8th April 2025
5 Tips for Selecting the Right Healthcare Textiles
Buying the right healthcare textiles for your organisation requires a lot of considerations. We share our tip 5 tops for ensuring you select the right textiles for your needs.
20th March 2025
Farewell to a Legacy: Tim Meadows Retires After 26 years at Interweave
After 26 years, Customer Services manager Tim Meadows is retiring. Join us in looking back at his career, and his hopes for retirement!
4th March 2025
Interweave are Sponsoring the Big Sleep Out 2025
Interweave are sponsoring the Big Sleep Out 2025! Hosted by local charity Happy Days - dedicated to supporting those facing homelessness, or in crisis in Calderdale.
27th February 2025
Saying Goodbye: Celebrating Heather’s Incredible 25+ Years at Interweave Textiles
We are saying goodbye to our Accounts Manager, Heather. We look back on her career, fond memories, and hopes for the future.
18th February 2025
The Evolution of Patient Wear: How Hospital Clothing Has Changed Over Time
Patient wear has undergone many changes over the years, with modern hospital gowns prioritising patient comfort and practicality.
12th February 2025
Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey 2024
Ten randomly-selected direct customers were surveyed again this year and we’re pleased to share our customer satisfaction scores with you.
16th January 2025
From Admission to Discharge: How Many Hospital Textiles Does a Patient Use?
When we consider the patient journey through a hospital, we think about the tests and treatments, rarely considering the textile use throughout a patient stay. Yet, they play a crucial role in ensuring comfort, hygiene, and the overall quality of care.
28th October 2024
The connection between sleep and mental health
Good sleep is a cornerstone of well-being, essential for physical and mental restoration. However, the connection between sleep and mental health runs deeper than many realise. Poor sleep can exacerbate mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, while these issues can, in turn, disrupt sleep patterns.
1st October 2024
Looking back on 25 years of Interweave Textiles
We are celebrating our 25th birthday! Get to know the team and our history by looking back on the past 25 years at Interweave.
29th August 2024
Falls Awareness Week 2024: The impact of inpatient falls
This Falls Awareness Week 2024, we are considering the impact of inpatient falls. We look at the facts, figures, and statistics around falls in hospital.
28th August 2024
We are back! Interweave are exhibiting at the National Back Exchange Conference 2024
We are excited to be exhibiting at the National Back Exchange conference this year! Meet the Interweave team who are attending, and learn more about our patient handling products.
15th August 2024
The importance of back care in patient handling
As we approach Back Care Awareness Week 2024, we are looking at the importance of back care in patient handling. Take a look at our tips, advice and more.
15th July 2024
As seen on TV! Which Interweave products have made it to the big screen?
Some of our most popular products have made an appearance on our TV! Can you recognise any from your favourite shows? Let's take a look at which Interweave products are in the spotlight.
5th July 2024
What does it mean to #EndPJParalysis?
#EndPJParalysis is a national campaign to raise awareness and improve the education around deconditioning in hospitals. Learn more about the physical and mental affects of prolonged bed rest on patient wellbeing.
13th June 2024
Celebrating Unsung Heroes: National Healthcare Estates & Facilities Day 2024
Each year we celebrate the National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day to recognise the hard work and efforts of estates and facilities teams across the country. How are you getting involved this year?
12th June 2024
We are an accredited living wage employer!
Interweave has been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. Read more about what that means for our company, and our employees.
24th April 2024
Interweave donates slipper socks to Butterwick Hospice
Last year, we donated slipper socks to Butterwick Hospice, as part of the "comfort bags" initiative. Learn more about the hospice, and Tony's story.
12th March 2024
Charity event to raise vital funds for local homeless charity
A team of three staff from Interweave Healthcare braved the elements to sleep outdoors for one night to raise funds for local charity, Happy Days UK.
22nd February 2024
Interweave takes part in a fundraising event
We are raising funds for the homeless via charity Happy Days. Fundraising event Big Sleepout March 2024. Hypothermia prevention will be key! Find out more
21st February 2024
Interweave completes NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment
Interweave Healthcare is pleased to have completed the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment.
9th February 2024
Sharing our sustainability plans
if you are interested in sustainability, you can read more about our sustainability plans for the present and future. Read our Carbon Reduction Plans, and learn more about our sustainability commitments.
31st January 2024
Are enough new hospitals being built in the UK?
We are looking into the New Hospitals Programme, launched by the Government in 2020. Is it making progress? Learn more.
12th January 2024
2023 at Interweave: A review
2023 has been a fantastic year for Interweave. Look back with us at our highlights and achievements last year.
10th January 2024
Popular products bought in 2023
If you are interested in online shopping habits, we have the information you were looking for! Explore our best-selling products, find out what other customers bought, which colours and sizes.
24th November 2023
Christmas opening hours
We wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Take a look at our opening times over the festive period.
20th November 2023
Interweave donates hypothermia blankets to Happy Days charity
We are committed to supporting our community, so we have donated our hypothermia prevention blankets to local charity, Happy Days. A charity dedicated to supporting the homeless.
24th October 2023
Interweave takes part in #WearItPink for Breast Cancer awareness month
The Interweave team took part in the Breast Cancer Now initiative #WEARITPINK. Take a look at what we got up to!
