Sylke
SYLKE is a pioneering company in modern medicine, dedicated to revolutionizing wound care with innovative, biocompatible, and water-resistant solutions made from silk fibroin. Their mission is to improve healing outcomes and redefine the standard of surgical and wound closure, supported by clinical evidence, patents, and a team of experienced professionals including renowned experts in the field. They utilize high-quality Italian silk and leverage extensive research and clinical studies to develop their products.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Sylke
Products
Adhesive wound-closure strip (sterile woven silk fibroin mesh with pressure-sensitive adhesive)
Single-use, sterile woven silk fibroin mesh strip coated with a long-wear pressure-sensitive adhesive, supplied in individually packaged sterile pouches with adhesive liner. Intended for topical wound closure and protective dressing use for simple lacerations and post-surgical incisions; compatible with regular bathing and designed for extended wear.
Patient discharge instruction sheet (device-specific)
Printable post-discharge instructions that accompany the wound-closure device, detailing wear time, device care, signs of infection and removal guidance.
Antimicrobial post-surgical garments (silk-based apparel)
Silk-based garments with antimicrobial properties intended for postoperative comfort and support (e.g., longline bras, boyshorts) listed alongside wound-care products.
Adhesive wound-closure strip (sterile woven silk fibroin mesh with pressure-sensitive adhesive)
Single-use, sterile woven silk fibroin mesh strip coated with a long-wear pressure-sensitive adhesive, supplied in individually packaged sterile pouches with adhesive liner. Intended for topical wound closure and protective dressing use for simple lacerations and post-surgical incisions; compatible with regular bathing and designed for extended wear.
Patient discharge instruction sheet (device-specific)
Printable post-discharge instructions that accompany the wound-closure device, detailing wear time, device care, signs of infection and removal guidance.
Antimicrobial post-surgical garments (silk-based apparel)
Silk-based garments with antimicrobial properties intended for postoperative comfort and support (e.g., longline bras, boyshorts) listed alongside wound-care products.
Services
Ordering channel for ambulatory centers and hospitals including purchase-order acceptance and institutional account setup for bulk boxes and unit-specific ordering.
Provision of downloadable medical photo consent and HIPAA authorization forms to support clinical photography, patient consent and data sharing decisions.
Ordering channel for ambulatory centers and hospitals including purchase-order acceptance and institutional account setup for bulk boxes and unit-specific ordering.
Provision of downloadable medical photo consent and HIPAA authorization forms to support clinical photography, patient consent and data sharing decisions.
Expertise Areas
- Wound-care device development
- Biomaterials engineering for dressings (silk fibroin-based substrates)
- Sterile single-use device manufacturing and packaging
- Clinical trial design and clinical evidence generation
Key Technologies
- Silk fibroin biomaterial
- Woven mesh textile fabrication
- Pressure-sensitive acrylic skin adhesive
- Ethylene oxide sterilization
News & Updates
A retrospective cohort study showing reduced hypersensitivity with silk fibroin dressings.
A retrospective cohort study demonstrating lower allergic contact dermatitis with silk fibroin adhesive.
A clinical trial showing the benefits of silk fibroin as a wound dressing.
A clinical trial demonstrating the advantages of silk wound closure devices.
A retrospective cohort study showing reduced hypersensitivity with silk fibroin dressings.
A retrospective cohort study demonstrating lower allergic contact dermatitis with silk fibroin adhesive.
A clinical trial showing the benefits of silk fibroin as a wound dressing.
A clinical trial demonstrating the advantages of silk wound closure devices.