CONSIDERING TO UPGRADE FROM NEOPRENE? WE RECOMMEND AIRX®

The use of neoprene in medical devices like bandages, orthotics, prosthetics, sleeves and liners is widespread due to lucrative costs. However, it’s also a known fact that neoprene has some not so nice features, particularly around breathability and moisture building which has a negative impact on user comfort.

We would like to recommend AirX spacer material as an innovative, latex-free alternative to neoprene, foam and elastics. AirX is a Danish technology with a positive track record of more than 20 years for flexible high yielding knitting capabilities.

By using AirX spacer textiles you will lift your medical devices or reha products to the next level in terms of user comfort, as it is highly breathable, and comfortable to the skin, leading to increased patient comfort and compliance. AirX offers the support without the issues of moisture build up.

AirX® VS. NEOPRENE

CONSIDERING TO UPGRADE FROM NEOPRENE? WE RECOMMEND AIRX^®

We would like to recommend AirX^® spacer material as an innovative, latex-free alternative to neoprene, foam and elastics. By using AirX^® spacer textiles you will lift your medical devices or reha products to the next level in terms of user comfort, as it is highly breathable, and comfortable to the skin, leading to increased patient comfort and compliance. AirX^® offers the support without the issues of moisture build up.

AirX^® is a Danish technology with a positive track record of more than 20 years for flexible high yielding knitting capabilities.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM AIRX?

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS

High air permeability
Effective moisture vapour transport
Highest degree of breathability
Thermal resistance engineered so that the area covered remains comfortably warm
Reduces shear and friction
Provides cushioning
Extreme low weight
Permanent recovery
Washable (40°C) and quick-drying
Heat-mouldable
4-way stretch
Latex-free

ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS

Compression
Thickness
Texture of each side
Stretch and recovery
Softness/comfort
Air permeability
Customised to your specifications in terms of design, patterns and texture
Adding of patterns/logos
Colours

POSSIBLE ADD-ONS

Derma friendly
Thermal features
Anti bacterial
Stretch and elongation to order
Yarns to order (polyester, polyamide, wool, cotton, viscose, acetate, tencel, etc.)

Please contact us if your need set is not listed above and let us find synergies and enhance the features.

The below figure illustrates the pros and cons of the different types of textiles used for bandages, orthotics, prosthetics, sleeves and liners compared to AirX®.