21st September 2023
Interweave installs solar panels
We installed solar panels at our warehouse facility. Find out more about the process and benefits...
8th September 2023
Fall prevention products
Explore best-selling falls prevention socks this Falls Awareness Month...
30th August 2023
We are attending the National Back Exchange conference 2023
We are excited to attend the National Back Exchange Conference this September. Will you be there? Come and see us at stand 27!
23rd August 2023
Falls Awareness Week 2023: From awareness to action
Falls prevention week 2023 begins September 18th. Find out what you can do to prevent falls...
15th August 2023
Interweave launches barcoding system
We implemented a barcoding system in our warehouse this year. Find out how it works...
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4th August 2023
How many hospitals in the UK [Updated August 2023]
Many people wonder how many hospitals there are in the UK. Some websites state the answer is 168, but this is far from the real picture.
1st August 2023
What is a residential care home?
Understand the differences between care homes. What is a residential care home and what services does it provide to its residents.
28th July 2023
Interweave scrub ranges
Our range of scrubs has grown to include Kara Edit, a premium range of scrubs designed in the UK. Explore our new premium scrubs section.
18th April 2023
NHS waiting times 2023
UK healthcare in 2023: what's changed? We explore increased waiting times for testing, strike action and more.
24th March 2023
The impact of NHS staff leaving healthcare
We take a look at the impact mass resignations are having on healthcare. Explore the reasons why healthcare professionals are opting for alternative careers.
21st February 2023
CO2 reduction in slipper socks manufacturing process
Our contracted mill have embarked on a mission to reduce CO2 emissions during slipper socks production. Find out how this went.
7th February 2023
Behind the scenes of an Interweave photoshoot
Come to a photoshoot with us in Leeds. Find out more about behind the scenes of photographing our scrub range.
30th January 2023
What do other customers buy? Best selling products in 2022
Wondering what healthcare textile products other people buy? Find out which size & colour they buy, how much they spend and more.
17th January 2023
2023 will be a year of continued growth & expansion
Find out more about the upgrades & launches that dominated 2022 for our company. An exciting annual review, we share some of the changes with you.
4th January 2023
Interweave improves website design
We have re-designed our website to help you shop fuss free. Easily find the products and information you need with our new website.
26th September 2022
Interweave combats Covid19 with 880 free face mask packs
We gave away free boxes of 50 face masks with all online orders, giving our customers peace of mind and protection.
21st September 2022
Falls Awareness week with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We are partnering with Hull Royal Trust this Falls Awareness Week. Looking to understand the causes, risks and implications of deconditooning and prolonged bed rest.
6th September 2022
Falls Awareness Week 2022
Falls awareness week runs from the 19th to 25th September 2022. The campaign organisers hope to increase the awareness of what we can all do to minimise falls for the people we care for.
31st August 2022
Interweave supports two conferences
Find us at two conferences this September. The National Back Exchange & the Society of Hospital Linen Service Managers. We look forward to meeting people!
18th July 2022
Do you need to wear a mask on your summer holiday?
Find out if you need to wear a face mask in European countries. We look at the top 5 summer destinations and their specific rules.
30th June 2022
Introducing Orvecare products
Take a look at the new Orvecare products, from patient warming blankets to bariatric multi-movers.
29th June 2022
Interweave warehouse & operations team wins award
We celebrate our warehouse & logistics team winning the Industry Champions Team Recognition Award.
9th June 2022
Why are care home resident numbers declining?
We take a look into why the care home resident population is declining compared to pre-pandemic levels. What are the factors and influences on these statistics.
1st June 2022
Why is communication important in nursing?
What makes communication vital in nursing and other healthcare settings? The benefits of communication in medicine only benefits the team and patients, find out why.
17th March 2022
Interweave donates blankets to Ukraine relief
We outline how we donated items to Ukraine, and the ways in which you can help to. Donating blankets and bedding to refugees and those affected by the conflict.
27th September 2021
Understanding NHS waiting times
Understanding the NHS wait times can be confusing especially when the wait is longer than you'd expected, so we have outlined the various different contributing factors.
16th September 2021
Press release: Welcoming Orvecare into the group
Interweave Textiles Ltd is pleased to announce the purchase of Orvecare, a Hull-based healthcare and emergency services supply manufacturer.
13th September 2021
Preventing falls at home: A checklist
A checklist for preventing falls at home. Including tips for preventing falls and what to do if you do fall. Read our fall prevention advice.
12th July 2021
What do compression socks do?
Understanding compression socks. Read our quick and easy article explaining the features of compression socks, who needs them and how to wear them. Furthermore, where you can purchase them.
23rd March 2021
Interweave maintains Level 3 LSAS
Interweave Textiles has maintained Level 3 Labour Standards Assurance System (LSAS) for the 3rd year running. Find out what this means and why it's important.
10th November 2020
Decrease in work related injury in 2020
UK work related injuries were down 6% in 2020. Has the Covid-19 pandemic caused this change? We investigate.
12th October 2020
Covid shielding caused increase in elderly people falling
NHS hospitals are saying that there’s been an increase in “falls patients” in recent weeks. The majority of these patients are elderly falling at home, whilst shielding from Covid-19.
