Bio-tribology of incontinence management products: additional complexities at the skin–pad interface

Friction, shear forces and moisture between the human skin and textiles are important factors affecting skin injuries such as blisters, abrasions and decubitus ulcers. Whilst much research has been conducted to study the friction of skin-textile couples, the interactions between contact mechanics and incontinence management products are not well understood. This study addresses some tribological issues at the skin-textile interface using skin...