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Shape-Shifting Cut Covers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The AmoeBAND Takes Cues from Nature for a Natural Fit

— July 14, 2012 — Unique
Band-Aids are designed to serve the purpose of protecting a boundless variety of very unique injuries on people with a full spectrum of skin colors. Of course, most are manufactured in standard shapes and tones, offering limited flexibility to the wearer.

The AmoeBAND is a new type of bandage that is much better equipped to carry out the aforementioned criteria. Biologically inspired by the changeable single-cell organism, this scratch protector can be manipulated to fit the contours of your body for better coverage of the wounded area.

Within a rectangular shape, perforations offer an easy way to tear triangles out of the flexible leather-like material so that the AmoeBAND can be easily wrapped around fingers and joints. They come in four different shades to match skin tones and incorporate a pH indicator to prompt you to redress.
Trend Themes
1. Biologically-inspired Bandages - Biologically inspired bandages that mimic the shape-shifting abilities of single-cell organisms offer improved coverage and flexibility for wound care.
2. Customizable Wound Protection - Bandages with perforations that allow for easy customization to fit the contours of the body provide better coverage and protection for unique injuries.
3. Smart Bandages - Bandages with pH indicators that prompt users to change dressings when needed, ensuring optimal wound care.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can leverage biologically-inspired bandages and customizable wound protection to improve patient care and promote faster healing.
2. Manufacturing - The manufacturing industry can explore the production of shape-shifting bandages with perforations and smart features to meet the growing demand for advanced wound care products.
3. Pharmaceutical - Pharmaceutical companies can incorporate pH indicators into bandages to enhance medication delivery and wound-healing effectiveness.
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