August 2011

Schoeller makes lightweight fabrics rain- and windproof

1 August 2011

Schoeller Texiles has introduced a treatment to make fabrics that are soft, lightweight, windproof and resistant to rain.

Adhesive bandage comprising hydrocolloid elements

1 August 2011

An improved adhesive bandage is disclosed in US Patent 7 943 811 by Johnson & Johnson Industrial. According to the company of Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, the device:

Accelerated wound healing using novel fibrous webbings

1 August 2011

Spunbond or fibrous webbing-based multilayer bandages for accelerated wound healing are described in US Patent 7 960 602 by Bayer Innovation.

Skin-bleaching bandage for removing the discolouration caused by bruising

1 August 2011

A bandage and method for "vital bleaching" of human skin that is discoloured as a result of bruising (ecchymosis) has been developed by Mitchel Opremcak of Delaware, Ohio, USA.

Kinetic Concepts to be acquired by investment consortium

1 August 2011

Kinetic Concepts (KCI) of San Antonio, Texas, USA, has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a consortium comprised of funds advised by Apax Partners, together with controlled affilia

Absorbent sanitary article containing metallic silver

1 August 2011

An absorbent sanitary article in which the fibre matrix contains metallic silver has been developed by Bio-Gate.

Solvay and Secant Medical announce marketing partnership

1 August 2011

Solvay Advanced Polymers and Secant Medical, both of the USA, have formed a marketing partnership to promote the development and production of implantable biomedical fabric structures made of Zeniva P

Laminate made of fibrous layers

1 August 2011

An improved fibrous laminate for use as surface layers in absorbent hygiene articles, such as sanitary towels and diapers, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.

Water-resistant splint cover material

1 August 2011

An orthopaedic bandage for use in the treatment of such injuries as broken bones requiring immobilization of a body member is disclosed by BSN Medical.

Procter & Gamble to settle Dry Max diaper-rash lawsuit

1 August 2011

Procter & Gamble (P&G) of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, is to settle a lawsuit filed by parents who claimed its Pampers Dry Max diapers caused skin rashes and other problems for their babies.

US military awards $1.1 million to Texas Tech to develop biological and chemical protection

1 August 2011

The US Army's Research, Development and Engineering Command has awarded $1.1 million to The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University to continue funding the Admiral

Homopolymer polypropylene grades for spunbonds developed

1 August 2011

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has introduced two grades of homopolymer polypropylene (PP) resins for spunbond applications.

Electrical heating of electrospinning components optimizes viscosity

1 August 2011

A novel means of heating certain parts of an electrospinning device to control the properties of the solution or polymer melt has been proposed by Elmarco.

Fibres with unusual cross-sections

1 August 2011

Two US partners, Armark Authentication Technologies and Hills Inc, are developing fibres with unusual crosssectional shapes involving some nano-scale features.

Strong polyacrylonitrile-based precursor generates little fuzz in carbon fibre production

1 August 2011

A polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor for high-quality carbon fibre has been developed by Toray Industries of Tokyo, Japan.

Solving the problem of joints in the production of carbon fibre

1 August 2011

A production method for carbon fibre that circumvents many of the problems caused by the joints that hold together the lengths of the precursor is the result of work by Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd.

Microban brings antimicrobial treatment to Europe

1 August 2011

Microban Europe of Cannock, UK, is introducing an antibacterial treatment for textiles used in the home.

Surface treatment aids dispersion of carbon nanofibres in elastomerics

1 August 2011

Two Japanese partners have patented a method for improving the dispersion of carbon nanofibres within an elastomer matrix to produce composites with properties superior to those previously possible.

Saint-Gobain continues to invest

1 August 2011

Anticipating growth in the market for composite insulation used on the outside of buildings, Saint-Gobain Adfors says it will increase its capacity for mesh fabrics.

Dense wet-laid fabrics made from polyphenylene sulphide fibres

1 August 2011

An amorphous polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) fibre that has a low degree of thermal shrinkage, and a highly electrically insulating nonwoven fabric made from it are disclosed in European Patent EP 2 305

The future of medical textiles

1 August 2011

Organized by the UK's Medilink North West and the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network, a conference entitled "The Future of Medical Textiles" will be held at the Manchester Conference Centre and Hote

Smart bandage warns of infection by changing colour

1 August 2011

A smart bandage that changes colour as a wound worsens or improves is being developed by Australian scientists.

