Care+Wear
Adaptive Healthwear for Enhanced Care
New York, NY, US
Care+Wear is a healthwear company that is on a mission to help patients feel more like people. The company creates innovative and stylish products that are designed to make the patient experience more comfortable and dignified.
How We Help
Problem Statement
Patients often feel uncomfortable and self-conscious when they have to wear medical devices, such as PICC lines and central lines. These devices can be difficult to manage and can increase the risk of infection.
Core Technology
Textiles
Key Differentiators
Care+Wear is the only company that is focused on creating innovative and stylish healthwear for patients. The company has a strong brand and a loyal customer base.
Clinical Focus
Oncology
Target Customers
Patients with chronic conditions, such as cancer and kidney disease.
Product Stage
Mature
Company Info
- Business Model
- B2C
- Founded
- 2014
- Total Funding
- 1,500,000
- Website
- www.careandwear.com/
Categories
Disease Areas
Technologies
Clinical & IP
Clinical Validation
In a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, the Care+Wear PICC line cover was found to have a 98% satisfaction rate among patients and clinicians. The study also found that the cover helped to reduce the number of PICC line-related complications.
MedStartr Index Score
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