# MITEX Medical Innovative Textile — Full Content

> Full-text dump of the MITEX website for LLM ingestion. MITEX (Medical Innovative Textile), operated by Supnalin Co., Ltd., is a Thai brand of health-focused textiles and elderly/patient-care products. The public site is primarily Thai (https://mitex.in.th/); English pages live under /en/. Content below is the English rendering.

## About MITEX

MITEX stands for Medical Innovative Textile — a brand that began with health problems at home, from the founders' children's dust-mite allergies to caring for the older adults they love. The company develops products that solve those problems in practice, are easy to use, and lighten the caregiver's load. Products are developed from real caregiving situations, tested, and refined for everyday use, and have passed leading testing centers in Thailand.

Home page: https://mitex.in.th/about/

## Product families

MITEX products span four care needs: anti-dust-mite textiles (allergy care), senior/patient care aids, eye care, and children's/family health textiles.

Catalog: https://mitex.in.th/products/

### Anti-dust-mite fabric (allergen-proof encasing) — ผ้ากันไรฝุ่น MITEX
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/allergen-proof-encasing/
Protection against dust-mite allergy — bedding and encasings woven from high-quality microfiber in a tightly woven structure that blocks dust-mite allergens without any chemical coating.

### Eye care — แว่นรักษ์ตา (MITEX Eye Care)
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/eye-care/
Eye-care products from MITEX.

### MITEX KIDD — children's textiles
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/mitex-kidd/
Bedding and textiles for children, built on MITEX's Medical Innovative Textile expertise — keeping children's resting space clean, gentle, and comfortable every day.

### Carry sheet — ผ้ายกตัว MITEX
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/mitex-carry-sheet/
A transfer aid for patients, older adults, and anyone who cannot move themselves — reducing friction and impact and making the caregiver's work safer. Available in three sizes.

### Water-repellent carry sheet — ผ้ายกตัวอาบน้ำ MITEX
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/mitex-water-repellant-carry-sheet/
A water-repellent carry sheet for moving an older adult or patient to bathe and use the toilet — without the caregiver having to lift them off the sheet again.

### Slide sheet — ผ้ากระเถิบตัว MITEX
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/mitex-slide-sheet/
Makes repositioning a patient or older adult in tight spaces (a bed, a car seat) much easier by sliding instead of lifting.

### Anti-bedsore gel cushion — เบาะเจลป้องกันแผลกดทับ
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/anti-bedsore-gel-cushion/
A gel cushion that reduces the risk of pressure sores — soft and cool to the touch, for sitting or lying support.

### Anti-bedsore pillow — หมอนป้องกันแผลกดทับ
URL: https://mitex.in.th/products/anti-bedsore-pillow/
A wedge-shaped pillow that props and supports the body, letting a patient rest on their side without the caregiver holding them in position the whole time. Two models available.

## Where to buy
URL: https://mitex.in.th/where-to-buy/
MITEX products are sold at pharmacies, medical-supply stores, and baby/senior-care shops, plus online. Stock varies by store — check with the retailer or message LINE Official before travelling. The live page lists individual authorized retailers by area (subject to change); use it as the source of truth.

Online: LINE Shopping (https://shop.line.me/@mitex) and Shopee (https://shopee.co.th/cartacare).

Retail coverage — authorized retailers across Greater Bangkok and, upcountry, the Northern / Northeastern / Central & Southern regions. Bangkok & metro zones covered: Taling Chan–Ratchaphruek; Tha Phra–Phran Nok–Charansanitwong–Charoen Nakhon–Wongwian Yai; Phetkasem–Bang Khae–Phutthamonthon Sai 2-3-4; Nonthaburi (Khae Rai–Ngamwongwan–Rattanathibet); Silom–Sathorn–Rama 3,4; Siam–Pathumwan–Ratchaprasong; Sukhumvit (Nana–Phloen Chit–Asok–Phrom Phong–Thonglor–Ekkamai); Saphan Khwai–Lat Phrao–Bang Kapi–Ratchadaphisek–Rama 9; Dusit–Samsen; Bang Na–Srinakarin–Phatthanakan–Ramkhamhaeng; Ram Inthra–Min Buri–Rom Klao.

