News archive
Tytex printing partner FSC certified
As an environmentally focussed and responsible company, we are delighted to inform you that our long-time printing partner, who produces the vast majority of our own and our customer’s packaging material, has become an FSC certified printing house.
INDEX20 postponed due to Corona
We have just received the news that the upcoming INDEX™20 show has been postponed to 20 – 23 October due to the appearance of the first confirmed cases of Corona virus in Switzerland.
Meet us at INDEX20
It is our great pleasure to invite you to visit us at the INDEX show, the World’s Leading Nonwovens Exhibition, which takes place in Geneva from 31 March to 3 April 2020. You will find us in Hall 2, booth no. 2101.
Tytex at Medica 2019
Medica 2019 is approaching - shall we meet? Our dedicated team of medical garments and textiles experts will be attending Medica and they are more than ready to meet with you and discuss your possibilities to prosper with us.
Video on Carefix Implant Stabilizer Band
The use and benefits of the Carefix Implant Stabilizer Band are presented in this new video. The purpose of the band is to help position and stabilize breast implants after breast augmentation or breast reconstruction to secure an optimum surgical result.
Video on Carefix Ava post-op bra
Ava is the next bra we present in the series of Carefix post-op bra videos. The Ava bra is an augmentation bra with integrated under bust effect for the best surgical result and elegantly shaped breasts. Watch the video and learn much more!
Zefyr Invest, Denmark invests in Tytex Group
Zefyr Invest, Denmark has acquired Tytex Group together with CEO Jan Dam. Zefyr Invest is an investment cooperation between a number of families from Denmark. Zefyr Invest primarily invests in medium-sized industrial production companies in connection with transfer of ownership, where Zefyr Invest through a majority ownership can contribute to continuing and developing the existing strategy during a long-term ownership.
Video on Carefix Sophia post-op bra
We've added the next video to the series of Carefix post-op bra videos. This one is about the Sophia post-op bra/surgical vest and all its great features and benefits. Hope you will enjoy this as much as the other Carefix post-op bra videos!
Carefix post-op bra size guide on video
In 4 easy steps we show you how to measure yourself correctly to get the right size of your Carefix post-op bra. The right size is extremely important to ensure both the best surgical result and optimum comfort during the recovery period.
New tool: Carefix Post-Op Bra Compendium!
New tool on our post-op bra concept for both Private Label and Tytex Brand partners. The compendium is a complete reference work on the elements constituting our post-op bra concept, with particular focus on compression.
Video on Carefix Alice post-op bra
Next video ready for you. This video presents all the great features and benefits of the Alice bra and the entire Tytex post surgical bra concept. If you liked the Mary video, you will like this one too.
Ava post-op bra in tan
Ava in tan colour is now launched. With this colour addition we have completed the colour range for Ava, making the bra available in our three standard bra colours white, black and tan.
Video on Carefix Mary post-op bra
Here you go! A video on our most popular Carefix post-op bra, Mary, presenting the great features and benefits of the bra and the entire Tytex post surgical bra concept. More videos like this to come.
New technology can help predict a fall
The most common cause of injury in older adults is fall, which can create ongoing health problems. However, it’s usually after the fall that treatment and awareness follow. In a study, researchers at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, found that wearable devices with motion sensors can predict older participants’ risk of falling.
New medical devices regulations
The European Commission has adopted and published the new EU regulations. They will apply after three years as regards medical devices and after five years as regards in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
World Ostomy Day 2018
The World Ostomy Day is celebrated every 3 years and will be held this year on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Every year has its own theme - in 2018 the theme is “Speaking Out Changes Lives”.
Tytex at Medica 2018
Medica 2018 is approaching - shall we meet? Our dedicated team of medical garments and textiles experts will be attending Medica and they are more than ready to meet with you and discuss your possibilities to prosper with us.
OTWorld 2018
We would like to thank all the companies that took time to meet with us at OTWorld in Leipzig 15-18 May. It was a pleasure meeting you and exchanging ideas and experiences for future prospects.
Alice and Bella in tan
We have had many requests for our two popular bras, Alice and Bella, in tan colour - and here they are: Launched and ready for ordering!
