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: 2019
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2019-01-01 至 2020-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=691818
• 关键词: Development; performance; fully; breathable; incontinence

With the current demographic trend towards an ageing population, the request for healthcare productsappropriate for the special needs of elderly people is soaring. In particular, incontinence pads are used toprotect bed linens and mattresses in the case of urinary incontinence. These multilayer textile sheet productscombine a high absorbency and an impermeable component. However, issues with currently available productsinclude 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 leveragingmaterials properties in their design and construction. The requirements include full breathability, incontinencefunctionality, temperature and pressure management, as well as retaining these characteristics after extensiveindustrial laundering. This project will take advantage of the latest advances in polymer and textile science andtechnology, with swelling polymer-grafted microporous membranes, wicking fibers, superabsorbent polymerfibers, and phase change polymers for example. A special focus will also be directed at environmentalconsiderations, including launder-ability and recyclability.The project builds on the extensive experience of the company Vintex Inc. in manufacturing coated textilefabrics for the healthcare market as well as the expertise of CTT Group in designing innovative technicaltextiles to develop the new generation of high performance, fully breathable incontinence pads. It willcontribute towards preserving the best possible quality of life for our seniors with minimizing the impact of thecurrent 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，尿失禁垫用于保护床上用品和床垫。这些多层纺织薄板产品结合了高吸收性和不透水成分。然而，现有产品的问题包括发热和褥疮溃疡，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构造中利用材料特性来开发下一代失禁垫。这些要求包括充分的透气性、失禁功能、温度和压力管理，以及在广泛的工业洗涤后保持这些特性。该项目将利用聚合物和纺织科学技术的最新进展，例如膨胀聚合物接枝微孔膜、排汗纤维、高吸水性聚合物纤维和相变聚合物。还将特别关注环境方面的考虑，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，全透气的失禁垫。它将有助于为我们的老年人保持尽可能高的生活质量，同时尽量减少目前人口趋势对环境的影响，这是加拿大人关心的两个主要问题。