# Marvelous Medicinal Fabrics iLoad by Swiss Schoeller Textil Delivers Medicine Via Skin By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-11-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-schoeller-textil References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/reloadable-fabric-administers-medicine-skin/) & [schoeller-textiles](http://www.schoeller-textiles.com/en/schoeller-textiles.html) Swiss Schoeller Textil has come up with a new fabric that is sure to have a positive impact. Dubbed the iLoad, the fabric was created to deliver [timed release of much-needed medicine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuon-medical). The iLoad by Swiss Schoeller Textil is rinsed clean of any leftover medicine and can be reloaded with more post wash. Truly an [innovative textile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-production), this piece has me looking forward to what this Swiss company will come up with next. **Implications** - The iLoad fabric is interesting because it breaks with traditional boundaries of what a textile can do. Products like this have the ability to gain a lot of press because they appeal to the more imaginative individual while serving a much-needed purpose. Companies should consider how they can imbue an element of virality into their products and services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Innovative Medical Textiles:** The iLoad fabric paves the way for the development of other medical textiles that can deliver medicine in a timed release format. - **Customizable Drug Delivery:** The iLoad fabric's ability to be rinsed clean and reloaded with medicine opens up opportunities for customizable drug delivery systems. - **Viral Products and Services:** The unique functionality of the iLoad fabric highlights the potential of products and services that can garner viral attention by appealing to the imagination and serving a practical purpose. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Manufacturing:** The iLoad fabric showcases the potential for innovation within the textile manufacturing industry, particularly in the development of medical textiles. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The customizable drug delivery capabilities of the iLoad fabric could disrupt the pharmaceutical industry by offering new ways to administer medicine. - **Healthcare Technology:** The iLoad fabric opens up opportunities in the healthcare technology sector, as it demonstrates the potential for wearable textiles that can deliver medical treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [AI-Paired Wound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech.md) - [Reactive Robotic Textile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorskins-selk.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Probiotic-Infused Athleisure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coperni-c-collection.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md)