The changes brought on by managed care have strengthened the need and the value of supplier technical support services to the healthcare professional. All healthcare facilities have an opportunity to reduce and control costs while offering the best possible patient care through the careful selection, processing and use of reusable healthcare textiles. Standard Textile understands and is committed to this segment of the healthcare community. Standard Textile provides a full line of technical support services. We truly believe that it is this type of partnership with our customers that will enable them to be successful in the current environment of managed care as well as continue our position as leaders within the healthcare industry.

Technical Services at Standard Textile include technical information on the performance, durability and processing of Standard Textile products. Technical information on government regulations and industry standards with regard to the use and performance of textiles is also available. Product evaluations and testing services are also offered through our Research Technology Center and Laboratory.

Technical Services is proud to offer a variety of physical testing services. On site education, evaluation of processing procedures, and information on the handling and use of textile products are also available. This includes ongoing involvement with "process improvement teams." and the implementation of quality monitoring programs. Technical Services is willing to assist with the development and implementation of sterility assurance programs for surgical pack programs. This includes validation, "event" related shelf-life, environmental monitoring and bioburden testing.