Guide for smart practices

Interviewee: Buzdugan Maria

1)      Please provide the most interesting example of technical / smart textiles that you have.

Name of product: Stockings with gradual compression

- Raw material:

- Elastomeric yarns covered with multifiber polyamide;

- Polyamide microfibre yarns;

- Elastomeric yarns.

- Gradual compression along the entire leg;

- Compression at ankle’s level: 10-15 mmHg;

- Special strips to support the buttocks muscles and for the abdominal muscles flattening.

- The complex manufacturing technology of this product is based on all the characteristics of the foot.

- The maximum pressure is at the ankle level and progressively decreases to the thigh, with a well-established value.

Main benefits

• Accelerates venous flow;
• Stimulates blood circulation;
• Improves muscle tone;
• Provides high comfort.

2)      How did you promote or put your product on the market?

 - Regular meetings and discussions with the chains stores where the company sells its products;

-  Company’s website;

- Participation at conferences, fairs, exhibitions etc.

 3)      What requirements do you customers most request? (EC Certifications, washing etc.)

 - Laboratory certifications.

 4)      Do you agree in sharing some of these experiences for educational purposes?

 - YES

 5)      Do you agree this data to be made public (used for the purpose of the project or for visits in schools with students)?.

 - YES