Malaria treatment funded by Tytex sponsorship
We see it as our duty to help where needed and since 2016 Tytex has been sponsoring the Danish organisation Eventure in Zambia with an annual amount. We have specifically asked that our contribution is used for a medical purpose as this is in line with our philosophy of “Making healthcare more human”. Hence our contribution covers the pupils’ malaria treatment - and it is a real pleasure to see how big a difference this had made for the young people receiving the treatment.
ASCN guidelines on parastomal hernia
The British Association of Stoma Care Nurses (ASCN) has recently settled evidence based clinical guidelines for parastomal hernia prevention and management (The British Journal of Nursing, December 2017). Read extracts of the guidelines here.
Mary post-op bra now in tan
Mary in tan colour has been much asked for and now it’s here. With the tan colour addition we have completed the colour range for Mary as well so that the bra is now available in our three standard bra colours, white, black and tan.
Introducing pre-dyed yarns
With the switch from piece dyed products to products made in pre-dyed yarns, Tytex proves that high quality products and care for the environment are compatible. Having developed these new yarn types in close co-operation with our yarn suppliers, Tytex is a first mover within this unique solution.
No more bulky hips!
One of the main challenges with hip protectors is the users' concern about getting a bulky appearance when wearing them, which results in low compliance. With the SAFEHIP® AirX™ Discreet we have addressed this concern and made a product that is both discreet to wear and provides efficient protection against a hip fracture from a fall.
Bronze award to Cantaloop
We did it again! The Cantaloop Pregnancy Support Belt. has just won bronze in this year's Best Baby & Toddler Gear Awards in the catogory "Clothing - Maternity/Nursing Lingerie". This is the 7th parents-driven award for Cantaloop - and another proof of the outstanding qualities of the Cantaloop brand.
Site tour at Tytex Slovakia
Take an on-site trip around Tytex's factory in Slovakia and see how our highly skilled work force and extensive production equipment execute customers' orders for highest quality within medical fixation garments.
Corsinel honoured at "Beyond Icons" exhibition
We are very proud! Our great Corsinel Female pant, designed and developed back in 2004, has been chosen for display at the "Beyond Icons" exhibition in celebration of Design School Kolding's 50th anniversary. Good design really is timeless and crucial in our business.
Inspiration, Innovation, Growth
Being the market leaders within fixation briefs for incontinence use, we have a profound market knowledge, experience and expertise for the benefit of our partners. Have a look at our new video, explaining how we make your continence business fit for the future.
SAFEHIP out of the EMPA test shadow
After 2017, Empa tests on hip protectors no longer exist, as Empa and BfU, the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention, have terminated their cooperation.
SAFEHIP FAQ updated
The current SAFEHIP® FAQ has been updated to now contain much more relevant medical data on hip fractures, standards and effectiveness.
INDEX17: Thank you for visiting
A busy INDEX17 fair in Geneva is now over - and with great success! It turns out that this year's event was the most successful ever.
Meet us at INDEX17
Meet and greet the Tytex Continence Care crew at the INDEX fair in Geneva 4 to 7 April and let us introduce you to the 3 great steps of our Inspiration.Innovation.Growth process.
Great new Corsinel products
We have great pleasure in introducing the latest new additions to our Corsinel Ostomy and Support Garment portfolio. The new additions ensure that the Corsinel range provides the most comprehensive coverage of compression and support available today.
OEKO-TEX logo in new design
OEKO-TEX® will be 25 years old in 2017 and this January the textile industry will see the complete roll out of a new cohesive OEKO-TEX® branding strategy, see press release...
Welcome to Lisa - newcomer to the Carefix post-op bras
Please welcome the latest addition to the Carefix range of seamless post-op bras: Lisa. The Lisa bra resembles our Carefix Sophia bra a bit and has the same good benefits, but this new compression bra has integrated cups and is specially designed for lumpectomy.
Corsinel to be the Tytex ostomy brand
Time for a brand clean-up! For quite some time, our ostomy products have been marketed in a mix between Carefix and Corsinel. To be able to do a more targeted and clear communication of both brands, we have decided to separate Corsinel completely from Carefix.
