Spanish laminate specialist MITSA – Manufacturas Industriales de Tortella SA, has been awarded the coveted Future Materials Award 2014 in the “Best Innovation – home textiles” category at the ITMA international textile machinery exhibition. The award was presented to the company for its Dermofresh FR material, which can be used to protect beds and upholstered furniture in hospitals, hotels, on commercial ships, oil platforms or for military purposes.

The unique combination of a LenzingFR/Tencel surface and the special Dermofresh membrane unites several properties in a single product. Not only is it flame-resistant and waterproof, but it is also stretchy, breathable, washable and kind to the environment. The product is made entirely in Europe and has Oeko-Tex certification.