March 2010

Microwaves improve attachment of silicon-based compounds

1 March 2010

A US inventor, Jeffery Owens, has developed a method of attaching silicon-containing compounds to the surfaces of substrates, including fabrics, using microwave radiation.

Multilayer dressing formed as a single unit

1 March 2010

A multilayer dressing suitable for handling exuding wounds is disclosed by Coloplast in US Patent 7 619 130.

Absorbent product for men

1 March 2010

An absorbent product for men is described in US Patent 7 553 300 by SCA Hygiene Products.

Absorbent pad having zones with different flexibilities

1 March 2010

A disposable absorbent pad (10) having zones with different flexibilities has been developed by Unicharm.

Xennia teams with Reggiani to develop continuous nano-scale process technology for textiles

1 March 2010

Xennia Technology, a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate, has introduced a process demonstrator for the continuous printing and finishing of textiles, describing the nanoscale technology behind it as a break

New range of biodegradable and hypoallergenic disposable products

1 March 2010

With its new range of biodegradable and hypoallergenic disposable products under the Naturae label, WIP of Prato, Italy, is offering an alternative to fossil sources for traditional disposable diapers

Melt-spinning nanofibres

1 March 2010

DuPont has revealed how it uses a high-speed rotating distribution disc to melt-spin fibres with an average diameter of less than 1000 nm, as well as collecting them to form a uniform web suitable as

Knee support device

1 March 2010

A support device that provides focused and comfortable pressure on the knee to reduce pain has been developed by inventors from San Diego, California, USA.

Endothermic bandage with dispenser

1 March 2010

Developed by Michael Kopreski of Long Valley, New Jersey, USA, an endothermic bandage with dispenser provides a method of treating thermal burns, chemical burns, muscular injuries, joint injuries, suc

US researchers develop sanitary pads from local organic materials

1 March 2010

Researchers at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, are designing affordable sanitary pads made from natural, available materials that will allow local production and sale especially i

Cheaper and better microfibre felts for dust separation

1 March 2010

A Brazilian company claims its nonwoven made from a fluoropolymer film that is split into fibrils and then entangled makes an improved filter felt.

International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating

1 March 2010

The latest edition of the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL) 2010 will take place at the Novotel Cannes Montfleury Hotel in Cannes, France, from 11-12 November 2010.

FDA issues guidance for dressings with cationic biocide

1 March 2010

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance to support the classification of Quick-Med Technologies' Nimbus barrier gauze wound dressings as Class II medical devices.

Bioabsorbable collagen-based dressing contains biguanide

1 March 2010

A collagen-based bioabsorbable wound dressing that contains a linear polymer biguanide and/or its watersoluble salt has been developed by Resorba of Nuremberg, Germany.

Improved dressing for better wound healing

1 March 2010

A wound covering that aims to improve wound healing is described in US Patent 7 605 298 by Bio-Gate.

Disposable bandage accommodates limb and joint movement

1 March 2010

A disposable bandage for covering a wound area of a skin surface has been developed by Biosara of Corinth, Texas, USA.

Effective removal of residual spin solvent from gel-spun fibres

1 March 2010

Applying tension to a filament of gel-spun ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) during the removal of residual spin solvent produces a textile that is more suitable for use in medical app

Nanotube-reinforced carbon fibre prepregs create lightweight boat

1 March 2010

Zyvex Performance Materials has unveiled an ultralightweight composite boat called the Piranha.

Stay Fresh technology launched for textiles

1 March 2010

Quick-Med Technologies of Gainesville, Florida, USA, has introduced a new antimicrobial technology developed specifically for textiles.

Inkjet printing on narrow fabrics

1 March 2010

Jakob Muller AG has developed a digital printer - MDP2 Muprint2 - for direct printing on narrow, maximum width of 400 mm, polyester textiles with inkjet technologies.

