Bariatric Technologies to Exhibit at the Canadian Obesity Summit 2026

The Canadian Obesity Summit is a meaningful event — a gathering where clinicians, researchers, individuals with lived experience, innovators, and advocates come together to advance equitable, evidence‑informed obesity care across Canada. This year, the Summit takes place in Montréal from March 25–29, 2026, hosted by Obesity Canada, an organization whose leadership has played a vital role in reshaping how this chronic disease is understood and supported.

For Bariatric Technologies, participating as an exhibitor for the first time is an exciting milestone. Our team has spent the past several years working closely with individuals living with obesity, clinicians across specialties, and textile experts to design support garments that help manage the functional challenges of excess skin and tissue, especially after significant weight loss. The Canadian Obesity Summit is the ideal place to share this work—and to highlight a major new development.

Introducing the ActiveMX Base Layer

At the Summit, we will be unveiling our ActiveMX base layer publicly for the very first time. This garment has been developed for individuals who experience discomfort, mobility limitations, or recurrent friction due to excess skin and tissue. While every person’s experience is unique, we consistently heard from testers and clinicians that there is a need for discreet, breathable, high‑stretch support that respects the body rather than trying to reshape it.

ActiveMX is built around several principles that matter deeply to us:

1. Support That Adapts to Movement

Using a high‑stretch, high‑recovery nylon‑spandex blend, the garment is designed to move with the body and help manage the motion of heavy or dynamic tissue. This may help reduce pressure, chafing, and day‑to‑day discomfort—supporting individuals at home, at work, and during activity.

2. Discreet, Everyday Comfort

We know that confidence matters. For those who have told us they want clothing that fits seamlessly into daily life, ActiveMX is intentionally designed to be low‑profile under clothing, breathable, and soft against the skin.

3. Designed With (and Not Just For) Users

Our design and testing process was shaped by individuals who generously shared their experiences, frustrations, and ideas. Their input influenced everything from paneling and sizing to stitching durability and ease of use. Clinical advisors also helped us understand functional needs, patterns of skin movement, and principles important for long‑term wearability.

Why Exhibiting at the Summit Matters

Being an exhibitor at the Canadian Obesity Summit is more than a showcase opportunity. It is a chance to:

• Listen to people with lived experience and better understand the realities they face, both clinically and in day-to-day life.
• Collaborate with clinicians who are seeking practical tools and supportive resources for their patients.
• Engage with researchers and partners interested in improving mobility, comfort, and overall quality of life after weight loss—whether through medical treatments, community support, or surgical pathways.
• Contribute to a broader conversation about dignity, respect, and person‑centered solutions in obesity care.

Support garments are just one piece of a complex continuum, but they can play a meaningful role for individuals navigating recovery, healing, long‑term management of excess skin, or the transition between treatment stages. We are committed to being a responsible, compassionate contributor to this field.

A Shared Commitment to Better Care

We believe that solutions must be grounded in empathy and informed by real‑world needs. The Summit brings together an entire community that shares this belief—one that recognizes obesity as a complex, chronic condition requiring comprehensive, respectful support.

We are honoured to be part of this event and look forward to meaningful conversations with attendees from across Canada and around the world.

Visit Us in Montréal

If you are attending the Canadian Obesity Summit 2026, we invite you to come meet our team, explore the ActiveMX base layer, and learn about our broader mission. Whether you are a clinician, researcher, individual with lived experience, or someone working in industry, we welcome thoughtful dialogue and feedback.

Please visit us at the conference. Follow our journey at: https://bariatrictechnologies.com

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individuals should consult a qualified health care professional for personalized guidance.