Trelleborg, a leader in engineered coated fabrics, has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Medical Technologies Innovation Facility.
The Medical Technologies Innovation Facility accelerates the research, development and delivery of innovative medical technologies and services for organizations across the breadth of medical and health sectors, by widening access to world-class facilities, equipment and expertise.
This collaboration, part-funded by Innovate UK, aims to expand Trelleborg’s capabilities in smart fabrics for healthcare applications through cutting-edge innovation and research-driven solutions.
The partnership will propel the development of a smart mattress system designed to enhance patient care and reduce medical interventions.
NTU’s Dr. Yang Wei, an expert in smart medical textiles, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Trelleborg on this project. The development of smart fabrics will significantly impact the healthcare industry, and our shared vision aims to provide innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges.
“This KTP demonstrates the power of combining academic research with industry expertise to create tangible advancements.”
Antony Croston, Commercial Director Healthcare & Medical for Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics, said: “This KTP is an important milestone in transforming the future of healthcare textiles.
“By combining NTU’s research expertise with our local capabilities in engineered coated fabrics, we aim to pioneer innovations that improve patient well-being while driving global change in medical textiles.”
