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
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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
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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 ”