January 24
1849
Mölnlycke AB is founded as a textile business. By the early 1900s the company becomes one of the main gauze suppliers to Swedish hospitals.
January 24
1950s
Mölnlycke pioneers the industrial manufacturing of swabs and wound dressings in Sweden, gradually replacing hospital manual work with pre-packed products.
January 24
1960s
Mölnlycke introduces a range of new materials and techniques designed to reduce bacteria spreading. The company focuses on promoting the change from multi-use textiles to ready packed, single use dressings, drapes and surgical gowns.
January 24
1980s
Thomas Fabo invents the revolutionary Safetac® technology, which reduces pain and tissue damage in wound management. In 1989 Mölnlycke launches Mepitel® wound contact layer – first product using Safetac.
January 24
1990s
Flagship Mepilex® wound care brand is launched, incorporating Safetac adhesive.
January 24
2018
Mepilex® Border Flex with 360 Flex Technology is launched introducing new standards in dressing conformability and comfort.
