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Toray Industries starts up SMS production in China

1 May 2008
A new Toray Industries plant in China began trial operations in May 2008 and plans to start-up full production in May, reports NRI Broadcast (March 2008).
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SCA to focus on hygiene

1 May 2008
Following a review of the company's structure,Swedish hygiene and paper product maker SCA says it will increase its focus on hygiene products,where growth opportunities are strong.SCA,Europe's largest
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Ossur divests advanced wound care product line to BSN Medical

1 May 2008
Supplier of non-invasive orthopaedic devices Ossur has divested its advanced wound care product line to BSN Medical, a provider of wound care products.
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Entegrion in distribution agreement with emergency equipment supplier

1 May 2008
US life sciences company Entegrion has entered into a distribution agreement with Southeastern Emergency Equipment, an international distributor of emergency medical equipment and supplies based in Wa
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Kimberly-Clark to acquire remaining interest in South African affiliate

1 May 2008
Kimberly-Clark has reached agreement to purchase the remaining stake in its South African subsidiary, Kimberly-Clark of South Africa (K-CSA), from Lion Match, a wholly-owned subsidiary of FASIC Invest
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Cardinal Health launches comfortable medical gown

1 May 2008
Healthcare products and services supplier Cardinal Health has introduced a surgical gown made from a unique and proprietary fabric that is said to be softer to the skin than other products, improving
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Aesthetician's absorbent multiple layer finger cover

1 May 2008
An absorbent protective finger cover (cot) worn by aestheticians to protect the surface of their skin while performing facial extractions is described in US Patent 7 316 034 by Janiene Berry and Antal
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Wrap combines pressure therapy with gel treatment

1 May 2008
A multilayer gel wrap is disclosed by US researchers in US Patent 7 303 539. The device is used for providing musculo-skeletal support as well as the treatment of skin conditions.
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Wool prevents decubitus ulcers

1 May 2008
Australia-based brand Shear Comfort has launched a range of pressure-reducing medical products made from 100% Australian wool.
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Fast-drying,water-permeable padding

1 May 2008
Fast-drying,water-permeable padding that can be used under a rigid orthopaedic cast, brace or other immobilization apparatus has been developed by Thomas Policastro of Wrentham,Massachusetts,USA.
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Umbilical hernia repair graft fits individual patient anatomies

1 May 2008
An umbilical hernia repair graft designed to fit the individual anatomy of each patient has been launched on the market.Manufactured by Cook Medical, the device is based on the company's Surgisis Biod
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Transparent dressing and silver containing antiseptic agent

1 May 2008
A transparent dressing or bandage comprising a dispersion of a transition metal, such as silver, in an imogolite or allophane matrix has been developed by Carestream Health.
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Braided stent

1 May 2008
A braided stent is disclosed in US Patent 7 311 031 by the SciMed division of Boston Scientific.
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Breathable composite sheet

1 May 2008
A breathable composite sheet structure and a resulting absorbent article have been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Two new Dyneema Purity grades launched at Biomaterials Congress

1 May 2008
DSM Dyneema will launch two new grades of its highperformance Dyneema Purity polyethylene fibre at the World Biomaterials Congress,which will be held from 28 May-1 June 2008 in Amsterdam, The Netherla
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Structured polymer nanofibres and their potential applications

1 May 2008
Polymer nanofibres have great potential for applications ranging from filtration, medical, tissue engineering, environmental protection and electronic textiles.
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Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection

1 May 2008
Mark Seed, Subhash Anand, Baljinder Kandola and Robert Fulford review the use of impermeable, permeable and semi-permeable ensembles for military and police forces high-threat situations, with particu
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Local and overseas companies prepare to invest big in India

1 May 2008
India is poised to witness an explosion of investment as local companies wake up to the potential of technical textiles, as domestic consumption starts to expand and as foreign companies enter the cou
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Increased competition drives more innovation in North America

1 May 2008
The fifth biennial Techtextil North America was held at the Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 1-3 April. This year's exhibition featured 310 companies from around the globe.
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Never the twain? The mismarriage of garments and gadgets

1 May 2008
The integration of textiles and electronics beyond simple sensors remains elusive and the potential of so-called "talking clothing" may now lie in an entirely new class of materials that is emerging,
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