Smart textiles in healthcare - Enhancing patient care

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01. Enhancing patient care 02. Stretchable and washable electronics

At the Danish Technological Institute, we focus on integrating smart textiles into the health and nursing care sector.

Smart textiles are primed to transform the healthcare and nursing sector, offering innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing textile-based products. This integration allows for enhanced functionality without compromising the original properties of the materials.

Key Benefits:

Easy integration into existing textile-based medical products
Non-invasive monitoring of vital signs
Improved patient comfort and care

Examples of our work

Our portfolio includes successful applications of smart textiles in various healthcare settings, showing the practical advantages and solutions we've developed. Please have a look at these two test cases:

EEG headband prototype: A case study with Insai

We have collaborated with Insai to optimize the user experience of their EEG headband. Insai is a medical device company developing solutions to improve the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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EMG sleeve prototype: A case study with PreCure

We have cooperated with PreCure to optimize an innovative EMG sleeve prototype. PreCure is a Danish company specializing in developing smart wearables that help prevent musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace.
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The value of Smart Textiles in healthcare

Smart textiles bring significant benefits to healthcare settings, where people commonly use textile-based materials such as:

Bed linens equipped with sensors that prevent pressure sores
Bandages and plasters that know when to be replaced
Patient lifting harnesses that monitor movement and prevent falls
Daily clothing/wearables for patients and staff that track vital signs and activity levels

By adding new functions to these existing products, we can:

Devices that unobtrusively monitor vital signs
Materials that increase patient comfort during treatment
Systems that boost healthcare provider efficiency through automation
Technologies that enable ongoing health data collection seamlessly

People also find value in smart textiles in new healthcare settings, such as:

Wearables for stress monitoring and management
Tools for assessing and enhancing cognitive health
Apparel that supports physiological health through real-time monitoring

How can the Danish Technological Institute help you?

Technology selection: We guide you in choosing suitable smart textile technologies for your project.
Prototype development: We turn your ideas into tangible products.
Product testing: We ensure your smart textile products meet standards and function correctly.
European network: We connect you with leading textile research institutes across Europe.
Consultation: We inform you about current technologies and their potential applications.
Collaboration: We help establish partnerships with European entities to expand knowledge and opportunities.
Fund raising applications: We assist in preparing applications to fund your next project
Tailored test protocols: We develop test scenarios that match your product requirements and simulate real-world use.

Our method

We collaborate closely with healthcare stakeholders to provide consultancy, develop/procure prototypes or specification lists for product testing. Our services are designed to meet your specific requirements, ensuring comprehensive and relevant projects.

Examples of our technology

Please visit our strectchable and washable electronics page

International cooperation

Our global network keeps us informed about smart textile developments, ensuring our clients can access current technologies and research.

By working with the Danish Technological Institute, you are contributing to the advancement of healthcare. Let us work together to create smart textile solutions that improve patient care and enhance the healthcare industry.