Biological Properties of Knitted Fabrics Used in Post-Burn Scar Rehabilitation

• Autorzy: Latańska Ilona , Kowalski Krzysztof , Kłonowska Magdalena , Jaworska Aleksandra , Doś Janusz , Karbowski Krzysztof , Sujka Witold

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/aut-2020-0058

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Compression therapy along with the use of compression materials is one of the main prevention methods against scars and keloids. Compression knitted fabrics must be characterized by parameters that enabling to reaching class I compression (16–24 mmHg). When constant pressure higher than capillary vessels pressure is applied to scars, it will have a negative influence on formation of keloids and significantly prevents their hypertrophy. Long-term pressure causes tissue hypoxia, slowed-down metabolism, and reduction of the amount of fibroblasts. One of key elements of compression therapy is choosing the required knitted fabric with necessary structure and physicomechanical parameters as well as designing methodology based on Laplace law, which will ensure the application of desired value of single-unit pressure on post-burn scar. Apart from physicomechanical parameters, a medical device, such as compression garment, must be characterized by high level of biocompatibility. An added value in terms of functional parameters is the antibacterial action of the product. It was obtained from the fibers used which contain a compound in their matrix and out of which silver ions are released. Additionally, the antibacterial action was also obtained via impregnation of the knitted fabric in RUCO-BAC AGP which contains silver. In the course of the research presented in the article, compression fabric was designed with a special construction - a knitted fabric comprising two layers. The first layer, which is in direct contact with human skin, is manufactured out of a yarn with conductive-diffusive characteristics. The second layer is made of microfibers which keep the moisture out of skin surface and also diffuse it to the outside. The following article describes the final stage of developing a compression garment aiding the external treatment process; the mentioned stage is related to biological tests such as microbiological contamination, cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation. The article closes a series of publications presented by the Authors in bibliography. It also presents the antibacterial activity tests done on the developed double-layer knitted fabric enriched with silver. The obtained results suggest that the fabric may be used not only in compression therapy, but also in the field of cosmetics and aesthetics.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

compression therapy; scar rehabilitation; compression fabrics; biocompatibility of; compression garment; antibacterial fabrics

PL

kompresoterapia; rehabilitacja blizn; tkaniny kompresyjne; biokompatybilność; ubranie kompresyjne; tkaniny antybakteryjne

• Wydawca: Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design
• Czasopismo: Autex Research Journal
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 22, no. 3
• Strony: 343--349
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Latańska Ilona

• Tricomed S.A, 5/9 Świętojańska Street, 93-493 Łódź, Poland
• Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

autor

Kowalski Krzysztof

• Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Department of Knitting Technology and Textile Machines, 116 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

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Kłonowska Magdalena

• Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Department of Knitting Technology and Textile Machines, 116 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Łódź, Poland

autor

Jaworska Aleksandra

• Tricomed S.A, 5/9 Świętojańska Street, 93-493 Łódź, Poland
• Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

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Doś Janusz

• Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, 27/39 Królowej Jadwigi Street, 61-871 Poznań, Poland

autor

Karbowski Krzysztof

• Institute of Production Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, 24 Warszawska Street, Kraków 31-155, Poland

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Sujka Witold

• Tricomed S.A, 5/9 Świętojańska Street, 93-493 Łódź, Poland
• Department of Physiotherapy, University School of Physical Education, Poznan, Poland

Bibliografia

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).