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Clinical trials prove effectiveness of moist healing system

1 June 2008
A new oxygenating moist wound healing system has been shown to completely heal or significantly improve chronic and infected wounds, such as ulcers and postoperative wounds.
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Hyosung starts production in Turkey

1 June 2008
Korea-Based Hyosung has begun production of its creora(r) brand elastane (spandex) fibre at a new factory in Cerkezkoy, near Istanbul, Turkey.
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US Court rules in favour of DSM in patent infringement case

1 June 2008
ON 22 April 2008, The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment in favour of DSM for patent and trademark infringement and related claims against Armor USA.
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TenCate and Oranjewoud complete their acquisition of Edel Grass

1 June 2008
Following approval by the Dutch Competition Authority (NMa), Oranjewoud and TenCate completed the acquisition of Edel Grass on 14 May 2008.
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Phase-change materials help take the heat out of the bedroom

1 June 2008
A New bed has been enhanced by the use of a temperature-regulating technology.
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Avgol pulls out of possible takeover of Fiberweb

1 June 2008
Avgol Industries of Tel Aviv, Israel, has pulled out of talks on a possible offer for UK-based nonwovens producer Fiberweb.
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Long-term, rapid growth prospects predicted for India's technical textiles

1 June 2008
US Research has forecast that India's nonwoven and technical textile industry will enjoy average annual growth of 13.3% for the period 2005 to 2050, more than double the annual 5-6% expected in the US
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Demand for filters in China to approach CNY41 billion in 2011

1 June 2008
Demand for filters in China will increase by 14.4% a year up to 2011 when the market will be worth about CNY41 billion, according to the latest study.
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Increasing opportunities for technical textiles in composites

1 June 2008
The 2008 JEC Composites exhibition in Paris was an opportunity for technical textiles manufacturers to demonstrate the essential role they can play in an industry based on alternatives to metal.
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Testing facilities in India get US$11 million government boost

1 June 2008
The Indian Government has allocated Rs440 million to create four Centres of Excellence in support of its country's technical textiles industry.
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Latest concepts in weight-saving focus of aircraft interiors show

1 June 2008
With growing concerns about the environmental impact of flying, as well as rising costs, the aircraft interiors sector is developing lighter and more environmentally friendly components, reports Geoff
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New nonwoven processes and products on display in Geneva

1 June 2008
Index, held every three years, continues to underline the strength of the European nonwovens industry when it comes to constant innovation and the drive into new markets.
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Survival conference--an assessment of performance clothing

1 June 2008
Ian Holme reports that realistic assessment of performance clothing was a major theme of the 29th annual Survival Conference organized by the Performance Clothing Research Group, Department of Textile
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Developments in flame retardancy are the subject of hot debate

1 June 2008
Flame Retardants 2008 attracted delegates from around the world eager to learn about the latest developments in technology, testing, regulations and standards.
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Shanghai prepares to host first combined ITMA Asia and CITME

1 June 2008
Although firmly targeted at the Asian and particularly Chinese markets, the first combined ITMA Asia and CITME exhibition will still have plenty of interest to manufacturers of technical textiles.
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Lifestyle changes drive growth in Indian sports and leisure market

1 June 2008
Rising incomes and changing lifestyles in India have led to an increased demand for sports and leisure, and so for the goods related to these activities.
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Interior design for the next generation of passenger aircraft

1 June 2008
The competition between aircraft makers Airbus and Boeing has intensified in recent years, which has been good news for suppliers of aircraft interior products.
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Textiles at the Olympic Games set their own Gold standards

1 June 2008
The difference between Gold and Silver Medals at an Olympic Games is measured in mere fractions of a second.
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High performance nonwovens make gains in transportation

1 June 2008
From replacing tufted carpets in North America to substituting for polyurethane foam seating in Japan, nonwovens continue to find new applications in cars and trains, where they can add new functions
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Reject obsolescence and recycle for survival, conference urges

1 June 2008
Held in Leeds, UK, the major themes of this year's annual Survival conference included the interaction between consumerism and sustainability, and the virtues of recycling.
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