August 2013

E-Thread for electronics

1 August 2013

Researchers Dominique Vicard and Jean Brun of Leti, an institute of CEA, the French government-funded technological research organisation based in Grenoble, received the Avantex Innovation Prize for i

Knitted fleece offers lightweight thermal insulation

1 August 2013

A novel, patented knitting technology has allowed Toray International Europe of Munich, Germany, to make a performance fleece that weighs significantly less than rival products while offering the same

Performance fabrics for outdoor apparel from Advansa

1 August 2013

Two Germany companies, Advansa of Hamm and Schwaig-based Sudwolle Group, one of the largest manufacturers of worsted yarn in the world, have cooperated to create a high-performance fabric containing m

Pulcra Chemicals re-acquires cosmetotextiles business from BASF

1 August 2013

Pulcra Chemicals of Geretsried, Germany, has acquired the cosmetotextiles business (Skintex) from BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany, bringing it back into the group where it originated.

RTP adds cellulose fibre-reinforced polypropylene to its range

1 August 2013

Cellulose fibre extracted from trees grown in sustainably managed forests is being used to reinforce a polypropylene (PP) matrix to create a range of composites suitable for structural applications.

Major air-cargo operator to replace all its polyester nets with Dyneema

1 August 2013

The airline Air France-KLM is to replace all of its existing polyester (PES) cargo pallet nets with ones made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre.

Lightweight laminate reacts to athlete's microclimate

1 August 2013

A lightweight laminate fabric, called Phaseable, designed to increase the comfort of athletes was revealed by Sympatex Technologies of Unterfohring, Germany, during the Outdoor exhibition in Friedrich

Fitted decubitus sheet wins Techtextil Innovation Prize

1 August 2013

Schoeller Medical has developed a bedsheet that helps prevent bedsores (decubitus) that particularly affect bed-ridden and elderly patients.

Moisture-regulating dressing

1 August 2013

A conductive wound dressing has been developed by Argentum Medical of Geneva, Illinois, USA.

Huntsman treatment makes athletes more comfortable

1 August 2013

A formulation that is designed to reduce the friction between the skin and a fabric, particularly a sportswear fabric, has been introduced by Singapore-based Huntsman Textile Effects.

Treatment reduces friction between skin and fabric

1 August 2013

HeiQ of Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, is to introduce a topical treatment for fabrics that reduces their friction against the wearer's skin without adversely altering other important properties--such as h

High-level body armour for military and law enforcement personnel

1 August 2013

TenCate Advanced Armor North America of Newark, Ohio, USA, has launched a range of products for body armour comprising: two soft-body materials; five softbody inserts; 14 hard-body plates.

Functional knitwear from Schoeller

1 August 2013

Schoeller of Sevelen, Switzerland, has revealed its latest ranges of functional knitwear for a variety of sports and leisure pursuits.

Range of fluorine-free water repellents from Tanatex Chemicals

1 August 2013

A number of durable water-repellent finishes that are completely free from fluorine are now being offered by Tanatex Chemicals of Ede, The Netherlands.

Shock-absorbers for feet

1 August 2013

A range of low-density, durable, shock-absorbing materials has been developed for footwear by D3O of Portslade, UK, a specialist in impact-protection.

R'ADYS adopts fluorine-free finishes

1 August 2013

A major manufacturer of outdoor apparel is to use a fluorine-free, durable water-repellent (DWR) finish on its summer collection for 2014.

Inflatable thermal insulation

1 August 2013

During Techtextil (held in Frankfurt, Germany, on 11-13 June 2013), Techarme Textiles of Jhonli, Taiwan, displayed a coated textile used to make inflatable products that exploit the air in them to pro

Simple, practical printing of silver circuits onto clothing

1 August 2013

A new technique for printing silver onto clothing could finally unlock the enormous potential of wearable electronics, according to the researchers behind the development.

