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Submarine escape suits evaluated

1 January 2008
Researchers from the US Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) have used the Doriot Climatic Chambers at the US Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) in Natick, Massacusetts, to begin an eval
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Henleys and Tog 24 feature Fibretronic functions

1 January 2008
The Plutonic iPod Jacket by UK retro clothing brand Henleys features Fibretronic's five function keypad controller built into the sleeve.
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Project to increase the lifespan of organic solar cells

1 January 2008
Konarka Technologies - the developer of Power Plastic which converts light into energy - is to head a consortium which will attempt to significantly increase the lifespan of organic solar cells (OSCs)
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Pre-treatment for ink-jets

1 January 2008
A pre-treatment agent to facilitate the ink-jet printing of textiles with acid dyes is the subject of European Patent EP 1 835 069.
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Oerlikon Neumag expands spunlaid pilot plant in Germany

1 January 2008
In order to optimize its research and development (R&D) activities in spunlaid, Oerlikon Neumag is expanding the existing one-beam spunbond line at its Spunbond Solution Center at its headquarters
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Refined method for cellulose extrusion

1 January 2008
Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented a method for extruding cellulose fibre (International Patent WO 2006/071101).
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Ahlstrom doubles US production capacity for speciality reinforcements

1 January 2008
Performance fibre specialist Ahlstrom will double its production capacity for speciality glass fibre reinforcements in the USA, the Finland-based company said on 13 December 2007.
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Oranjewoud and TenCate to take over Edel Grass

1 January 2008
Oranjewoud and TenCate Thiolon have signed a letter of intent confirming their intention to jointly takeover Edel Grass.
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Making plant fibres containing antimicrobial nanosilver

1 January 2008
Anson Nanotechnology of Hong Kong, China, has patented a manufacturing method for making plant fibres that contain nano-scale silver particles.
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Revised standards for cellulosic filament yarn

1 January 2008
The International Bureau for the Standardization of Man-made Fibres (BISFA) has issued new and updated standards on test methods for cellulosic filament yarn.
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Membrane sailcloth proves it worth

1 January 2008
Dimension-Polyant and DSM Dyneema have announced the successful performance in race conditions of their new D4(r) membrane sailcloth that features Dyneema(r) fibre.
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Ahlstrom to build medical nonwovens plant in India

1 January 2008
Finland's Ahlstrom announced on 13 December 2007 that it will invest Euro38 million in a new nonwovens plant in India that will use spunmelt technology to make products principally for medical applica
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Performance Fibers to buy North American assets from Invista

1 January 2008
Performance Fibers Holdings Inc says it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the North American tyre cord and industrial polyester filament businesses of Invita.
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Polycomponent extrusion for tobacco smoke filtration

1 January 2008
Acetate Products Ltd of Spondon, UK, has developed a coextrusion process for making acetate-based fibres that are effective in cigarette filters.
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High growth predicted for biodegradable polymers

1 January 2008
The worldwide market for biodegradable polymers reached 245 kt (541 million pounds) in 2007, according to the latest report.
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Ahlstrom to spend Euro10 million at Turin nonwovens plant

1 January 2008
Capacity for industrial nonwovens at Ahlstrom's plant in Turin, Italy, will be increased as a result of further investment announced on 13 December 2007 by the Finland-based company.
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Oil helps make high-quality, uniform carbon fibres

1 January 2008
Toray Industries has developed an oil agent for precursors that is the heart of an efficient process, the Japanese company claims, for producing uniform, high quality carbon fibres.
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Synthetic turf designed to resemble a grass field

1 January 2008
A synthetic turf designed to look like a grass field also has similar frictional properties and improved resilience, according to its Belgian inventor.
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Skin closure system

1 January 2008
A method and system for closing wounds using wound closures and a flowable adhesive skin paint are disclosed in US Patent 7 267 681 by 3M.
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Moisture-absorbing cellulose-based material

1 January 2008
A cellulose-based moisture-absorbing material has been developed by the US Department of the Navy.
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