G24i teams up with Texas Instruments

1 August 2011

G24 Innovations (G24i), the pioneer of dye sensitized solar cell technology (DSSC0, has signed a strategic development agreement with Texas Instruments to create a joint technology platform.

Fabric sensing skin for infrastructure

1 August 2011

Civil engineers at MIT working with physicists at the University of Potsdam in Germany have proposed a new method for the electronic, continual monitoring of structures.

Recon display technologies to be evaluated by NASA for spacesuit applications

1 August 2011

Spacewalking astronauts require access to a wide range of detailed information. Despite this, all spacesuits to date have been limited to a paper checklist worn on the arm.

Fluorocarbon-free Aquapel

1 August 2011

Nano-Tex, the Californian company dedicated to providing nanotechnology-based textile enhancements, says it has developed a major breakthrough in water repellency it has branded Aquapel.

Nanostructured nonwovens with embedded matrices

1 August 2011

SNS Nano Fiber Technology, formed from a partnership of Struktol Company of America and the University of Akron, has started production of Nanosan, a nanostructured nonwoven.

In-car heart sensor technology

1 August 2011

A car seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat and could potentially safve lives has been developed at Ford's European Research and Innovation Centre in Aachen, Germany.

Improved barrier fabric for CBRN shelters

1 August 2011

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics based at Kilrush in Ireland has launched Coretech ShelterGuard - a versatile barrier fabric for manufacturers of protective shelters for military, defence and homelan

Partnership for commercial upscaling of wearable sensors

1 August 2011

Avery Dennison Medical Solutions, a global leader in pressure-sensitive adhesive technologies for medical and hygienic disposable solutions, is partnering with Proteus Biomedical to commercialise p

Nanofil casts off with Dyneema

1 August 2011

Hundreds of stronger-than-steel filaments of Dyneema ensure the best-in-class performance of the new NanoFil fishing line which is being launched by Berkley, a brand of Pure Fishing.

Bare at 100% Design

1 August 2011

Smart materials will be a key theme at the forthcoming 100% Materials exhibition which takes place at Earl's Court in London from September 22-25.

Wearable safety and security

1 August 2011

A Wearable Technologies show will be held within the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair which takes place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 18-21 this year.

SCA to acquire 50% of Turkish hygiene products supplier

1 August 2011

SCA of Stockholm, Sweden, is acquiring 50% of Turkish hygiene products supplier Komili from Yildiz Holding, the largest food group in Turkey.

Derma Sciences raises US$29 million in private placement financing

1 August 2011

USA-based medical device and pharmaceutical supplier Derma Sciences has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors to raise gross proceeds of around US$29 million.

Straight-up fibres - the V-Lap advantage

1 August 2011

Leading car manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi and Toyota are now exploiting the properties of vertically lapped nonwoven fabrics - and the benefits are not just confined to the

Top award for photovoltaic and piezo electric hybrid fibre

1 August 2011

The University of Bolton's Institute for Materials Research and Innovation (IMRI) has won the University Spin Out prize at this year's Energy Innovation Awards (EIA), for the development of its hybrid

Patent flurry for Adidas/Textronics

1 August 2011

Textronics, the developer of wearable technologies which was purchased by Adidas at the end of 2008 and is now called Adidas Wearable Sports Electronics, continues to be granted a range of US patents

R&D award for centrifugal nanofibre unit

1 August 2011

Texas-based FibeRio Technology Corporation has been selected by R&D Magazine as a winner of the 49th Annual R&D 100 Awards.

Integrated sensors in Smart Wrap

1 August 2011

Smart Wrap, developed by Bekaert Textiles, is a ready-made mattress cover with built-in sensors which monitor breathing.

Techtextil award for Fly-Bag

1 August 2011

Italian research organisation D'Apollonia and its parners in the EU Fly-Bag project received a Techtextil 2011 Innovation Award for their development of an explosion-resistant cargo container for narr

World's first Bluetooth v4.0 heart-rate strap announced

1 August 2011

The world's first production-ready Bluetooth v4.0 heart-rate chest strap is ready to go into volume production and its users won't need a special matching watch as with most heart-rate monitors availa

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