TWE nonwovens are used in two key applications in the medical sector. Firstly in adhesive plasters for the treatment of minor and acute wounds and secondly to treat chronic wounds.

The latest generation of wound dressings use 'negative pressure' to support and accelerate the healing of hard-to-manage wounds.

TWE has developed a special nonwoven for this innovative therapy which can replace most of the foam currently used in this type of dressing, as well as offering many further benefits. These dressings are always used in the treatment of particularly large, chronic wounds which will not heal solely or without the aid of medications, gels and bandages. Hospitals are now moving towards this new process of wound treatment known as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT). It has been clinically proven that a wound heals 6x more quickly with the use of this negative pressure wound therapy than with a traditional dressing.

Our Aerofil product is exceptionally elastic yet soft, and in these dressings it serves to pack the wound and absorb liquid from the wound. Because Aerofil can be sterilised with no physical or chemical side-effects, it is particularly suited for this area. Our product really shows its strength when sterilised, because it dries very quickly following sterilisation in hot steam and does not discolour when exposed to gamma radiation or when ethylene oxide is added. The result is a bright white nonwoven that is perfect for use in all wound management products.

The products are available in different grammages from 30 to 150 g /m² and as a single. double or triple layer nonwoven. Thermal bonding eliminates the need for adhesives in production, and so all the products are approved for the manufacture of medicinal products.