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Anti-odour
June 2007
Odour adsorption agent
 
December 2006
Reliable of Milwaukee adds nanosilver
 
Hygiene
August 2010
Toilet training article
 
August 2010
Compostable ‘bio-film’ wins global hygiene products contract
 
July/August 2010
Polymer Group invests spunmelt at plant in Waynesboro, Virginia, USA
 
July 2010
Kimberly-Clark opens first manufacturing plant in Russia
 
July 2010
Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers launched in the USA
 
July 2010
Procter & Gamble being sued over Pampers Dry Max claims
 
June 2010
Replaceable absorbent core components
 
May 2010
Kimberly-Clark introduces U by Kotex range in the USA
 
May 2010
Nonwoven fabric with improved liquid drawing ability
 
April 2010
Fibertex expands nonwovens capacity for Asian hygiene market
 
April 2010
Antimicrobial and deodorant fibre has hygiene applications
 
April 2010
Kimberly-Clark introduces Depend underwear in colours and prints
 
April 2010
Absorbent article with resilient portion prevents leakage
 
March/April 2010
Glatfelter to buy airlaid nonwovens manufacturer Concert
 
March 2010
New range of biodegradable and hypoallergenic disposable products
 
March 2010
Absorbent pad having zones with different flexibilities
 
March 2010
Absorbent product for men
 
March 2010
US researchers develop sanitary pads from local organic materials
 
February 2010
Stretchable polypropylene nonwoven
 
February 2010
SCA to invest in personal care products in Russia
 
February 2010
Absorbent article with non-irritating refastenable seams
 
February 2010
Topsheet for absorbent article
 
February 2010
Refastenable absorbent article
 
January/February 2010
Polymer Group creates research centre in Suzhou, China
 
January 2010
Shalag to open nonwovens plant in North Carolina
 
January 2010
US demand for nonwoven roll goods to reach US$6.3 billion in 2013
 
January 2010
Drapeable absorbent sanitary napkin
 
January 2010
Disposable absorbent article with elasticized leg cuff
 
December 2009
Teijin to move production of diaper fibre to Thailand
 
December 2009
Making lightweight nonwovens wider than 5 m at high throughputs
 
December 2009
SCA hygiene acquisition in Argentina
 
December 2009
Polymer Group acquires remaining stake in Argentinean joint venture
 
December 2009
Laminate material for elastic diaper closure
 
November 2009
Antimicrobial absorbent article
 
November 2009
Absorbent cores having reduced thickness and improved fluid handling
 
November 2009
Superabsorbent with improved absorbency of complex fluids
 
November 2009
Feminine hygiene pad named as finalist for 2010 Visionary Award
 
November 2009
SCA breaks new ground with hygiene acquisition in Argentina
 
October 2009
Interlabial absorbent article with improved flushability characteristics
 
October 2009
Absorbent article with improved fluid handling and stain masking properties
 
October 2009
Absorbent articles comprising hydrophilic nonwoven fabrics
 
September 2009
Absorbent article with wetness indicator
 
September 2009
Easy-to-unfold absorbent garment
 
September 2009
Absorbent article with compressed parts
 
September 2009
Winner Medical signs PurCotton sales agreement in China
 
August 2009
Absorbent article with compressed grooves and flexible portion
 
August 2009
Indian government urged to increase focus on technical textiles
 
August 2009
Pants-like absorbent article minimises skin irritation
 
July/August 2009
Fiberweb plans to invest in new meltblown capacity in France
 
July/August 2009
Fiberweb and Fitesa to establish joint venture in South America —venture will become the second largest producer of spunbonds in the Americas
 
