To develop a long-lasting regenerative patch for cardiac-repair, a joint project by Osaka Medical College, Fukui Warp Knitting, and Teijin Limited has been selected for support under a Japanese Government’s programme. Aimed at promoting collaboration between the medical and industrial fields, the programme was launched by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) this year. The new cardiac patch is expected to combine bio-absorbable and non-bio-absorbable polymers. It will incorporate Teijin’s expertise in polymers and technologies and Fukui Warp Knitting’s technologies for warp knitting, or zigzag knitting along the length of the fabric. Osaka Medical College, Fukui Warp Knitting and Teijin contribute medical technologies advancement by basic materials development in paediatric cardiac operation treatment to develop and provide universal medical materials through the integration of research outcomes and Japanese manufacturing technologies.
