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The Dartex® Endurance range was specifically engineered to withstand harsh chemical cleaning. With its exceptional lifetime, is this the toughest healthcare fabric in the world? CHEMICALLY RESISTANT The special polyurethane coating, specifically designed to resist chemical attack has been proven in case studies to lead to a 10-fold reduction in failure rate as a result of coating deterioration (27% to 1.9%). Better chemical resistance leads to: • reduced risk of hospital acquired infections • increased lifetime value of the mattress • lower mattress replacement rate, which in turn greatly speeds up and simplifies the process of auditing mattresses. BREATHABILITY The moisture vapour transmission (MVT) properties of PU keeps skin cool and dry, unlike PVC which doesn’t ‘breathe’ STRETCH & RECOVERY Essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries EASILY CLEANED Either wipe clean or machine washable APPLICATIONS.

The Dartex® Conductive range is widely used for applications where the prevention of static build-up is crucial, such as x-ray tables, medical scanners and operating theatres. The Dartex® Conductive range is designed with anti-static technology and tested for electrical resistance to BS2040/A.4.1. • Dissapates static build-up from medical diagnostic equipment, e.g. scanners and x-rays • Suitable for use in operating theatres • Maintains anti-static properties for the lifetime of the product Breathability – the moisture vapor transmission (MVT) properties of PU keeps skin cool and dry, unlike PVC which doesn’t ‘breathe’ Stretch & Recovery – essential for pressure redistribution and the prevention of avoidable pressure injuries Easily cleaned – either wipe clean or machine washable. Manufactured in the UK and USA, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are: •PVC Free/Latex Free/Phthalate Free/Halogen Free FR •REACH & RoHS compliant

The Dartex® Performance range combines maximum functionality with all round product performance, making it ideal for a wide range of medical support surface applications. A medical support surface cover should ALWAYS be made of a polyurethanecoated (PU) fabric, as its unique combination of properties are ideal for helping to minimize the risk of avoidable pressure injuries: Contact with skin requires a safe material Optimal Barrier against fluid ingress Vapour release to maintain healthy microclimate Extension prevents hammocking through sufficient stretch Reliable and designed for purpose to maximise lifetime Originally developed in the 1980’s specifically for use in the NHS, Dartex® Performance has a long and trusted pedigree that makes it the PU-coated fabric of choice for the medical sector. Its versatility and functionality means it is suitable for multiple applications within a healthcare setting.

Designed for light to medium use healthcare applications, utilizing trusted Dartex® technologies for excellent barrier properties and pressure redistribution. A versatile polyurethane-coated fabric that is often used in a community setting, or for wearables such as x-ray aprons, Care provides the unique combination of Dartex® properties that are ideal for helping to minimize the risk of avoidable pressure injuries: Contact with skin requires a safe material Optimal Barrier against fluid ingress Vapour release to maintain healthy microclimate Extension prevents hammocking through sufficient stretch Reliable and designed for purpose to maximise lifetime Manufactured in the UK and USA, Trelleborg Engineered Coated Fabrics are: •PVC Free/Latex Free/Phthalate Free/Halogen Free FR •REACH & RoHS compliant •BS EN ISO 9001:2015 (FM 14842) certified •BS EN ISO 14001:2015 (SE006995) certified