Development of high performance, fully breathable incontinence pads

开发高性能、完全透气的失禁垫

• 批准号: 501419-2016
• 负责人: Mercier, Karine
• 金额: $ 5.46万
• 依托单位: Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Applied Research and Development Grants - Level 2
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=659614
• 关键词: Development; performance; fully; breathable; incontinence

With the current demographic trend towards an ageing population, the request for healthcare products**appropriate for the special needs of elderly people is soaring. In particular, incontinence pads are used to**protect bed linens and mattresses in the case of urinary incontinence. These multilayer textile sheet products**combine a high absorbency and an impermeable component. However, issues with currently available products**include heat build-up and decubitus ulcers, which are of particular concern for bed-ridden people.**The objective of this project is thus to develop the next generation of incontinence pads by leveraging**materials properties in their design and construction. The requirements include full breathability, incontinence**functionality, temperature and pressure management, as well as retaining these characteristics after extensive**industrial laundering. This project will take advantage of the latest advances in polymer and textile science and**technology, with swelling polymer-grafted microporous membranes, wicking fibers, superabsorbent polymer**fibers, and phase change polymers for example. A special focus will also be directed at environmental**considerations, including launder-ability and recyclability.**The project builds on the extensive experience of the company Vintex Inc. in manufacturing coated textile**fabrics for the healthcare market as well as the expertise of CTT Group in designing innovative technical**textiles to develop the new generation of high performance, fully breathable incontinence pads. It will**contribute towards preserving the best possible quality of life for our seniors with minimizing the impact of the**current demographic trend on the environment, two major concerns for Canadians.

随着目前人口老龄化的趋势，对适合老年人特殊需要的保健产品**的需求正在飙升。特别是，在尿失禁的情况下，尿失禁垫被用来**保护床单和床垫。这些多层纺织片材产品**结合了高吸水性和不透气性成分。然而，目前可用的产品**存在的问题包括热量积累和卧床不起的溃疡，这是卧床不起的人特别关注的问题。**因此，该项目的目标是通过在设计和施工中利用**材料的特性来开发下一代失禁垫。这些要求包括完全透气性、大小便失禁**功能、温度和压力管理，以及在广泛的**工业洗涤后保留这些特性。该项目将利用聚合物和纺织科学和**技术的最新进展，例如溶胀聚合物接枝微孔膜、吸水纤维、高吸水性聚合物**纤维和相变聚合物。还将特别关注环境**考虑因素，包括可洗涤性和可回收性。**该项目基于VINTEX公司在为医疗保健市场生产涂层纺织品**方面的丰富经验，以及CTT集团在设计创新技术**纺织品方面的专业知识，以开发新一代高性能、完全透气的大小便失禁衬垫。它将有助于为我们的老年人保持尽可能好的生活质量，同时将当前人口趋势对环境的影响降至最低，这是加拿大人关注的两个主要问题。