2.46M+
Patients affected annually
Healthcare Innovation • Preventive Care • MedTech
Preventive Skin Protection
for Pressure Injury Risk
A moisture-activated bamboo-derived bioactive powder designed to help manage moisture, friction, and skin stress before visible damage occurs.
- Patients Affected Annually
- 2.46M+
- Potentially Preventable
- 95%
- Treatment Burden
- USD 26.8B
Patients Affected Annually
Potentially Preventable
Treatment Burden
- ✓Bioactive Protection
- ✓Moisture Responsive
- ✓Talc-Free
- ✓Daily Care Ready
The Challenge
Pressure Injuries Remain a Global Healthcare Burden
Pressure injuries remain one of the most costly and preventable complications in long-term and acute healthcare settings.
USD 26.8B
Treatment cost burden
95%
Potentially preventable
Aging Population
Growing risk worldwide
Problem & Impact
The Growing Challenge of Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure injuries form quietly — long before a wound is visible. Today's care system reacts after damage appears, when treatment is hardest and most expensive.
Largely Preventable
Most pressure injuries develop from moisture, friction and immobility — conditions that can often be managed through proactive daily care.
Costly Once Formed
Once tissue damage occurs, treatment often requires specialized wound care, longer recovery periods and increased healthcare resources.
High-Risk Populations
Older adults, immobile patients and long-term care residents face the greatest risk of pressure injury development.
Market Opportunity
A Large and Growing Prevention Market
USD 19.8B+
Global Wound Care Market
Hospitals
Acute care environments
Long-Term Care
Nursing homes and rehabilitation centers
Home Care
A rapidly expanding segment
Bamboo Shield is positioned at the intersection of preventive care, wound management, and healthy aging.
The Prevention Gap
Current Prevention Methods Have Limitations
- Repositioning
- Support Surfaces
- Foam Dressings
- Talc Powder
The Hidden Challenge
Biological processes associated with skin damage may begin before visible skin breakdown occurs. This highlights the need for preventive approaches that address both moisture and biological stress.
| Current Methods | Limitation |
|---|---|
| Repositioning | Pressure relief only |
| Support Surfaces | Limited biological protection |
| Barrier Creams | Moisture-focused only |
| Foam Dressings | Often used after risk emerges |
| Talc Powder | No bioactive functionality |
Most current approaches address pressure or surface symptoms, while biological stress may begin before visible skin damage appears.
The Solution
A New Preventive Layer for Daily Care
Bamboo Shield combines moisture management, friction reduction, and bamboo-derived bioactive functionality within a simple daily-care routine.
Moisture Management
Helps keep vulnerable skin-contact areas dry.
Protective Barrier
A light layer designed to reduce skin friction.
Bamboo-Derived Materials
Bioactive material sourced from bamboo.
Easy Daily Use
Fits existing bedside care routines in seconds.
Differentiation
Why Bamboo Shield?
A preventive approach built around moisture, bioactivity, and daily-care simplicity.
Moisture-Responsive Activation
Activates when moisture is present.
Bioactive Protection
Supports skin protection through bamboo-derived compounds.
Easy Daily Application
Fits naturally into existing care routines.
Preventive Care Focus
Designed to help reduce risk before visible damage occurs.
Bamboo-Derived Innovation
Inspired by natural bioactive materials.
Why Bamboo Shield Is Different
Designed Beyond Pressure Relief
Bioactive Protection
Supports skin protection through bamboo-derived compounds.
Moisture-Activated Response
Activates when moisture is present.
Talc-Free Formula
Does not rely on talc-based ingredients.
No Equipment Required
Fits naturally into routine bedside care.
Biological Functions
5-in-1 Biological Protection
Multiple protective functions in a single preventive-care approach.
Antimicrobial
Helps inhibit microbial growth.
Antioxidant
Supports protection from oxidative stress.
Anti-inflammatory
Supports skin comfort and resilience.
Skin Repair Support
Associated with tissue recovery processes.
Moisture Responsive
Designed to respond to moisture-rich environments.
How It Works
How Bamboo Shield™ Works
A simple 4-step process with visible skin protection.
01
What You Do
CLEAN
Clean and dry the skin.
What Happens
Prepares the Skin
Creates an ideal surface for powder adhesion.
02
What You Do
APPLY
Apply a thin layer of Bamboo Shield™.
What Happens
Powder Adheres
The bioactive powder settles evenly on the skin.
03
What You Do
SPREAD
Gently spread across the at-risk area.
What Happens
Even Coverage
An even protective layer is formed.
04
What You Do
PROTECT
Continue normal care.
What Happens
Moisture Activates Protection
Moisture activates a breathable barrier that helps manage friction and maintain a healthy skin environment.
Scientific Validation
Early Laboratory Findings
Early laboratory findings indicate promising functional performance across wound-healing, antioxidant, and antibacterial assessments.
ASSAY 01
90.3%
Wound Closure Performance
In-vitro assay vs 67.99% untreated control
ASSAY 02
0.589 mg/mL
Antioxidant Activity
DPPH IC50 laboratory assay
ASSAY 03
26.66 mg GAE/g
Phenolic Content
Extract characterization
ASSAY 04
S. aureus & E. coli
Antibacterial Activity
Concentration-dependent inhibition observed
Results shown are preclinical laboratory findings and do not constitute clinical outcomes, safety approval, or regulatory clearance.
Quality & Safety
Built on Recognized Testing Standards
ASTM E2149
Antimicrobial performance evaluation.
ISO 10993
Biocompatibility and safety assessment framework.
Testing and validation activities are ongoing as part of the product development process.
Traction
Traction & International Recognition
Recognition from international innovation competitions reflects growing interest in preventive healthcare technologies.
KIYO 2026
Korea-International Youth Olympiad
South Korea
WICO 2026
World Invention Creativity Olympic
Seoul, South Korea
iCAN 2026
International Invention Innovation Competition
Toronto, Canada
Roadmap
Path to Clinical and Commercial Adoption
Turning natural innovation into real-world impact
Completed PHASE 01
Research
Q1 – Q2 2025
- Literature review
- Material selection
- Initial extract screening
Completed PHASE 02
Prototype Development
Q3 – Q4 2025
- Formulation development
- Prototype design
- Stability testing
Completed PHASE 03
Bench Testing
Q3 – Q4 2025
- Controlled laboratory assays
- Material characterization
In Progress PHASE 04
Scientific Validation
Q1 – Q4 2026
- Antibacterial testing
- Wound healing assessment
- Antioxidant analysis
- Safety evaluation
Planned PHASE 05
Institutional Pilot
2027
- Pilot trial in healthcare settings
- User feedback collection
- Real-world effectiveness assessment
Planned PHASE 06
Commercial Readiness
2027 – 2028
- Regulatory preparation
- Manufacturing scale-up
- Market readiness activities
Future PHASE 07
Scale
2028+
- Commercial launch
- Distribution expansion
- New application development
Team
Founding Team & Advisors
Combining expertise in healthcare, biomedical research, and commercialization.
Inteera Vikman Kamollertvara
Founder & Inventor
Bamboo Shield
Assoc. Prof. Napamanee Korthong, Ph.D.
Clinical Anatomy & Rehabilitation Advisor
Chulabhorn International College of Medicine
Khemika Chivapornthip
Business Strategy Advisor
Partnership Opportunities
Building the Future of Preventive Care
We welcome discussions with healthcare institutions, pilot sites, research collaborators, innovation programs, strategic partners, and investors.