles moves into second round Ever since the invention of sticking plaster, plaster casts and operating-theatre apparel, if not before, the textile industry has made an important contribution to the healthcare business. From the dialogue that has gone on between the two sectors, we can, in future, expect high-tech `replacement parts`, rehabilitation technology suitably adapted to the needs of patients, and functional textiles with built-in, self-activating emergency alarms for the elderly. We shall soon see the increased interconnection between these fields at Techtextil, the Leading International...