In addition to a line of high-quality medical fabrics for gowns and drapes, DuPont Medical Fabrics offers a variety of products for medical specialty applications. Softesse® is made without the use of binders, chemicals or adhesives, resulting in a high-purity fabric structure. This minimizes the possibility of product contamination and allergic reactions by users. Softesse® is available in a variety of product styles made from 100% polyester or polyester blends with materials such as wood pulp, rayon and other specialty fibers. These styles are available in a range of basis weights, colors and finishes for different levels of absorbency and repellency.

DuPont also offers a new line of medical fabrics based on Advance Composite Technology (ACT).  These fabrics offer greater strength and barrier than traditional medical fabrics, while maintaining breathability and comfort important to many specialty applications.  ACT materials are available in various colors and basis weights and meet the standards for use in medical applications.

Encompass Medical is using DuPont^TM Suprel® material, based on the Advanced Composite Technology, for a new generation of hospital pillows.  Suprel® offers high barrier performance and stain resistance - keeping pillows clean and fresh for multiple uses.  The combination of the DuPont^TM Suprel® with the Encompass SRC^TM core system offers healthcare facilities a unique combination of comfort and protection.  To learn more, please visit www.encompassgroup.net/encompassmed/