Dr. Lisa Macintyre
Lisa Macintyre is Associate Professor of Textile Technology at Heriot-Watt University. Her work on medical compression has improved production efficiency, reducing wastage and ‘re-makes’ for pressure garment companies; and improved garment care advice given to patients resulting in more consistent and longer-lasting treatment for patients. Her other work specifically focusses on reducing the environmental impact of textiles and fashion.
Events, Projects, News
Donate Now to a New Compression Reuse Service for People with Lipoedema
Do you know anyone with good-quality compression garments suitable for lipoedema that don’t fit or that are no longer needed? We’d love to give them a second life through our re-use service.
Design HOPES featured in UKRI Annual Report
Design HOPES were proud to be featured in the recent UKRI Annual Report, showcasing how UKRI investment is being used to solve some of the UK’s greatest challenges
Life Sciences Award Finalists
Design HOPES celebrated the successes of our projects last week at Scotland’s 2026 Life Sciences Conference & Awards
Making Compression Work – for better care and less waste
Earlier this month we spent a productive and informative day at V&A Dundee with the ‘Making Compression Work’ team and Talk Lipoedema
Making Compression Work for People with Lipoedema: Workshop
Reusable Theatre Caps
Co-designing and introducing eco-friendly, reusable theatre caps at NHS Golden Jubilee
Recycling of Polyester Textiles
Investigating the feasibility of recycling polyester textiles
Making Compression Work
Enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with lipoedema
Medi-Flax
Creating a sustainable textile economy for healthcare by utilising local natural fibres
Heat the Human
Advancing thermal management in healthcare by developing advanced “heat the human” textiles and clothing systems, tailored for NHS Scotland users