Single layer protection for Dutch Olympic skaters

1 March 2010

Dutch skaters at the XXI Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, wore an innovative one-layer skin suit based on the high-performance ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema

Polymer Group make two appointments in Europe

1 March 2010

Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has announced two new appointments in Europe.

Leading sailing team endorses Barrier by Heiq

1 March 2010

During the 33rd America's Cup, sailing team Alinghi - the winner of the last competition and therefore defender of the cup - is using a new water repellent technology on its sailing jackets to ensure

P2i partners for solar exploration

1 March 2010

Having established a leading position in liquid repellent nanocoating technology, UK-headquartered P2i has now teamed up with US-based new technology launch and commercialisation specialist Energy Lau

Advance in firefighting suits with nanostructured aramid

1 March 2010

A new fabric incorporating a nanostructured fibre for use in advanced firefighting suits that become 40% more effective in preventing second and third-degree burns and 15% lighter than conventional he

Four-layer carpet like a forest floor

1 March 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has developed a viscoelastic carpet based on polyurethane foams and a special textile fabric which is said to feel like walking over soft moss.

Future legislation will drive growth for biodegradable polymers

1 March 2010

The global market for biodegradable polymers has doubled between 2005 and 2009, according to a new report, with annual growth of 13% predicted up to 2014.

Particle promotion

1 March 2010

At a UK meeting on the characterisation of sub-micron and nano-sized particles, Fraser McNeil-Watson of Malvern Instruments will provide details of the optical methods for particle size and zeta poten

200 tons of CNTs from Leverkusen

1 March 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has opened a new pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at Chempark Leverkusen, Germany.

CNTs to grow at almost 60% per year

1 March 2010

The global market for carbon nanotubes (CNTs), based on commited production, was worth $103.79 million in 2009, according to a new report from BCC Research.

First carbon nanofibre produced via melt spinning route

1 March 2010

Teijin and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a highly crystalline carbon nanofibre (CNF) offering 30% greater electrical conductivity than existing products.

Slippery approach to speed

1 March 2010

Spyder completely redesigned its Speed Suit in time for this year's Vancouver Olympics - by introducing Slippery Technology.

Nanospider for Kyoto

1 March 2010

Elmarco has announced yet another research co-operation, this time with the Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), which will install a Nanospider lab machine.

Instant carbon nanotubes

1 March 2010

FutureCarbon has successfully completed development of a non-dusting carbon nanotube granulate that disperses by simple stirring called CarboGran.

World Cup winners illustrate Bluetooth Low Energy potential

1 March 2010

The Bluetooth Innovator of the Year award for 2009 was claimed by Edward Sazonov of new US company Physical Activity Innovations.

Toyota adds Sorona

1 March 2010

Fibres made from DuPont's Sorona renewably sourced polymer have been adopted as materials for the ceiling surface skin, sun visor and pillar garnish of Toyota's new SAI car model.

Billion dollar digital textiles

1 March 2010

The market for digitally printed textiles is forecast to grow from Euro114.6 million in 2009 to just under Euro1 billion by 2014, according to a new study by Pira International published in associatio

Benefits of integrated zinc

1 March 2010

Smartfiber AG, based in Rudolstadt, Germany, is introducing a new addition to its range of speciality lyocell staple fibres for blends called Smartcell Sensitive with an integrated zinc oxide additive

Coating and laminating focus

1 March 2010

The TCL 2010 conference on textile coating and laminating will take place at the Novotel Cannes Montfleury Hotel in Cannes, France, from 11-12 November 2010.

Dutch courage with Dyneema

1 March 2010

A new Craft skin suit made with Dyneema fibre has been supplied to the Dutch Olympic short-track speed skating team.

Peratech clinches $1.4 million deal for QTCs

1 March 2010

Peratech has announced that Nissha - one of the world's largest manufacturers of touch screen technology - has signed a $1.4 million licensing agreement to use Peratech's award winning quantum tunnell

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