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With its industrial heritage and recognised technical expertise, Saint-Étienne Métropole is a benchmark in medical textiles. The region boasts a specific ecosystem combining textile tradition, technological innovation and applied research. It is home to a number of international leaders and fosters synergies between R&D, industry and healthcare.
Thuasne
A benchmark world leader in textile medical devices. Specialising in orthopaedic solutions, venous compression, smart and connected textiles and home support. Present in over 85 countries, Thuasne is a pillar of industry in Saint-Etienne.
Gibaud – Groupe Innothera
Historically based in Saint-Étienne, Gibaud, a brand of the Innothera group, is an iconic company in the field of textile orthopaedics and venous support. With over 100 years of expertise, it combines innovation and textile know-how to produce top-of-the-range medical devices.
L&R Medical Products France
A subsidiary of the Lohmann & Rauscher group, L&R Medical Products France develops and produces innovative medical devices, in particular compression bandages and care solutions.
Sigvaris group
World leader in medical compression, Sigvaris designs innovative venous compression solutions. Its products are used in over 100 countries, meet the needs of healthcare professionals and aim to improve patients’ quality of life.
expert testimonial
Elizabeth Ducottet, CEO of Thuasne
“The rules are extremely demanding in the healthcare world and R&D is strategic and permanent. Innovations are never made in a closed environment, but in an open one. Here, the interconnections are real and fluid, and internal and external skills add up.”
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