Standard Textile Introduces SURPASS™: The New Standard in Incontinence Care

CINCINNATI, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Textile Co., Inc., a global leader in healthcare and hospitality textiles, proudly introduces SURPASS™, a game-changing reusable underpad designed to elevate patient care while advancing sustainability and reducing costs for healthcare providers.

Incontinence care has long relied on single-use disposable underpads for their convenience and performance over existing reusable options, but their use comes at a significant cost—contributing to the healthcare industry's waste burden of 29 pounds per bed per day¹ and driving up long-term expenses.

SURPASS™ redefines what's possible, offering unmatched moisture control, rapid surface drying, and exceptional patient comfort that meets or exceeds the performance of current disposable and reusable alternatives. Each SURPASS™ underpad can replace up to 60 disposable pads, significantly reducing waste and delivering substantial savings over time.

Powered by HydroLock™ Technology, SURPASS™ features a high-capacity absorbent multi-layer core that rapidly wicks away moisture, preventing rewet and keeping skin drier. By minimizing moisture accumulation, SURPASS™ helps maintain a healthier microclimate,² essential in preventing moisture-associated skin damage.³

"Our goal is to help healthcare providers deliver better patient outcomes while reducing environmental impact and operational costs," said Frank Kerley, Vice President of Business Development for Standard Textile's Textile Division. "SURPASS™ delivers on all fronts, setting a new standard for sustainable incontinence care."

SURPASS™ is designed without PFAS or PVC to be safer for patients, staff and the environment. It also dries faster than other reusable underpads, saving time and energy in laundry processes, and its durable construction minimizes wear and tear, lowering lifecycle costs for healthcare facilities.

"At Standard Textile, we innovate with purpose—developing textiles that provide real solutions for our customers through advanced materials and thoughtful design," said Dr. Richard Holbert, Jr., Vice President of Research and Development at Standard Textile. "SURPASS™ reflects this commitment, integrating cutting-edge technology with responsible innovation to enhance both performance and sustainability."

Designed by experts who care and understand healthcare's toughest challenges, SURPASS™ delivers elevated patient care with comfort and sustainability at its core.

To learn more about SURPASS™, visit info.standardtextile.com/SURPASS.

¹ Practice Greenhealth. (n.d.). Waste: Waste prevention and management. Retrieved December 4, 2024, from https://practicegreenhealth.org/topics/waste/waste-0.

² WoundSource. (2021, May 31). Managing your patient's microclimate. https://www.woundsource.com/blog/managing-your-patient-s-microclimate.

³ WoundSource. (2018, February 1). Preventing moisture-associated skin damage. https://www.woundsource.com/blog/preventing-moisture-associated-skin-damage.

About Standard Textile 
Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents issued, its products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, Standard Textile is a leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and its global infrastructure, this company serves customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. For more information visit standardtextile.com.

Contacts: 
Judy Sroufe
Vice President, Brand Marketing and Communications
Standard Textile
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH  45237
(513) 238.0592
[email protected]  
www.standardtextile.com 

David Paredes
Director, Brand Marketing and Communications
Standard Textile
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(646) 853.9219
[email protected]   
www.standardtextile.com 

SOURCE Standard Textile