Medical Textiles for Battlefield Wound Infection Mitigation Proposal (1000-347)

Under this Phase I effort Triton Systems will develop a novel material that will incorporate advanced bio-textile technologies to provide advanced skin and/or wound infection barrier to the war fighter in combat operations. Utilizing Triton's proprietary fiber treatment and coating processes, fibers will be produced with broad-spectrum anti-microbial properties. These fibers will be able to be incorporated into textiles for uniforms using all conventional techniques- nonwoven, woven and knit- which can then be used for treatment of wounds and abrasions quickly, therefore avoiding more debilitating infection brought on by delays in treating wounds resulting from waiting to seek medical attention. This novel material will allow the soldier in a battlefield situation to easily treat injuries, as the antimicrobial capability is an inherent part of the fabric.