Yewdale

Yewdale is committed to advancing infection prevention and control in healthcare. Our innovative Stecurtain system reduces NHS waste while delivering long-term cost savings. As a trusted manufacturer, we provide durable, hygienic solutions that support safer, more efficient care environments.

At Yewdale, our philosophy is to design products that enhance safety, efficiency, and infection prevention within healthcare environments. We focus on practical, durable solutions that support clinical teams while reducing waste and long-term costs. Through innovations like Stecurtain and our robust range of shading and screening systems, we contribute to better patient care by improving hygiene standards, streamlining maintenance, and supporting the NHS in creating cleaner, more sustainable spaces.

At Yewdale, our goal is to deliver real, practical improvements in healthcare environments — and our Stericurtain system is a clear example of how we achieve that. Stericurtain tackles one of the biggest challenges in hospitals and trusts: the risk of cross-contamination associated with traditional fabric curtains and screens. By replacing disposable or washable curtains with a robust, reusable, wipe-clean solution, Stericurtain significantly reduces waste, eliminates laundering, and lowers long-term costs.

Traditional washable curtains gradually lose their fire-retardant properties through repeated laundering, creating compliance risks and replacement expenses. Stericurtain removes this issue entirely, maintaining its performance for life — a confidence reinforced by Yewdale’s lifetime warranty.

Stericurtain features clearly marked wipe-zone indicators, ensuring staff always know exactly where to clean and sanitise, supporting consistent and rigorous infection-prevention standards. Its wide choice of colours and finishes allows trusts to select options that match their environment and branding, helping Stericurtain integrate seamlessly into clinical spaces.

By providing a hygienic, reusable, durable, and visually adaptable screening solution — one that cuts waste, saves money, and simplifies infection-control workflows — Stericurtain helps trusts raise hygiene standards, protect patients, and operate more efficiently.

Our most significant recent innovation is Stericurtain, a reusable, wipe-clean screening system designed to transform the NHS curtain industry. Stericurtain replaces traditional disposable and washable curtains with a durable solution that supports consistent infection control, reduces waste, and eliminates laundering. With features such as clearly defined wipe-zone indicators, long-term fire-retardant performance, and a lifetime warranty, Stericurtain represents a step-change in how healthcare environments manage privacy, hygiene, and sustainability. It is an innovation we believe will redefine curtain standards across the NHS.

Our current focus within the healthcare sector is to ensure Stericurtain is seen, evaluated, and tested by as many NHS trusts across the UK as possible. We believe it offers a transformative opportunity to reduce waste, cut long-term costs, and strengthen infection-control practices. By expanding awareness and trials of Stericurtain, we aim to support trusts in adopting a more sustainable, efficient, and hygienic approach to patient privacy and ward management.