New Instruction video: How to cut a hole in the Corsinel Panel Belt
To further facilitate the use of our Corsinel Belt with Panel. launched a year ago, we are introducing a "How-To" video that in a clear manner shows how easy the hole is cut.
Carefix introduces new augmentation bra for a perfect result – the Ava bra
The new member of the Carefix® range of post-op bras - the Ava bra – elegantly shapes the breast after surgery, while still providing the patient with a feminine look and a comfortable feeling.
Cantaloop 2016 News
Inspired by the colourful design and patterns in our Asian markets, we have taken yet another step away from the single-coloured base and are introducing a joyful and lively design in our new Cantaloop 2016 styles.
Kind+Jugend 2015 - great Cantaloop days
For the 7th time, we welcomed new as well as current friends of Cantaloop at our stand at the Kind+Jugend Tradeshow in Cologne - the largest fair in Europe for equipment and accessories for baby, toddler and mum. Large retailers, distributors and brands from all over the world attend – both as visitors and exhibitors. This year it took place 10 - 13 September.
First Cantaloop Flagship Store opened in Nanjing
On Saturday 13 June the very first Cantaloop Flagship Store was opened in Nanjing, China. The store is initiated and run by our dedicated Chinese distributor, Shinsson Group, who plan to open more stores of this kind in other large Chinese cities.
New CEO at Tytex
Today the Board of Directors announced the new CEO of Tytex A/S, Mr. Jan Dam. Mr. Jan Dam takes over the position after Mr. Mogens Rüdiger, who has left Tytex after four years of dedicated work. During Mr. Rüdiger’s leadership, the profitability of Tytex has increased and a number of important changes have been made to prepare Tytex for the future.
Expolife International 2015
In the days of 16 -18 April EXPOLIFE INTERNATIONAL took place for the 10th time. EXPOLIFE is a German trade show for “Sanitätshäuser” (Medical Supply Stores) that is held every 2nd year.
Cantaloop 2015 collection launched
With the Cantaloop 2015 we have given our line of Cantaloop products a brush-up. We present a much improved assortment with many great product features and in a lovely design with a feminine and soft touch.
CareFix bras breakthrough in the US
Cedars-Sinai saves $70,000 on $100,000 spend in post-oprative bra conversion. It’s always a challenge for hospitals to offer patients the optimum service required for the best recovery, whilst at the same time keeping costs to a minimum. Choosing the right partner often may be the key to this.
SAFEHIP and CareFix at IFAS 2014
In October, Tytex had the pleasure of revisiting IFAS in Zurich for the second time. IFAS is the Swiss trade show for medical and health products, which takes place every second year. Tytex joined the booth with our Swiss distributor, a major supplier to hospitals and medical supply stores in Switzerland.
NEW: Corsinel Belt w/Panel
Some users require a hole in the stoma belt, some don't. Traditionally, products have had to be ordered with a hole in advance - those days are over. With the Corsinel Belt with Panel, we offer a 2-in-1 solution, as this new belt is equally effective whether there is a hole or not.
Kind+Jugend 2014 - well done Cantaloop!
For the 6th year running, we were present at the Kind+Jugend Tradeshow in Cologne - the largest fair in Europe for equipment and accessories for baby, toddler and mum. Large retailers, distributors and brands from all over the world attend – some as visitors, others as exhibitors.
Carefix at DGPRÄC 2014 in Munich
This year Carefix will be present at DGPRÄC 2014 in Munich where we will show the entire range of Carefix post-surgical bras and compression garments. Special highlight will be the launch of the new Sophia bra. Our stand no. is 49.
Cantaloop at Kind+Jugend 2014
Again this year, Tytex will be present at the Kind+Jugend Tradeshow in Cologne, showcasing our Maternity brand, Cantaloop. The show takes place from 11 to 14 September 2014.
New Post-Op Bra: Sophia
We have added yet another superior bra to our range of post-op bras: The Sophia compression bra/surgical vest.
Tytex expands factory in Slovakia
Tytex to consolidate production and expand its factory in Slovakia Tytex has decided to implement a major capacity expansion at its factory in Slovakia. Since it was established in 2001, Tytex Slovakia s.r.o. has been responsible for the majority of Tytex's total production, and the coming expansion will see the entire Tytex production housed in one factory.
