January 2014

Nanofibre media from PGI

1 February 2015

Polymer Group (PGI) introduced its new Everist brand filtration media at the INDA Filtration 2014 International Conference and Exposition in Baltimore.

Hartmann Group adds production site in Russia

1 January 2014

The Hartmann Group, a maker of products for adult incontinence and medical applications, has set up a production site in Russia to capitalize on regional growth.

Custom Nonwoven to invest in North Carolina facility

1 January 2014

Custom Nonwoven has unveiled plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, North Carolina, USA.

Knee joint bandage

1 January 2014

A knee joint bandage made of an elastic textile material is described in US Patent 8 579 843 by Bauerfeind.

Domtar to purchase Laboratorios Indas

1 January 2014

Domtar is to buy the privately held Spanish diaper maker Laboratorios Indas as part of its efforts to build its hygiene business and reduce its exposure to weak pulp prices.

Wipes given single finish to kill viruses and bacteria

1 January 2014

Researchers in Germany are developing ways to apply a single finish that can make textiles effective against both viruses and bacteria.

Polylactic acid nonwovens show promise as commercial mulches

1 January 2014

Researchers based in the USA are evaluating the feasibility of using nonwovens made from bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) as biodegradable mulch in commercial agriculture.

Biotextiles and medical implants

1 January 2014

Textiles play a vital role in the manufacture of various medical implants including the replacement of diseased or non-functioning parts of the body, according to the publisher of Biotextiles as medic

Blend of down and synthetic microfibres for sportswear

1 January 2014

A high-performance blend of down and synthetic polyester (PES) microfibres is to be launched at the sports equipment exhibition, ISPO, to be held on 26-29 January 2014 in Munich, Germany.

Trends in textile patent applications

1 January 2014

A French body representing the interests of the manufacturers of textiles and flexible materials in the Rhone-Alpes region has released the results of a survey it had commissioned reviewing scientific

Geotextiles help protect and monitor Dutch waterways

1 January 2014

A Dutch consortium has designed a sand-tight geotextile to prevent the undermining of dykes caused by water flowing through the embankment.

Medical workwear is certified as safe for disposal by composting

1 January 2014

A range of clothing for healthcare workers that is suitable for industrial laundering and is biodegradable upon disposal is the result of collaboration between three European organizations.

Lidl launches eco-friendly diaper range in the UK

1 January 2014

Germany-based discount supermarket chain Lidl has launched a new diaper range using the latest DryLock technology to the UK market.

Duni postpones Rexcell unit closure

1 January 2014

Duni's Rexcell subsidiary will continue to make airlaid nonwovens for the hygiene market for another year, postponing a decision announced earlier in 2013 to exit this market.

Force sensor for monitoring sub-bandage pressure

1 January 2014

The principle therapy for treating chronic leg ulceration is considered to be graduated compression bandaging of the diseased limb, but its success largely depends on the amount and distribution of th

Preventing antibiotic resistance in hospital textiles

1 January 2014

Spanish scientists are exploring technologies for fighting antibacterial resistance, which could have particular relevance for textiles used in hospitals, according to a report in ScienceDaily (18 Nov

Comformable dressing

1 January 2014

A wound dressing that has improved adhesion to irregularly shaped surfaces has been developed by 3M.

Kimberly-Clark looking to spin-off Health Care business

1 January 2014

Kimberly-Clark (K-C) has authorized its management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's Health Care business.

Nonwovens for high-performance medical and hygiene applications

1 January 2014

The first international conference on Nonwovens for High-Performance Applications, to be held in Cannes, France, on 5-6 March 2014, will include a session on Medical and Hygiene Applications and featu

High-strength suture with absorbable core

1 January 2014

A novel high-tensile-strength semi-absorbable composite suture (10) with a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer has been developed by DePuy Mitek of Raynham, Massachusetts, USA.

Medline launches healing dressings for moist wounds

1 January 2014

Medline Industries has introduced Opticell and Opticell Ag+ with silver to help manage moisture and promote autolytic debridement.

Three-dimensional printing creates disposable nonwovens

1 January 2014

Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been used to create what is described as "revolutionary" nonwoven fabrics for use in feminine hygiene products.

Coated surgical mesh

1 January 2014

A coated surgical mesh (10) is highlighted in US Patent 8 574 627 by Atrium Medical.

Jajoo and Investkonsult set up hygiene products joint venture

1 January 2014

Sweden-based Investkonsult and India's Jajoo Surgicals have set up a joint venture (JV) to manufacture hygiene products at Dewas near Indore, India.

