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9/13/2017 1 Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery David A. Gray, Founder, MedTextra LLC, [email protected] Cell: +1 612 381 4433 Marie O’Mahony, O’Mahony Consultancy; Christopher Webley, Textile Engineer www.medtextra.com David A. Gray| Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery MedTextra – a smart moisture‐management system for the yarn and fabric industry David A. Gray| Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery Why MedTextra?
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Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery

David A. Gray, Founder, MedTextra LLC, [email protected] Cell: +1 612 381 4433Marie O’Mahony, O’Mahony Consultancy; Christopher Webley, Textile Engineer

www.medtextra.com

David A. Gray| Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery

MedTextra – a smart moisture‐management system for the yarn and 

fabric industry

David A. Gray| Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery

Why MedTextra?

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“Medical textiles market projects growth from $13.94 billion in 2014 to $20.23 billion by 2022”

‐ Grand View Research Inc.

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“Smart Textile Market worth 4.72 billion USD by 2020”

‐ Markets and Markets.

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MedTextra = Medical + Smart 

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The Innovation

David A. Gray| Nature‐Inspired Moisture Management and Topical Drug Delivery

Hygroscopic ‐ readily taking up and retaining moisture

‐ Merriam Webster Dictionary

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The Material

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Adding Value to Natural + Synthetics

• filtration• antimicrobial• odour ‐absorbing

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Engineered to store and deliver active ingredients

• drug delivery• homeopathic• fragrances• face masks

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The Industries

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Versatile•knit•weave•nonwoven•embroidery• hybrids

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The Applications

• wellness

• medical

• fashion

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The Applications

• workwear

• filtration

• sportswear

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The Applications

• cosmetics

• footwear

• fitness

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“With MedTextra we have developed a yarn that takes fabric to the next level in effective delivery of active agents to the body ”

David A. Gray, CEO, MedTextra LLC

Thank YouDavid A. Gray, Founder, MedTextra LLC, [email protected] Cell: +1 612 381 4433 www.medtextra.com