Category Archives: Guides

Care Home Textiles: A Purchasing Checklist for Procurement Teams

A practical care home textiles checklist: bed protection, resident clothing, dining and mobility aids and…

Textiles for Hospital Laundries: How to Choose Products That Last

How to choose textiles that survive hospital laundries: wash temperatures, chemistry, drying, autoclaving and what…

Bed Bug and Allergy Protection for Hotels: A Guide to Mattress Encasements

How fully enclosed mattress encasements protect hotels against bed bugs and dust mite allergens –…

PU Injection Boot Liners: A Material Selection Guide for Boot Manufacturers

How to choose PU injection boot liners: welded vs stitched, nylon vs polyester base fabric,…

Emergency and Disaster Blankets: What Procurement Teams Should Check

Foil, wool or waterproof textile? How to choose emergency and disaster blankets for shelters: waterproofing,…

Washable Incontinence Underwear: Absorbency Levels Explained

Washable incontinence underwear explained: light, medium and high absorbency levels, who they suit and what…

Dementia Care Overalls: How They Protect Dignity and Skin

How dementia care overalls with hidden zippers help when people with Alzheimer’s undress or remove…

Evacuation Sheets for Hospitals and Care Homes: A Buyer’s Guide

How do patient evacuation sheets work and what should hospitals and care homes check before…

Why Medical Mattress Covers Fail: How to Check Disinfectant Resistance

Why do medical mattress covers crack and leak? How chlorine ratings, ASTM F903 pooling tests…

EN 13795 Explained: What to Check When Buying Reusable Surgical Gowns

What does EN 13795 mean for reusable surgical gowns? Standard vs high performance, critical areas,…