Lightweight carbon fabrics for solar-powered car

1 August 2013

Two members of the Teijin Group of Tokyo, Japan, are working with Kogakuin University, also of Tokyo, to develop a car made from carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the World Solar Challenge, a

ConvaTec launches silver version of Aquacel Foam dressing

1 August 2013

ConvaTec has received 510(k) market clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Aquacel Ag Foam dressing.

Introductions to the Mepilex Border range

1 August 2013

Molnlycke Health Care has developed an advanced bordered dressing specifically shaped for the management of wounds located on the heel.

Domtar completes acquisition of AHP

1 August 2013

Domtar of Canada has completed the acquisition of Associated Hygienic Products (AHP) from DSG International, pursuant to a definitive agreement announced in May 2013.

PGI to build new manufacturing facility in Nanhai, China

1 August 2013

Polymer Group Inc (PGI) is to invest in a strategic site in Nanhai, China, that will enable the company to expand its manufacturing capacity for nonwoven products for the global hygiene and healthcare

Smart fabric screen-printed EL watch display

1 August 2013

Marc de Vos, a third-year student in ECS (electronics and computer science) at Southampton University has developed what is said to be the world's first screen-printed digital watch on fabric.

Hidden depths in new textile light structures

1 August 2013

The Esprit store in Frankfurt is characterised by its sumptuous lighting concept.

Finishing enters the digital age

1 August 2013

The first production machine for the inkjet digital finishing of textiles started up in July at TenCate Protective and Outdoor Fabrics in Nijverdal, the Netherlands.

Wall-E as a room feature

1 August 2013

Diffus of Denmark displayed its Wall-E (motion) system at Techtextil 2013.

Electrical stimulation from WarmX

1 August 2013

A prototype of a special suit for electrical muscular stimulation was showcased by Germany's WarmX at Techtextil 2013.

Uniform heat from Norafin nonwovens

1 August 2013

Norafin, based in Mullheim, Germany, is introducing new, energy efficient and functional heatable nonwovens developed in partnership with a number of other German companies.

Composite dressing

1 August 2013

A composite article suitable for use as a wound dressing is featured in US Patent 8 454 990 filed by Milliken & Co.

Toray to expand production of diaper material in China

1 August 2013

Toray Industries is to increase production capacity in China for high-performance polypropylene (PP) spunbond nonwoven for use in disposable diapers.

Absorbent article prevents leakage

1 August 2013

An absorbent article (1) in which the absorbent (4) is constituted in a set of left and right absorbent elements (4A, 4B) arranged along the longitudinal direction of the device is described by Daio P

MedTrade launches Celox Rapid haemostat in Europe

1 August 2013

MedTrade Products has announced the European launch of Celox Rapid, which is claimed to be the fastest haemostat on the market.

Prostheses Fenestrated wound repair scaffold

1 August 2013

A method for preparing human-derived collagen fibre and implants using this fibre and/or thread base materials is described in US Patent 8 460 691 by Warsaw Orthopedic.

Anti-cancer nanofibre mesh

1 August 2013

Scientists at the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan claim to have developed a nonwoven fabric made of nanofibres that can kill cancer cells.

Fibertex Personal Care appoints Country Manager for Japan

1 August 2013

Hidehiko Funaoka has joined Fibertex Personal Care as Country Manager for Japan.

Guardian creates flexible surgical textile range

1 August 2013

Protex and BDF, suppliers of surgical textiles to the UK's National Health Service (NHS), private healthcare providers and healthcare product manufacturers, have combined their operations to provide a

Medical disposables market to reach US$193.9 billion in 2018

1 August 2013

According to a new market report* published by Transparency Market Research, the global medical disposables market was valued at US$144.7 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a compound annual g

Antimicrobial suture with grapefruit extract

1 August 2013

A novel antimicrobial suture that contains grapefruit seed extract is disclosed in US Patent 8 481 092 by researchers at the Korea Institute of Ceramic Engineering and Technology (KICET) in Seoul, Sou

Tracking the supply chain

1 August 2013

Product authenticity and traceability of the entire textile manufacturing chain responsible for a garment is now possible with new Identity technology developed by finishing specialist HeiQ, based in

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