## Contact
URL: https://mitex.in.th/contact/
Ask about MITEX products, where to buy, or advice on choosing healthy bedding. The team supports retail customers, stores, and partners interested in carrying MITEX.
- LINE Official: https://lin.ee/j5tUJsa (@mitex)
- LINE Shopping: https://shop.line.me/@mitex
- Shopee: https://shopee.co.th/cartacare
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitex.carrysheet
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MITEXth

## Articles
Bilingual knowledge articles (Thai at the URLs below, English under /en/). Index: https://mitex.in.th/articles/ — full text is on each page.

- What Can Allergies Lead You To? (https://mitex.in.th/articles/what-allergies-can-lead-to/) — Allergies aren't contagious, but untreated they can develop into allergic rhinitis, sinus infection, asthma, nasal polyps, hives, conjunctivitis, and food/drug reactions. Early care and reducing home allergens (dust mites) lowers the risk.
- The Allergy Checklist, and How to Take Control (https://mitex.in.th/articles/allergy-checklist-and-treatment/) — A symptom self-check, why allergies don't just "go away," and four responses: avoid triggers, keep the home (bedroom) clean, treat with medication, consider immunotherapy.
- Dust Mites, the Trouble-Maker Sleeping Beside You (https://mitex.in.th/articles/dust-mites-the-closest-enemy/) — Dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) profile, life cycle, and the key fact that their feces (10–40 µm), not the mites, trigger allergy. DIY control: hot-wash bedding, no carpets/pets, vacuum, air purifier, anti-dust-mite covers.
- Allergies: the Urbanite's Most Horrifying Enemy (https://mitex.in.th/articles/allergies-and-your-immune-system/) — Allergy as an immune over-reaction releasing histamine; why urban environments (dust mites, pollution, pollen, pet hair) worsen it; reduce allergens to reduce reactions.
- How to Live Free of Dust Mites and Allergies (https://mitex.in.th/articles/how-to-live-dust-mite-free/) — A full home campaign: wash bedding at 60°C+, sun/ventilate, declutter the bedroom, clean AC filters, and cover mattresses/pillows with anti-dust-mite fabric.
- Does Anti-Dust-Mite Fabric Really Work? The Research (https://mitex.in.th/articles/anti-mite-fabric-research/) — A study of 53 mite-proof covers: tightly-woven fabric blocks >99%, cotton blocks none. Standard for good fabric: >99% allergen blocking, thread count ≥246/in², pore size 2–10 µm. (Mahakittikun et al., 2009, Textile Research Journal.)
- As a Mother, and a Dust-Mite Scholar (https://mitex.in.th/articles/mother-and-mite-expert/) — The MITEX founder's story: a mother of three sons with dust-mite allergy and a Mahidol researcher who first reported anti-dust-mite fabric as a medical textile.
- The Carry Sheet That Took Mom to the Temple Again (https://mitex.in.th/articles/carry-sheet-mom-to-temple/) — Caring for a 91-year-old paralysed mother led to inventing the carry sheet (tested to 300 kg), enabling safe transfers by carrying instead of lifting.
- Innovation for the Immobile and Their Caregivers (https://mitex.in.th/articles/innovation-for-caregivers/) — Why caregiver wellbeing matters as much as the patient's, and MITEX's carry-sheet innovation featured on Bangkok Bank and Thai PBS programmes.
- Reducing the Risk of Pressure Sores (https://mitex.in.th/articles/reducing-bedsore-risk/) — The wedge-shaped MITEX anti-bedsore pillow: thin side slides under the body, thick side lifts, curved recess reduces friction, tunnel ventilates. Thick (6 in) and thin (3 in) models.

## Frequently asked questions
Source: https://mitex.in.th/faqs/ (Thai original; English rendering below)

### Allergies and dust mites
Q: What causes allergies? Can they be cured?
A: Allergies happen when the body's immune system malfunctions. There is currently no outright cure, but removing and avoiding your triggers while keeping healthy lets you live a completely normal life.

Q: Are allergies contagious?
A: No — allergies are not an infectious disease. They do run in families, though, because they are hereditary.

Q: How do hay fever symptoms differ from influenza?
A: Hay fever usually brings only itching, sneezing, and a clear runny nose. Influenza brings high fever, body aches, sneezing with a stinging nose, a sore throat, coughing, and symptoms that last all day. Watch out for complications — see a doctor immediately if you have the flu.