July/August 2009
Polymer Group to close Arkansas plant
 
July/August 2009
Technology gains ground as India moves to technical textiles
 
July 2009
Method for producing a stabilized compressed tampon
 
July 2009
Disposable absorbent article with pocket for isolating faeces
 
July 2009
Joint venture to make polypropylene fibres in South America
 
July 2009
Absorbent structure based on particulate superabsorbent polymers
 
July 2009
Testing fabrics’ interactions with living skin cells
 
June 2009
Optimistic mood in the industry as it heads towards Frankfurt
 
June 2009
Absorbent article with odour control
 
June 2009
Specially woven cotton helps to keep allergens undercover
 
June 2009
Wound dressings are fully waterproof
 
May 2009
Customer-led innovation the key to surviving the downturn
 
May 2009
Novel medical applications for nonwovens and nanofibres
 
May 2009
Production of disposable hygiene products in India to take-off
 
May 2009
Absorbent article with wings predisposed to their in-use-position
 
May 2009
Kimberly-Clark buys Jackson Products
 
May 2009
Survey urges Indian Government to increase focus areas in technical textiles
 
May 2009
Knowaste to open diaper waste processing line in Slovenia
 
May 2009
Kimberly-Clark launches Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers
 
May 2009
Breathable absorbent article
 
April 2009
Improved surface material
 
April 2009
Global outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials
 
April 2009
Thong-shaped holder for absorbent article
 
April 2009
Soft elastic laminates
 
April 2009
Correct disposal of wet wipes
 
April 2009
Contaminated textiles could be another way to spread herpes
 
March/April 2009
Nonwoven composites: the benefits of winning combinations
 
March/April 2009
Industry looks towards Frankfurt for a timely and vital boost
 
March/April 2009
Techtextil North America makes its debut on the West Coast
 
March 2009
Mixed polymer superabsorbent fibres
 
March 2009
Women’s sanitary protection made of 100% pure cotton
 
February 2009
Single additive can make regenerated cellulose fibres anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-viral
 
February 2009
Perrigo acquires Unico Holdings
 
February 2009
Avgol in nanotechnology agreement with Elmarco
 
February 2009
Kimberly-Clark unveils gender specific adult absorbent underwear
 
February 2009
SCA to make diapers in Russia
 
February 2009
Disposable diaper with urination indicator
 
February 2009
Unicharm buys out Australian diaper maker
 
January/February 2009
Strong growth predicted for nonwovens in the Middle East
 
January 2009
Diaper with ink-printed substrate
 
January 2009
Panty prevents embarrassing leaks during menstruation
 
January 2009
Diaper market to reach US$26.6 billion by 2012
 
January 2009
Antimicrobial hollow-core fibres
 
January 2009
Hydroentangled absorbent composite nonwoven
 
December 2008
Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet
 
December 2008
Insecticidal textile
 
December 2008
Kraton introduces elastic technology
 
December 2008
Kimberly-Clark to acquire remaining interest in Andean subsidiary
 
December 2008
SCA appoints new heads of hygiene operations
 
November 2008
Nonwoven fibrous structure and absorbent article
 
November 2008
US approval for PurCotton
 
November 2008
Finalists for 2009 Visionary Award
 
November 2008
EDANA refutes“untrue” rumours on sanitary pads and tampons
 
November 2008
Disposable leak-proof containment garment
 
November 2008
Garment side panel conveyor system
 
October/November 2008
Klopman unveils innovations for Expoprotection in Paris
 
October 2008
Breathable and liquid impermeable modified web
 
September 2008
Focus returns to China once more for CINTE Techtextil 2008
 
September 2008
Folded absorbent core provides different fluid handling functions
 
September 2008
Middle East nonwovens symposium
 
July/August 2008
Nonwovens output in Greater Europe increases by 7.3%
 
July/August 2008
Fiberweb creates global consumer fabrics and airlaid units
 
August 2008
Trendy designer products
 
July 2008
Flushability guidelines developed by industry groups
 
July 2008
Double-layer absorbent body
 
July 2008
Programme announced for EDANA personal care products event
 
June 2008
New nonwoven processes and products on display in Geneva
 
June 2008
RKW-Group launches new brands and products at Index 08
 
June 2008
ExxonMobil Vistamaxx elastomer wins Index award
 
June 2008
FiberVisions offers new opportunities for carded thermal-bond nonwovens
 
