Applications for PTFE Fibers
in Medical textilesT
Over the last few years Lenzing Plastics was working
to support customers in developments in many fields
of medical applications and currently in the following
areas Lenzing PROFILEN® PTFE fibres are used successfully:
1) Surgical sutures and yarns for permanent implants
(heart valves)
Key benefits: excellent biocompatibility,
softness, “non-stick effect”
2) Garments for patients suffering Psoriasis
Key benefits: low friction of fibre on
the skin; “non stick effect”; perfect
moisture management of fabric
2) Bed sheets for hospitals to prevent Decubitus
/ Pressure ulcer
Key benefits: low friction, perfect
moisture management, “non-stick
effect”
In all three applications clinical trials were done to
prove the effect of PTFE in the respective surrounding