Healthcare
PVC and PU coated fabrics
Icaiplast PVC and PU coated fabrics are also used in the hospital and healthcare field, to produce, in particular: draw sheets, dentist chairs, and upper shoes for nurse footwear.
Anti-bacterial synthetic leather for the healthcare sector
Synthetic leather for the healthcare sector are made of anti-bacterial and anti-mould material (ATB Ultrafresh certification) and are compliant with specific biological fluid resistance and water-proof characteristics.
The materials used to make the upper shoe of healthcare footwear are light, resistant and breathable. This way, these ergonomic and comfortable shoes will ensure the foot’s well-being even in case of prolonged use.
Compliance with the safety standards set forth by the Ministry of Health
All the coated fabrics destined to the healthcare and hospital sector are complaint with the safety standards issued by the Ministry of Health.
In addition, they are compliant with the provisions set forth by the Reach Regulation – the European Regulation to improve the protection of human health and the environment against chemicals – and they are phthalate-free. They are all subjected to strict suitability tests performed both internally (in our research & development department) and externally (in external labs).