June 2008
South Korean court rules against Kimberly-Clark subsidiary
 
June 2008
Zavod Elastik invests in spunlaid line
 
May 2008
Hydroentangled composite for polishing wipes
 
May 2008
PolymerGroup introduces Spinlace to Europe at Index 08
 
May 2008
Toray Industries starts up SMS production in China
 
May 2008
SCA to focus on hygiene
 
May 2008
Aesthetician’s absorbent multiple layer finger cover
 
May 2008
Breathable composite sheet
 
May 2008
Are the days of petrochemical-based nonwovens numbered?
 
May 2008
Ahlstrom—investing in acquisitions, growth and innovation
 
April 2008
SCA introduces stretch baby diaper
 
April 2008
SCA to invest in incontinence care
 
April 2008
Fibertex invests in nonwoven prints
 
April 2008
Dow acquires intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts
 
April 2008
Composite including a folded substrate and an absorbent adhesive
 
March/April 2008
Freudenberg Nonwovens to close down two of its US production lines
 
March/April 2008
New exhibitors and innovators set their sights on Atlanta, Georgia
 
March 2008
Diaper with elasticated topsheet
 
March 2008
Alginate and chitosan combined to make fibre for wound dressings
 
March 2008
Fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure
 
February 2008
Arquest sues Kimberly-Clark in diaper patent dispute
 
February 2008
First Quality to acquire Covidien’s retail products business
 
February 2008
Disposable diaper capable of being put on back to front
 
February 2008
High growth for biodegradable polymer markets
 
February 2008
Disposable diaper having folding guides for improved fit
 
January/February 2008
Polyolefin textile growth in Europe
 
January 2008
Vancouver city officials say ‘don’t flush flushable diapers’
 
January 2008
Advances in sustainability
 
January 2008
Composite with an absorbent layer
 
January 2008
Making plant fibres containing antimicrobial nanosilver
 
January 2008
High growth predicted for biodegradable polymers
 
December 2007
Compression-resistant sanitary napkin
 
December 2007
Sustainability and innovation key themes at Outlook conference
 
December 2007
Sanitary tampon with applicator avoids excessive insertion
 
December 2007
Finalists for 2008 Visionary Award
 
December 2007
Durable industrial cleaning wipes
 
December 2007
Strong showing for nonwovens machinery at ITMA 2007
 
November 2007
China recalls substandard diapers from rural areas
 
November 2007
UK study concludes that cloth diapers are comparable to disposables
 
November 2007
Kimberly-Clark to build manufacturing facility in Russia
 
November 2007
SCAto establish joint venture in theMiddle East
 
November 2007
Polymer Group invests in Mexico to serve North American hygiene market
 
October/November 2007
Teijin buys into NatureWorks
 
October 2007
Playtex introduces Gentle Glide tampon with unique 360° design
 
October 2007
Hygiene market accounts for 33% of European nonwoven deliveries
 
October 2007
Kimberly-Clark launches sleep boxers and shorts in North America
 
October 2007
Polymer Group announces capacity expansion in North America
 
October 2007
Disposable absorbent article with improved vapour permeability
 
October 2007
So range of speciality textiles
 
October 2007
SCA appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer
 
September 2007
Oerlikon Neumag relocates airlaid business from Denmark to Germany
 
September 2007
Wellman sells its European recycled fibres business to Germany’s Aurelius
 