Q: What are we allergic to — dust, or dust mites?
A: Both. Dust mites excrete droppings that become airborne dust in bedrooms and stuffy corners, and household dust itself contains plenty of contaminants. Breathing in a lot of it can trigger allergies either way.

Q: How is eye allergy different from conjunctivitis (pink eye)?
A: Eye allergy is common — it affects the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea, and usually comes together with nasal allergy, skin allergy, and asthma. It itches intensely and the conjunctiva swells and reddens, but not as intensely red as viral pink eye.

Q: I itch all over at bedtime — is that dust-mite allergy?
A: Yes, it can be. Even after pest-control services or changing your sheets, dust mites cannot be 100% eliminated.

Q: When my allergy flares I rub my itchy nose a lot — will that cause nasal polyps?
A: Rubbing your nose often does not cause nasal polyps. But chronic allergy can lead to chronic allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, which in turn can result in nasal polyps.

Q: Is sinusitis caused by allergies?
A: Yes. Patients with chronic sinus problems should also be checked for nasal allergy, because it swells the nasal lining and blocks the sinus openings, leading to sinusitis. That said, sinusitis has other causes too.

Q: How do I find out what I'm allergic to? Where?
A: You can get allergy testing at major hospitals. There are two methods: the skin prick test, and a blood test for the specific antibodies that cause your allergy (Specific IgE).

Q: My doctor suggested skin testing with dozens of needle pricks. Is that dangerous? Are there alternatives?
A: The skin prick test is the standard used worldwide to diagnose conditions like hay fever and asthma, and it leads to precise treatment. The pricks are very shallow, use just one drop of solution each, and are neither dangerous nor painful. The alternative is a blood test — but results take longer, it costs more, and it may not cover everything; some people end up needing the prick test afterwards anyway.

Q: I suspected hay fever — why did the doctor order a sinus X-ray too?
A: The nose and sinuses sit close together and share the same continuous lining, connected through the sinus openings into the nasal cavity. Allergy can spread into the sinuses, especially in long-term sufferers. Checking the sinuses means anything found can be treated alongside.

Q: I had asthma as a child. If I smoke as an adult, will it come back?
A: People with allergies or asthma should not smoke or stay around cigarette smoke. Get enough rest, avoid alcohol, and exercise — with good health, the asthma should not return.

Q: What are the pros and cons of allergy vaccination (immunotherapy)?
A: Pros: it can retrain the immune system to work normally again, protecting against respiratory allergies and asthma, strengthening immunity, preventing new allergies — and potentially curing the condition. Cons: the injections must continue over a long period — initially maybe 1–2 shots a week with gradually increasing doses for 3–6 months — and must be given at a well-equipped facility, because severe whole-body allergic reactions can occur.

Q: If I skip the injections, is there another way to treat and prevent allergies?
A: Yes — there are now under-the-tongue (sublingual) vaccine drops, which work just as well but require higher doses, making them considerably more expensive.

Q: How long does the dust-mite vaccine protect you?
A: The dust-mite vaccine is made from an extract of dust mites, adapted for human use. It gradually trains the body to build immunity and can control the disease for a long time — but diagnosis and treatment should stay under a doctor's judgment.

Q: Nasal sprays that clear my nose instantly — any side effects from long-term use?
A: That type of spray works by constricting blood vessels, shrinking the swollen nasal lining. When it wears off the swelling returns, and with continued use congestion can worsen until you can't stop using the spray. Don't use it for more than 5 consecutive days.

Q: I used to be allergic only to dust mites — why am I developing new allergies? What can I do?
A: Allergy sufferers tend to accumulate more allergies over time. Starting with dust mites at a young age, each new allergen exposure stirs things up further. Avoid indoor allergens such as pet dander, avoid outdoor allergens such as pollen, weeds, and mold — and consider treatment with immunotherapy.

Q: How do I give first aid to someone having an asthma attack?
A: Lay the person half-sitting in a well-ventilated spot, keep them from exerting themselves, keep them warm, give small sips of warm water, and reassure them. If they have an inhaler, use it right away — then get them to a hospital.

