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An innovative concept for medical support surfaces, Dartex® Zoned Coatings by Trelleborg allows different areas of the support surface to perform multiple functions on a single cover. Is this the ultimate medical support surface? The support surface cover is ‘zoned’ to create specific areas of functionality in conjunction with targeted areas of the mattress core. Multiple ‘zoning’ combinations are possible, depending on the end use of the mattress. Coating options include: • Abrasion resistance to protect against mechanical damage • Chemical resistance for durability and long lifetime • High, Low or Easy Stretch fabric options available: • High friction / low slip for improved patient and mattress handling • Highly breathable for patient comfort • Low friction / high slip for improved patient and mattress handling • Static dissipation for operating rooms • Use Zoned Coatings process to change the stretch properties within each zone • Need something different?

The definition of ‘no compromise’; the Dartex® MicroClimate Plus range combines high levels of breathability and chemical resistance; available on a 100% recycled fabric Now you can have everything you desire in one coated fabric: breathability AND durability is now possible thanks to Trelleborg. Combining the advanced chemical resistance properties of Dartex® Endurance with superior moisture vapour permeability of Dartex® MicroClimate, the bonus feature of this ground-breaking coated fabric is its availability on 100% recycled nylon. Higher levels of breathability leads to: • Less moisture at the skin / support surface interface • Increased patient comfort as the skin is dryer and cooler Keeping vulnerable skin cooler for longer could help reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers. • Stretch & Recovery – essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries • Easily cleaned – either wipe clean or machine washable.

For accurate color matching and consistency across multiple runs, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics works with the very best ink technology to ensure your printed support surface cover looks great and performs well. REVOLUTIONARY PRINT PROCESS • Innovative, no-odor ink that does not crack when stretched • Withstands harsh chemical cleaning • No impact on FR performance • Biocompatibility tested • Unlimited color options – 5 color print process NO NEED FOR SCREEN PRINTING • Abrasion resistant ink • Washable • Significantly more breathable than screen printing • Low coefficient of friction (CoF). COSTS Make significant cost savings as the fabric roll manufacture and printing take place at same location

Introducing sensing solutions for medical support surfaces from Dartex®. This innovative technology developed exclusively for use with Dartex® coated textiles, offers multiple sensing solutions for monitoring the patient condition in real time. Utilizing the latest knitting technologies, the sensors are woven into the textile and protected with industry trusted Dartex® polyurethane. When integrated with the bed system, vulnerable pressure points can be monitored and the sensors alert the patient and/or carer to reposition, either physically or mechanically. This eliminates the need for unnecessary interventions by the caregiver. Sensors can be configured to monitor; incontinence, humidity, movement, pressure and more… KEY BENEFITS • All key support surface properties maintained – functions as a support surface for avoidable pressure injury prevention • Eliminates the need for additional medical devices • No additional layers between patient and support surface

The Dartex® Performance range combines maximum functionality with all round product performance, making it ideal for a wide range of medical support surface applications. A medical support surface cover should ALWAYS be made of a polyurethanecoated (PU) fabric, as its unique combination of properties are ideal for helping to minimize the risk of avoidable pressure injuries: Contact with skin requires a safe material Optimal Barrier against fluid ingress Vapour release to maintain healthy microclimate Extension prevents hammocking through sufficient stretch Reliable and designed for purpose to maximise lifetime Originally developed in the 1980’s specifically for use in the NHS, Dartex® Performance has a long and trusted pedigree that makes it the PU-coated fabric of choice for the medical sector. Its versatility and functionality means it is suitable for multiple applications within a healthcare setting.

The Dartex® Conductive range is widely used for applications where the prevention of static build-up is crucial, such as x-ray tables, medical scanners and operating theatres. The Dartex® Conductive range is designed with anti-static technology and tested for electrical resistance to BS2040/A.4.1. • Dissapates static build-up from medical diagnostic equipment, e.g. scanners and x-rays • Suitable for use in operating theatres • Maintains anti-static properties for the lifetime of the product Breathability – the moisture vapor transmission (MVT) properties of PU keeps skin cool and dry, unlike PVC which doesn’t ‘breathe’ Stretch & Recovery – essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries Easily cleaned – either wipe clean or machine washable. Manufactured in the UK and USA, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are: •PVC Free/Latex Free/Phthalate Free/Halogen Free FR •REACH & RoHS compliant

Choosing a breathable, durable polyurethane-coated base ticking for your support surface is just as important as choosing a stretchy, pressure redistributing top cover. Trellelborg Engineered Coated Fabrics’ range of base ticking materials work in harmony with our top covers to provide the ultimate support surface. HIGH SLIP Low friction coating designed for ease of support surface movement. Use for: • Fall prevention • Easy transfer Designed to work with standard hospital beds to allow ease of movement between support surface and bed frame when the bed is articulating. Easy to slide mattress on and off bed frame. Manufactured in the UK and USA, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are: •PVC Free/Latex Free/Phthalate Free/Halogen Free FR •REACH & RoHS compliant •BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (FM 14842) certified •BS EN ISO 14001:2015 (SE006995) certified

