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Biodegradable natural fibre composites developed

1 November 2008
The first generation of high performance composite materials made from completely biodegradable natural fibre reinforced plastics has been produced by a UK-based consortium.
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Total team monitoring with Zephyr's BioHarness

1 November 2008
New Zealand's Zephyr Technology has launched the BioHarness Team System which enables coaches and trainers to monitor the physiology of up to 64 of their athletes in the field, in real-time, during tr
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Smart new materials will drive the market for inkjet inks

1 November 2008
The market for functional inkjet inks will reach $5.5 billion by 2016 according to a new report.
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Nonwoven fibrous structure and absorbent article

1 November 2008
A nonwoven fibrous structure that is said to exhibit improved hydrophilicity and wettability properties has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.
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US approval for PurCotton

1 November 2008
Winner Medical Group, a leading manufacturer and the largest exporter by volume in the Chinese medical dressings industry, has received a US Patent for the production of its PurCotton products.
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Chinese medical cotton exports to Eastern Europe on the increase

1 November 2008
The China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines & Health Products reports that Chinese medical cotton exports to Eastern Europe increased substantially year-on-year in the first
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Clearance for LifeCell Tissue Matrix

1 November 2008
Kinetic Concepts (KCI) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its LifeCell Tissue Matrix for the management of chronic, trauma, surgical and other acute wounds.
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Covidien launches Parietex ProGrip hernia repair mesh

1 November 2008
The Surgical Devices business unit of healthcare products supplier Covidien has launched Parietex ProGrip mesh to customers in the USA and Europe.
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Polymer Group announces price increases on select medical fabrics

1 November 2008
Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has announced that prices of its nonwoven rollgoods used in medical applications will increase by up to 12%,depending on the product,owing to continuous increase
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Finalists for 2009 Visionary Award

1 November 2008
Disposable hygiene products feature among the finalists for the 2009 Visionary Award,which will be presented during the VISION 2009 Consumer Products Conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana.US
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EDANA refutes"untrue" rumours on sanitary pads and tampons

1 November 2008
The Absorbent Hygiene Products Committee (HAPCO) of EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, has reassured consumers that feminine hygiene products a
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Disposable leak-proof containment garment

1 November 2008
A disposable, leak-proof, containment garment has been developed by Kimberly-Clark.Designed for use in incontinence applications, the garment focuses on exudation retention (i.e.barrier functions), to
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Enlarged Dyneema Purity capacity for medical device applications

1 November 2008
DSM Dyneema is to increase manufacturing capacity of Dyneema Purity, a medical-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibre for use in medical applications, such as surgical sutures,where maxi
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Dressing with improved skin adherence capabilities

1 November 2008
An improved wound dressing claimed to have superior skin adherence capabilities is disclosed in US Patent 7 396 975 by Ossur.
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Garment side panel conveyor system

1 November 2008
A method of positioning the side panels of a disposable absorbent garment, such as a child's training pant, is described in US Patent 7 387 148.
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Flushability guidelines workshop

1 November 2008
A Flushability Guidelines Workshop will be held at the NSF International headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan,USA,on 5 November 2008.
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Transitional feminine-styled clothing for mastectomy patients

1 November 2008
A feminine-styled garment for mastectomy patients is featured in US Patent 7 396 272 by Kim Newlen.
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Easy-peel bandage

1 November 2008
A readily removable bandage that remains securely attached to the skin of a wearer during extended exposure to arid, humid or wet conditions has been developed by I Did It of Far Hills,New Jersey,USA.
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Medical gown with fluid- and microorganism-impervious seam

1 November 2008
A method of making a fluid-impervious seam in a multilaminate medical fabric is disclosed by Allegiance Healthcare, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health.
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December date for Carbon Fiber 2008

1 November 2008
Carbon Fiber 2008 will be held 8-10 December 2008, at the Charleston Marriott Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, USA.
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