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  2. October/November 2008

October/November 2008

Klopman unveils innovations for Expoprotection in Paris

1 October 2008
Klopman International - a supplier of polyester/cotton and cotton fabrics for image workwear, protective wear and casual apparel markets in Europe - will celebrate 40 years of trade by showcasing a nu
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Fitesa invests for North American site

1 October 2008
Fitesa, a Brazil-based company that describes itself as one of the world's biggest manufacturers of polypropylene (PP) nonwovens, is to invest $120 million to build a North American operation in Laure
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World demand for man-made fibres to reach 58 Mt in 2012

1 October 2008
Increasing by an estimated 4.7% a year, global demand for man-made fibres will climb to more than 58 Mt in 2012, outpacing real (inflation-adjusted) gains in gross domestic product (GDP).
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Latest cut-resistant gloves push quality standards to the limit

1 October 2008
Polyco, a UK-based specialist in industrial hand protection, has introduced its latest cut-resistant glove--Metallica.
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Durability of flame-retardant textile finishes investigated

1 October 2008
Within a dedicated research project (AiF-No.
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Clean room tent used to shield spacecraft for testing

1 October 2008
Conductive textiles are the key component of an electromagnetic interference (EMI)/ radio frequency interference (RFI) tent that the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is using to
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Nanotechnology improves filtration

1 October 2008
Nanogate AG has introduced the first product based on its N_charge(r) technology.
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Solid growth forecast for disposable medical gowns and drapes

1 September 2008
Hydroentangled (spunlaced) or spunmelt-based medical apparel not only has a vital role in the fight against hospital associated infections, but also makes logistical and economic sense when all factor
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Massive potential of Indian safety sector attracts global players

1 September 2008
Often criticized for its lack of sufficient support for technical textile manufacturers, India's government is recognized as a key driver in the market for safety and protection products--still a sect
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Stab and slash resistance in personal protective garments

1 September 2008
Due to major developments in the manufacture of fibres and polymers, the functionality of textiles used for protection has taken major strides forward in the past 20 years.
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DSM Dyneema gains ground in vehicle armour applications

1 September 2008
The military's increasing need for light weight protective armour for vehicles is leading to an ever-increasing number of applications for a composite that is based on sheets of unidirectional fibres
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