Symbion selects Medline for medical and surgical supplies

1 January 2014

Symbion Healthcare based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, an operator of ambulatory surgery centres and surgical hospitals, has selected Medline Industries as its exclusive distribution partner for medic

High-productivity electrospinning with scale-up potential

1 January 2014

Researchers in China are investigating the use of a needleless electrospinning method to make nanofibres of polyethylene oxide (PEO), and claim that the rate of productivity and the quality of the fib

Philips and Desso to introduce light-emitting carpet

1 January 2014

Two Dutch partners have developed a carpet that contains light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and have now signed an exclusive agreement to sell it jointly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Growing market for smart transdermal patches

1 January 2014

The 2012 market for commercial transdermal patches has been valued at approximately US$7.4 billion, according to a market study by New York-based Kalorama Information.

Driving away from conventional batteries at Volvo

1 January 2014

Volvo has developed a new concept for lightweight structural energy storage components that could improve the energy usage of future electric vehicles.

Turning fabrics into PCBs with OLEDs

1 January 2014

Researchers at the Eindhoven-based Holst Centre in The Netherlands says they have taken a big step towards commercial wearable electronics with the development of the world's first durable, textile-in

Nike pushes the envelope with Flyknit and ColorDry

1 January 2014

Nike continues to introduce fabric innovations to the global sportswear industry, with recent developments including the expansion of its Flyknit technology for seamlessly-knitted shoe uppers and its

Patent milestone for textile sensors

1 January 2014

New electromagnetic wave sensors that can be woven into any fabric and incorporated into any garment are the subject of the 2.5 millionth patent application to be made to the UK Intellectual Property

Self-healing matrix developed at NASA

1 January 2014

NASA has secured a world patent on a new carbon-reinforced composite with a self-healing polymer matrix and the process for making it.

Carbon nanotube nonwovens as battery elements

1 January 2014

Nanocomp Technologies, based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, has just secured world patent WO2013158174 in respect of its method for making composite batteries from carbon nanotube nonwovens, followin

Instant inkjet circuits

1 January 2014

For about $300 in equipment costs, researchers have developed a method for anyone to produce working electrical circuits in the 60 seconds it takes to print them.

Exanding the range of nanofibre filters

1 January 2014

FibeRio Technology has introduced MERV 15 and HEPA grade nanofibre filtration media made from Forcespinning technology.

London wearables event launch

1 January 2014

The UK's first event for wearable technology is to be held from March 18-19 at the Olympia Conference Centre in London.

Kodak and PurThread team up for new antimicrobial fibres

1 January 2014

The globally exclusive rights to embedding Eastman Kodak's antimicrobial agent into fibres has been obtained by PurThread Technologies, based in Durham, North Carolina.

New textile fibres from old bottles

1 January 2014

Polyethylene furanoate (PEF) has been successfully turned into textile fibres by Avantium, based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

FX improves FibeRio reach

1 January 2014

FibeRio's core Forcespinning nanofibre technology has become synonymous with high output melt and solution nanofibre production, and the company says the introduction of its new Fiber Engine FX Series

Ahlstrom restructure targets medical and food-packaging markets

1 January 2014

Effective from 1 January 2014, Ahlstrom has created separate business divisions that will focus on medical and food applications.

Architected lattice - the new wonder material

1 January 2014

UCLA and Architected Materials, based in Ventura, California, are working to fully exploit an extraordinary new energy-absorbing material.

Two-year battery life with Assure

1 January 2014

A smart band, the Assure, designed for remote medical monitoring, was showcased for the first time at the recent Innovate UK 2014 event held in London.

Energising the intensive care room

1 January 2014

Philips has developed a media-enabled luminous ceiling that can simulate energising daylight to comfort critically ill patients.

High permittivity substrates for circuits and antennae

1 January 2014

Morgan Advanced Materials, based in Windsor, UK, has further developed its method for employing temperature stabilised dielectric materials with high permittivity for advanced substrate applications i

Making spinal braces more wearable

1 January 2014

A new T-shirt with textile pressure sensors is being developed by a French-Danish consortium to increase the comfort and effectiveness of spinal braces worn by teenagers suffering from scoliosis.

Protection for solar panels

1 January 2014

A new solar panel system for defence forces provides ballistic protection and is lighter and more portable than systems currently available.

New funding for 3Nano

1 January 2014

3Nano, based in Hayward, California, has raised $12 million in Series C funding led by Nagase America Corporation and a yet to be disclosed large-cap global industrial company.

Encapsulated IR fibre from Kelheim

1 January 2014

Kelheim Fibres, based in Kelheim, Germany, has developed a viscose fibre that reflects infrared (IR) radiation.

Wearable provides biometric identity

1 January 2014

A wrist-mounted device that creates a unique authentication based on a wearer's heartbeat has attracted $14 million in an investment drive towards commercialisation.

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