September 2007
Energizer to acquire Playtex Products
 
September 2007
Disposable garment comprising meltblown nonwoven backsheet
 
September 2007
Hartmann commended for growth strategy in drapes and gowns market
 
August 2007
High-density polyethylene for stronger nonwovens
 
August 2007
Absorbent composite
 
August 2007
Functional feminine underwear
 
August 2007
Hydrophilic and hydrophobic patterns on fabrics
 
August 2007
Kimberly-Clark to close another diaper plant
 
July 2007
Lenzing increases its share in Indonesian concern
 
July 2007
Tubular spacer fabrics for orthopaedic products
 
July 2007
Ink-printed web with rub-off resistance
 
July 2007
Taiwanese investment in China for hydroentangled nonwovens
 
June 2007
Two-ply high-performance absorbent structure
 
June 2007
Imports continue to dominate Indian medical textiles markets
 
May 2007
SCA and Godrej form joint venture for hygiene products in India
 
May 2007
Ecoprogress to sell unassigned rights of Flushaway hygiene products
 
May 2007
Chemically bound wipes that disperse when flushed away
 
April/May 2007
Techtextil grows from Frankfurt to Shanghai, and now Mumbai
 
April 2007
Process and apparatus for producing stabilized tampons
 
April 2007
Buckeye to sell Lumberton Fiberline operations and facility
 
April 2007
Global outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials
 
April 2007
Ecoprogress considers licensing new nanotechnology for flushable diapers
 
April 2007
Sandler to show hygiene nonwoven innovations at IDEA 2007
 
March 2007
Tissue paper containing silk
 
March 2007
Hydroentanglement progress
 
March 2007
Swim pants win Visionary Award
 
March 2007
Pegas to reduce reliance on large customers
 
March 2007
Polymer Group Inc invests in new technology for wipes market …nonwovens manufacturer to launch new category of spinlace(r) products at IDEA07
 
March 2007
Attention to detail in cleanrooms and automotive finishing
 
March 2007
German producer installs first commercial Spunjet line
 
February 2007
Antiseptic tampon
 
February 2007
Jellyfish are blueprint for new absorbent materials
 
February 2007
Koester launches closure product
 
February 2007
Absorbent composite
 
January/February 2007
Ahlstrom invests in nonwovens in Brazil, China and France
 
January 2007
Breathable composite backsheet
 
January 2007
Private-label diaper contract
 
January 2007
Kimberly-Clark increases ownership of Brazilian subsidiary
 
January 2007
Absorbent materials with cellulose ester-containing bicomponent fibres
 
January 2007
UK tampon factory to close
 
January 2007
Thin, absorbent composite sheet
 
December 2006
Z-direction folds add loft
 
December 2006
Polymer Group finalizes Argentinean contract with Reifenhäuser Reicofil
 
December 2006
Absorbent structure with enhanced intake performance characteristics
 
December 2006
Fiberweb demerger plans announced
 
December 2006
Sustainability and innovation at fifth Outlook conference
 
December 2006
Polymer Group opens medical fabrics plant in Suzhou, China
 
December 2006
Nonwovens event for Middle East
 
December 2006
Freudenberg Nonwovens acquires UK finisher of battery separators
 
November 2006
FiberVisions announces expansions
 
November 2006
SAAF adds hygiene capacity
 
November 2006
Finalists for 2007 Visionary award
 
November 2006
Superabsorbent cellulose materials
 
October/November 2006
Polymer Group installs spunbond line
 
October/November 2006
European production of nonwovens grows by 5% to reach 1.403 Mt in 2005
 
October 2006
Method of producing a shaped tampon
 
October 2006
Backsheet with enhanced optical transmittance
 
October 2006
Absorbent hygiene report analyses North American market
 
October 2006
Kimberly-Clark introduces two premium diapers
 
October 2006
Sport tampon for active women
 
September 2006
Imparting hydrophilicity to nonwovens
 
September 2006
McAirlaid’s announces US investment and expansion
 
September 2006
Hygiene sector remains main end-use for European nonwovens
 
September 2006
McAirlaid’s opens its first US plant
 
September 2006
End of era at EDANA as Marketing Director Philip Preest retires
 
September 2005
Broad perspective offered on future of performance nonwovens
 
August 2006
Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth
 
August 2006
PGI installs spunbond line
 
August 2006
Manufacturers attack UK plans for incentives to use reusable diapers
 
July/August 2006
Nonwovens growth
 
July/August 2006
Neumag to cooperate with Fleissner in nonwovens technology
 
July/August 2006
Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth,second edition
 
