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1 December 2006
A new field is opening up for wellness textiles, also called cosmeto-textiles, that are capable of imparting skincare benefits, combating ageing and promoting a feeling of wellness or wellbeing. Wellbeing and Health with Textiles was one of the principal themes of the 45th Man-Made Fibers Congress, held in Dornbirn, Austria,last year, reports correspondent Geoff Fisher, who is also Editor of Medical Textiles.