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