Choosing a breathable, durable polyurethane-coated base ticking for your support surface is just as important as choosing a stretchy, pressure redistributing top cover. Trellelborg Engineered Coated Fabrics’ range of base ticking materials work in harmony with our top covers to provide the ultimate support surface. LOW SLIP High friction coating designed to restrict support surface movement. Use for: • Fall prevention • Minimal patient movement Designed to work with standard hospital beds to restrict movement of mattress against bed frame when the bed is articulated. Additionally, this provides stability for the support surface on the bed frame. Manufactured in the UK and USA, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are: •PVC Free/Latex Free/Phthalate Free/Halogen Free FR •REACH & RoHS compliant •BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (FM 14842) certified •BS EN ISO 14001:2015 (SE006995) certified

A range of polyurethane coated fabrics, coated scrims and polyurethane films for use in the manufacture of surgical equipment. Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics manufactures a variety of polyurethane coated fabrics, polyurethane coated scrims and polyurethane films at a range of thicknesses which can be slit to width as required. The Surgical textile range includes fully transparent or pigmented polyurethane which can be reinforced with ripstop nylon scrims or textile backings to provide strength and durability in life-saving situations. Our polyurethanes are skin safe and incredibly soft for ease of handling when in surgical use. Coatings are pin-hole free – essential during surgical procedures and for infection control. Applications include: • Endoscopy bags • Laparoscopy bags • Surgical recovery bags • Surgical wound retractors / wound protectors

Skin-safe, durable coated textiles for use in the manufacture of ambulatory and pneumatic tourniquets. Tourniquets are non-invasive medical devices that are used on patient limbs to restrict blood flow in a specific area in order to achieve a bloodless surgical field. A tourniquet often has tubing inserted to allow air to pass through, which inflates the cuff and restricts the blood flow. There will also be a plastic insert used to give the cuff strength. Types of cuff are: Ambulatory Tourniquet The key feature of this cuff is that there should be no air loss within the system, as high pressure is required to ensure the patient has the best possible chance of surviving transport. Pneumatic Tourniquet / Surgical Tourniquet These can be single or dual-bladder cuffs designed to create a bloodless surgical field by applying pressure to blood flow in a limb. They are used during surgical procedures, quite often for orthopedic surgery, such as knee replacements.

Skin-safe, durable coated textiles for use in the manufacture of reusable blood pressure cuffs. Blood Pressure Cuffs (BP Cuffs) form an essential component of a sphygmomanometer, or blood pressure monitoring device. When attached to the patient’s arm, the cuff needs to be easily inflatable to collapse and then release the artery in a controlled manner in order to accurately measure blood pressure. Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics manufactures coated fabric for: • External cuff – hook and loop compatible • Internal bladder – air holding fabric to allow easy inflation We can manufacture in a range of colors and widths to help differentiate your product range; as well as allowing different size cuffs for varying patient requirements.

A range of polyurethane coated fabrics for use in the manufacture of support surface air cells and bladders. Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics manufactures a variety of polyurethane coated fabrics, polyurethane coated scrims and polyurethane films at a range of thicknesses that can be slit to width as required. Alongside traditional coated fabrics, the range includes fully transparent or pigmented polyurethane which can be reinforced with ripstop nylon scrims or textile backings. This manufacturing process provides the strength and durability required for repeated inflation and deflation cycles in a load-bearing application. Coatings are pin-hole free; essential in airholding applications for medical products. Applications include: • Air bladders • Air cells for support surfaces • Inflatable cushions

The Dartex® Endurance range was specifically engineered to withstand harsh chemical cleaning. With its exceptional lifetime, is this the toughest healthcare fabric in the world? CHEMICALLY RESISTANT The special polyurethane coating, specifically designed to resist chemical attack has been proven in case studies to lead to a 10-fold reduction in failure rate as a result of coating deterioration (27% to 1.9%). Better chemical resistance leads to: • reduced risk of hospital acquired infections • increased lifetime value of the mattress • lower mattress replacement rate, which in turn greatly speeds up and simplifies the process of auditing mattresses. BREATHABILITY The moisture vapour transmission (MVT) properties of PU keeps skin cool and dry, unlike PVC which doesn’t ‘breathe’ STRETCH & RECOVERY Essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries EASILY CLEANED Either wipe clean or machine washable APPLICATIONS.

This multi-functional, highly stretchable product is used across a number of industries, including Healthcare & Medical, Outdoor and Recreation. Exoskin is the stretchiest product in the Dartex® range. Featuring a high extension, low modulus stretch, Exoskin can be used for pressure redistributing applications within Healthcare & Medical environments, such as prosthetics & orthotics. With excellent thermo-forming properties when used with foam, Exoskin is also used within medical furniture and seating applications. Formulated with an aliphatic polyurethane, Exoskin has the added benefit of UV resistance; making it well suited for outdoor uses, such as cuff and neck seals on outdoor apparel, bike seats, body contour apparel, wet suits and kayak skirts.

Developed as a highly breathable yet durable range of coated fabrics, Dartex® MicroClimate has upwards of 20% moisture vapour transfer rate (MVTR) while remaining fully waterproof for patient comfort. Dartex® MicroClimate fabrics can be up to TEN TIMES more breathable than a standard polyurethane coating: Superior breathability – the special polyurethane coating, specifically designed to be one of the most breathable fabrics available for healthcare & medical applications, has been shown in laboratory testing to move moisture away quicker from the support surface interface1 Higher levels of breathability leads to: • Less moisture at the skin / support surface interface • Increased patient comfort as the skin is dryer and cooler Keeping vulnerable skin cooler for longer could help reduce the occurrence of pressure ulcers. • Stretch & Recovery – essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries • Easily cleaned