Abstract: Hydroxy-substituted sphingolipids are useful as constituents in cosmetic formulations. A method for preparing the sphingolipids involves reacting a lysosphingolipid with a hydroxycarboxylic acid or an intramolecular cyclic ester of a hydroxycarboxylic acid. The sphingolipids can be used for therapy or prophylaxis of cell damage, including skin cell damage and cell damage induced by UV radiation.

Abstract: A breathable barrier material having a first nonwoven layer and a first microporous film bonded together to form a composite laminate. A second microporous film and a second nonwoven layer are bonded to the composite laminate and second film to form the barrier material such that the films are disposed between the nonwoven layers. The composite laminate is bonded to the second film and second nonwoven layer thereby creating bond points in the material and void spaces between the first and second films. The void spaces between films may enhance liquid and viral barrier properties in the barrier material by creating a boundary that minimizes passage of liquids and/or viral components through the barrier material.

Abstract: Methods for making a single step sterilization wrapping material suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage, are provided. The material includes separate first and second wraps that provide improved strength attributes to the system. Separate wraps are provided that may be specially engineered to deliver selected properties for each sheet and then joined to one another to permit wrapping and opening in a neat single step process which increases efficiency and saves time and money. The sheets may be joined in a manner that increases the strength and/or tear resistance of the sterilization wrapping material.

Abstract: A single step sterilization wrapping material suitable for use, as an example, in wrapping surgical instruments and supplies for sterilization, transportation and storage, is provided. The material includes separate first and second wraps that provide improved strength attributes to the system. Separate wraps are provided that may be specially engineered to deliver selected properties for each sheet and then joined to one another to permit wrapping and opening in a neat single step process which increases efficiency and saves time and money. The sheets may be joined in a manner that increases the strength and/or tear resistance of the sterilization wrapping material.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. A circumferentially extending band is disposed on the sleeves at a distance from the end of the sleeve or cuff. The band has a raised profile such that an end of a glove pulled over the band is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the band and down the sleeve. The band may be formed of a low-tack surface modifier. The sleeve may also include a coating or application of a surface modifier, such as a low-tack adhesive, applied to the region between the band and cuff or sleeve end.

Abstract: An absorbent article having a fluid permeable top sheet, a fluid impermeable back sheet, and a corrugated absorbent material having a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys disposed between the fluid permeable top sheet and the fluid impermeable back sheet. The corrugated absorbent material can be a nonwoven web of a synthetic material or a web comprising natural fibers such as a pulp fibers, and include a binder and/or a superabsorbent material. The corrugated absorbent material can be formed by various processes, such as feeding the absorbent material through a nip having a doctor blade which reduces the speed of the absorbent material exiting the nip, thereby creating corrugations.