Access the most recent editions of Nonwovens Industry magazing featuring timely analysis and industry-leading reporting.
Read our interactive digital magazine, complete with enhanced multimedia and user-friendly navigation.
For more than 60 years, Nonwovens Industry has been your trusted source for global coverage of the household and personal products industry.
Subscribe to receive the latest news and insights from Nonwovens Industry magazine in print or digital formats.
Promote your brand to decision-makers across the global nonwovens supply chain through targeted advertising opportunities.
View our standards for content submissions, including formatting and editorial best practices.
Learn how we protect and manage your personal data.
Review the terms governing your access to and use of the Nonwovens Industry website.
Updates on company earnings, mergers, and acquisitions.
Announcements and innovations from material and equipment suppliers.
Product launches and technology rollouts in nonwovens.
General industry news covering manufacturing, sustainability, and market trends.
Executive moves, promotions, and leadership changes.
Spotlight features on emerging or noteworthy companies.
Key patent filings and innovations in the nonwovens space.
Expert perspectives on major trends and market shifts.
Dive into in-depth reports on global industry drivers, application areas, and breakthrough technologies.
Recurring editorial columns covering regulatory updates, sustainability, and commercial strategy.
Access original articles and interviews offering unique insights into business strategy, innovation, and market direction.
Industry leaders and analysts share their views on evolving challenges and opportunities in nonwovens.
Visual roundups from events, product showcases, and industry highlights.
Insight into thermal bonding via heated air for loft and softness.
Coverage on short-fiber web formation technologies.
Deep dives into continuous filament technologies and layered structures.
Mechanically bonded web technologies for durable fabrics.
Hydroentanglement processes for high-performance nonwovens.
Paper-like nonwovens formed through slurry and fiber suspension systems.
Profiles and rankings of the world’s leading nonwovens producers and brands.
Search materials, machinery, and services across the supply chain.
Discover nonwoven-based hygiene product brands.
Explore companies behind major hygiene product lines.
Submit your company for inclusion in our directories.
Learn more about leading nonwovens companies and their capabilities.
Find definitions of key industry terms and technologies.
In-depth interviews, product demos, and event highlights.
Short-form video interviews offering quick updates and takeaways.
Comprehensive publications on specialized topics in nonwovens.
Company-driven insights, case studies, and thought leadership presented in collaboration with Nonwovens Industry.
Stay up to date with official announcements from companies in the sector.
Listings of top global industry gatherings.
On-site reporting from major exhibitions.
Virtual sessions covering key technologies, market updates, and expert discussions.
What are you searching for?
Wicked's Smart Pad is revolutionizing incontinence care with sensor technology
February 11, 2025
By: Karen McIntyre
Editor
Boomerang Ventures, a combination venture studio and fund, has completed a $2.1 million Series A2 funding round for Wicked Technologies, a Louisville, KY-based company revolutionizing incontinence care with its Wicked Smart Pad (WSP). This investment marks Boomerang Ventures’ latest commitment to investing in women-led health technology innovations that are set to revolutionize patient care.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alli and the team at Wicked Technologies into our growing portfolio,” says Oscar Moralez, Founder & Managing Partner of Boomerang Ventures. “From our very first conversations with Alli, we were impressed by her unique background, experience, and skills in this space, which gives us immense confidence that she can lead the company to success. Their groundbreaking approach to incontinence management has the potential to transform senior living organizations and enhance the quality of life for countless individuals. At Boomerang, we invest in solutions that don’t just innovate but truly make a difference in healthcare.”
Founded by Alli Truttmann, Wicked Technologies initially began as Wicked Sheets, specializing in moisture-wicking bedding. During COVID-19, the company pivoted to develop the Wicked Smart Pad, a sensorized, reusable incontinence care solution designed to enhance patient care, optimize caregiver efficiency and reduce costs for senior living communities, specifically Assisted Living (AL).
The WSP detects as little as four ounces of moisture, sending real-time alerts within 30 seconds to caregivers, ensuring timely intervention. The system includes mobile and desktop applications that provide data-driven insights, allowing care teams to identify patterns, optimize staffing and reduce unnecessary wakings and linen changes. Pilot programs with Atria Senior Living and other partners are underway, targeting assisted living facilities across the idwest and coastal regions of the U.S.
“The support from Boomerang Ventures allows us to accelerate our path to market and finalize FDA registration for the Wicked Smart Pad,” said Alli Truttmann, CEO of Wicked Technologies. “We’re building a future where incontinence management is proactive, not reactive, improving both patient outcomes and caregiver workflows. With Boomerang’s strategic investment and guidance, we are positioned to scale rapidly and impact lives on a greater level.”
Investment Driving Growth and Market Expansion
The Series A2 funding will be used to: ● Complete FDA registration of the Wicked Smart Pad as a Class II, 510(k) exempt medical device within the next five to six months. ● Expand pilot programs to 10 additional assisted living facilities across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and California. ● Advance product development and sales pipeline to accelerate commercialization and expand partnerships with senior care providers.
A Strategic Partnership for Healthcare Innovation
With Wicked Technologies, Boomerang now supports five women-led companies dedicated to disrupting and transforming healthcare.
“Our mission at Boomerang Ventures is to identify and scale transformative technologies that address real-world healthcare challenges,” added Moralez. “Wicked Technologies is a prime example of this mission in action, focusing on two critical verticals within connected health-Aging & Chronic Care and Remote Patient Management. Their intelligent, data-driven solutions are poised to redefine incontinence care among seniors by enhancing patient well-being while simultaneously driving operational efficiency. We are excited to support their innovation as they work to improve healthcare delivery for aging populations and those managing chronic conditions.”
Enter the destination URL
Or link to existing content
Enter your account email.
A verification code was sent to your email, Enter the 6-digit code sent to your mail.
Didn't get the code? Check your spam folder or resend code
Set a new password for signing in and accessing your data.
Your Password has been Updated !