16th April 2025
What Helps With Swollen Legs in the Elderly?
Find out why swollen legs, feet and ankles are more common in the elderly. Learn tips and tricks to understanding how to deal with swelling.
8th March 2025
Pillow menu
Providing patients with a comfortable bed to sleep in can ease anxieties. Check our helpful pillow menu guide for hospitals & care homes to choose appropriate pillows for patients.
6th February 2025
Comfort Items for Hospital Patients: Enhance Wellbeing & Recovery
An easy summary of the patient comfort products we believe are beneficial for patients. For any care facility, from hospitals to home care. Take a look at some products to help you care.
21st November 2024
Polycotton vs Polyester: What are the benefits of each?
Get to know the key differences between two popular healthcare fabrics: Polycotton vs. Polyester. Explore the benefits of each and relevant products to suit your needs.
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 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.
20th June 2024
Product spotlight: Hospital pyjamas
Learn more about our hospital pyjama range. We supply hospital patient wear for hospital and care home use, explore the features and benefits of our patient wear.
30th May 2024
How to wear a hospital gown
If you are going to hospital, you might be wondering a few things about hospital gowns. What to wear underneath? How to wear one? Amongst other things. We explain everything you need to know about wearing a hospital gown.
21st May 2024
Product spotlight: Colour coded reusable slide sheets
Find out more about our unique colour-coded slide sheets, designed to simplify the patient handling process by reducing time spent looking for the right size slide sheet.
17th April 2024
How to choose the right pillows and pillowcases
We explain the key features you need to look out for when choosing pillows and pillowcases for your home, hospital, or care facility.
12th April 2024
Care home supplies
Care homes provide support and assistance to a wide variety of people, which means they require a range of products to do this. Look at our top recommendations for care home supplies.
20th March 2024
Product spotlight: Bariatric non-slip socks
Explore the key features of our popular non-slip bariatric socks, designed to accommodate larger legs, as well as swollen feet and ankles.
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.
4th January 2024
Do mattress protectors really work?
Do mattress protectors work? How do they work? And which one is right for me? You've got the questions, we've got the answers. Find out more about mattress protection.
28th November 2023
Preventing hypothermia
Prevent hypothermia by using passive warming blankets, poncho and hand warmers. Act before it's too late. Used by medical and emergency teams.
18th October 2023
Benefits of polycotton fabric
What are the benefits of polycotton fabric? Find out why it is a popular choice among medical facilities.
6th September 2023
How to wrap a baby in a blanket
Find out how to wrap a baby in a blanket with ease. Benefits, risks and tips. Follow the step by step guide on how to swaddle a baby.
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!
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.
4th July 2023
Seclusion clothing for secure environments
Gain insight into the Seclusion clothing range, designed for seclusion environments such as mental health facilities. Learn more about anti-ligature clothing.
30th May 2023
Hospital to home: preparing for hospital discharge
Transitioning from hospital to home care might feel scary. We share some products to help you care for yourself at home.
5th May 2023
The UK guide to hospital scrubs
How do you identify staff in hospitals? Read the UK guide to hospitals scrubs here.
25th April 2023
Choosing fitted bed sheets
Choosing the perfect fitted sheets involves a few considerations. Read our fool proof guide to buying new bedding.
31st March 2023
Fun design for children’s hospital gowns
Why are children's hospital gowns colourful? Find out the reason why children's gowns are different to adults.
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.
10th February 2023
Checklist: Things to pack for overnight hospital stay
Staying in hospital can be scary. We give you some ideas for packing an overnight hospital bag, to help you feel at ease.
1st February 2023
Introducing bariatric gripper socks
Find out more about our newest size of slipper socks, the 3XL bariatric size. Learn more about the features and benefits of these non slip socks.
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.
18th January 2023
What are hot towels? And why you should use them
What are hot towels? And what are the benefits for the face? Find out more about hot towels and how you can incorporate them into your life.
12th January 2023
Understanding towel sizes
Find out what size commonly used towels are. We explain the measurements of each type of towel, so you can buy the right towels for you.
13th December 2022
How to fold a blanket
How to fold a blanket for a variety of needs. Folding for storage, decoration and more. Folding techniques to suit you and your requirements.
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6th December 2022
Fall prevention at Christmas [updated 2022]
We revisit our original fall prevention blog post and make it festive! We explore the ways in which Christmas and the festive period can bring about fall dangers.
17th November 2022
Keep warm this winter with blankets
We give our best blanket recommendations for the cold winter ahead. Find a suitable blanket for you or your facility.
15th November 2022
Christmas gifts for family
Give the gift of blankets this Christmas. Combat the cold with a variety of high quality blankets.
31st October 2022
What is oedema?
We take a look at what oedema is, the causes, treatments & more. Find out what is oedema & what you can do to reduce swelling.
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.
5th July 2022
Duvet tog guide
We explain what the tog rating means for duvets, and how you should choose your next duvet. Find out how warm each tog rating is and when you should change your duvet as the seasons change.
30th June 2022
Introducing Orvecare products
Take a look at the new Orvecare products, from patient warming blankets to bariatric multi-movers.
1st June 2022
Seclusion range: what is Secure-Tex fabric?
A look into the seclusion range and Secure-Tex fabric. Explore the products available and the key features of each.
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.
11th February 2022
Compression socks for nurses
Understanding the need for compression socks for nurses. The science, the benefits and why nurses should wear them to support their health with long strenuous shifts.
7th December 2021
How to fold towels for any shelf size: A guide
A visual and descriptive guide on folding towels for a variety of spaces. Storing towels on shelves and wherever you need to can be a difficult task. Choose one of these methods and save yourself some linen space.
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.
2nd September 2021
How to put on anti embolism stockings
A handy visual guide to putting on anti embolism stockings, commonly used to prevent blood clots, and used to patients who are immobile for long periods of time.
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25th August 2021
A guide to compression socks [infographic]
Buying compression socks for the first time? Helpful guide includes what they do, what size & rating to choose.
20th August 2021
The meaning of green: Why do doctors wear green scrubs?
A look into why healthcare professionals wear dark green scrubs. Introducing our new Hunter Green scrubs range.
17th August 2021
Why should you wear turquoise scrubs?
Take a look at why turquoise scrubs are a popular choice among healthcare professionals, and why you should choose turquoise for your next scrub set!
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.
13th May 2021
Hospital bed sheets
Where to buy hospital sheets is a commonly asked question, we have collated our bed sheet options which are used in hospitals to help you find the right bed sheet for you.
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.
16th September 2020
Focus on the Dignity Gown
We designed the Dignity Gown to help healthcare providers offer dignity in patient care. Find out how this gown was developed with help from nursing staff.
18th February 2020
All about weighted blankets
A weighted blanket is a blanket with evenly spread weights built in, to be used when lying down to help improve sleep. Scientific studies have found that the evenly applied pressure provided by a weighted blanket relaxes the body enough - increasing serotonin to help the person fall asleep.
13th February 2020
Pallet wrapping innovations reduce plastic use
Pallet wrapping is important, it ensures that customers receive goods in perfect condition. But we were using too much plastic.
6th February 2020
Well-designed hospital gowns – a game changer?
Inspired by concerns raised by an NHS Consultant, we explore what patients and medical staff think of hospital gowns. Is the old draughty gown past it’s sell by date?
18th July 2019
Don’t slip up! Buy the right non-slip socks
Investigation into the top 3 best selling non slip hospital socks uk suppliers. This article compares the styles, the fits and the stickiness of each non slip sock.