Q: Dust mites vs bed bugs — same or different?
A: Different. Dust mites are too small to see; bed bugs feed on blood and have piercing-sucking mouthparts. Dust mites don't bite — their mouths are for eating proteins such as dander, bacteria, and the like.

Q: I feel itchy at bedtime — could it be dust mites?
A: Dust mites cannot bite or sting people. Their droppings cause coughing, sneezing, and asthma — so the itching most likely has another cause.

Q: How can I tell how many dust mites are in my bed?
A: The mattress has to be vacuumed with a specially designed dust trap and the sample analyzed in a lab. The dust is bagged, stored at −20°C, and sent to the Dust Mite Service and Research Center at Siriraj Hospital.

Q: I've heard dust mites hate extreme heat and cold. Do snowy countries have them?
A: Cold countries have dust-mite problems too — just a different species from the ones in tropical countries like ours.

Q: Can dust mites burrow through fabric?
A: Yes, through ordinary weaves. Regular cotton bed sheets have pores around 500 micrometers — dust mites pass through easily. That's why tightly woven fabrics were developed, with pores of roughly 6–10 micrometers, too fine for mites or their droppings to get through.

Q: Which part of the home has the most dust mites?
A: A dust mite's home is \"the mattress, pillows, and stuffed toys\" — the right climate and darkness, plentiful food, and complex fibers to hide in, letting populations boom. Kitchens tend to harbor other kinds of allergens instead.

Q: Can dust mites cling to our clothes and body?
A: Maybe, maybe not. Dust mites live where there are fibers, but they dislike sunlight — and even crawling on you they're harmless, since they don't bite. It's mostly their droppings people are allergic to.

Q: Does frequent vacuuming of carpets and sofas reduce dust mites?
A: It reduces both dust and dust mites — but never eliminates them 100%.

### Anti-dust-mite products
Q: What kind of mattress should an allergy sufferer use?
A: Choose a mattress that is comfortable and as thin as possible, since it's easier to wash and sun-dry. If you're set on a thick mattress, cover it and the pillows with plastic or anti-dust-mite fabric to block the mites and droppings you would otherwise inhale.

Q: How often should I replace my mattress?
A: There's no fixed number — it depends on the mattress type and how it's used. A long-used mattress without anti-dust-mite protection accumulates a large mite population, and the longer it's used, the more they multiply.

Q: How do I choose anti-dust-mite sheets and pillows?
A: Anti-dust-mite pillows and sheets come as tightly woven fabric or fabric coated with mite-killing agents, and technology keeps improving. Choose a tightly woven fabric of roughly 6–10 micrometers.

Q: What's the correct way to use anti-dust-mite fabric?
A: Use it on every piece of bedding. Put the anti-dust-mite pillow cover on first, then the regular pillowcase over it; likewise lay the anti-dust-mite sheet first, then the regular sheet on top. Wash and sun-dry the regular sheets and pillowcases every 1–2 weeks. Wash the anti-dust-mite fabric itself about once every 2 months — don't skip it entirely, or allergens will build up.

Q: How does anti-dust-mite fabric protect me?
A: It works as a barrier between you and the mites and their droppings. The barrier can be fabric, plastic, or other materials.

Q: How necessary is anti-dust-mite fabric, really?
A: Encasing bedding in anti-dust-mite fabric is popular worldwide because it's convenient — and some countries consider it essential, protecting patients alongside their allergy treatment.

Q: Do air purifiers help people with dust-mite allergy?
A: Air purifiers come in 3 systems — Mechanical Filtration, Electronic Air Cleaner, and Hybrid Filters. There is no evidence yet that they reduce dust-mite allergy symptoms, though they do help people with pollen allergies.

Q: How well does air conditioning prevent dust mites?
A: Air conditioners lower temperature and humidity, which may make the environment less hospitable to dust mites. There's plenty of technology on the market, but research confirming reduced dust-mite and mold allergens is still lacking.

Q: Can mothballs or insect sprays kill dust mites?
A: These substances can kill dust mites, but using them on a mattress isn't advisable — odors and chemical residues can remain.

Q: Does sunlight kill dust mites?
A: Sun-drying does kill dust mites and shrivels their eggs. But if you sun one side of the mattress for a long time, the mites simply migrate to the other side. Even though it can't eliminate them 100%, sun-drying is still an excellent way to reduce moisture.

### Carry sheets