Antibacterial neck tube launched at EIT Health matchmaking event

EIT Health organise recurring matchmaking events where partners and the entire European network within the life science ecosystem can meet potential collaboration partners with the aim of creating new collaborations and consortia for various calls for proposals.

The focus of EIT Health Matchmaking in Tallinn on 5-6 December was on health data and the themes are “Harnessing the full potential of health data for innovation” and “New models to deliver healthcare.”

HealthTextiles is a Swedish manufacturer developing new healthcare uniforms and textiles with natural antibacterial properties, their PPE uniforms can be found in hospitals, health clinics and care homes across Europe.

HealthTextiles has been trusted by EIT Health to produce a new durable and comfortable product, a multifunctional neck tube, perfect for training and outdoor life, in the patented TorTex fabric that is natural antibacterial even after 100 washes. 

Tomas Persson, CEO and founder of HealthTextile, said: “We are proud to be commissioned to develop a neck tube in our patented TorTex fabric for EIT Health's matchmaking event in Tallinn. It’s a great opportunity to show the life science ecosystem what we can offer, and it helps us with our product development.”

Health Textile is part of EIT Health’s Innovators Community as they have participated in one of EIT Health’s internationalisation programmes called Bridgehead.

Zara Pons Vila, collaboration lead, added: “This is a great example of a product that supports healthy and active living and also prevents the spread of infectious diseases, especially during the colder months of the year. I am excited to personally use a product from an innovative start-up like HealthTextiles that is supported by EIT Health. We look forward to seeing the development of their product portfolio.”

HealthTextiles has collaborated with DoubleRose in the product development and the neck tube is manufactured in the EU.