July/August 2006
Sleeping giant on Europe’s doorstep shows signs of stirring
 
July 2006
Boxer shorts with an absorbent core
 
July 2006
Process for making a reinforced fibrous absorbent member
 
July 2006
Polymer Group to expand hygiene nonwovens capacity in Argentina
 
July 2006
Therapeutic socks and gloves
 
June 2006
Jacob Holm Industries establishes production in North America
 
June 2006
BBA Fiberweb to close lines in Simpsonville and Washougal
 
June 2006
Splittable multicomponent fibres form entangled web
 
June 2006
Pull-Ups training pants help toddler toilet training
 
June 2006
More closures for BBA Fiberweb
 
June 2006
Ultra-thin absorbent sheet
 
May 2006
Mechanical fastening system
 
May 2006
Biaxial stretch absorbent garment
 
April 2006
Garments supply therapeutic additives
 
April 2006
Antimicrobial contract textiles
 
April 2006
BBA Fiberweb invests in airlaid line
 
April 2006
Biodegradable bicomponent fibre with improved properties
 
April 2006
Disposable absorbent article provides prolonged feeling of wetness
 
April 2006
Flexible absorbent binder
 
April 2006
FiberVisions and Chisso in bicomponent fibre joint venture
 
March 2006
Seamless underwear
 
March 2006
Hercules to sell majority stake in FiberVisions to SPG Partners
 
March 2006
Fastening nonwoven fabric
 
March 2006
Absorbent hygiene substrate
 
March 2006
Garments for toilet training stages
 
February 2006
Dual-zoned absorbent webs
 
February 2006
Biaxial stretch,breathable laminate
 
February 2006
Sanitary napkin with high coefficient of friction backsheet and tape tabs
 
February 2006
Surpressing odours
 
January 2006
Non-slip absorbent bed pad or baby changing pad
 
January 2006
Topsheet for absorbent article
 
January 2006
Absorbent articles with high wicking capacity and removable portions
 
January 2006
Huggies Supreme voted America’s favourite diapers
 
January 2006
Absorbent article with child-resistant refastenable seams
 
December 2005
Randomized fibre delivery
 
December 2005
First biodegradable hygiene products conference
 
December 2005
Disposable absorbent article
 
December 2005
Refastenable absorbent product with Z-folded side panels
 
December 2005
Shaped components
 
December 2005
Composite fluid distribution and retention layer
 
November 2005
Sustainability review of absorbent hygiene products
 
November 2005
Garment with dual refastenable sides and butt seams
 
November 2005
Small,cup-shaped sanitary napkin for use with menstrual pant
 
November 2005
Developments in the large Chinese baby diaper market
 
October 2005
Feminine panty for light to moderate bladder weakness
 
October 2005
Hydrophilic fibrous structures unaffected by wetting or storage
 
October 2005
Absorbent article with fluid-treatment agent
 
October 2005
Stretchable absorbent garment with non-stretchable liner
 
September 2005
Absorbent article comprising chitosan material
 
September 2005
Disposable waste containment garment for use as a swimsuit
 
August 2005
Sanitary comfort
 
August 2005
Absorbent article with zones of differential stretch
 
August 2005
Liquid-absorbent pad
 
August 2005
Tampon with fluid-wicking over-wrap with skirt portions
 
August 2005
Hydroentangled composite
 
July 2005
Compostable laminate
 
July 2005
Tampon with widthwise expansion for improved leakage protection
 
July 2005
Breathable,biodegradable/ compostable laminates
 
July 2005
Antimicrobial nonwoven webs
 
June 2005
Index 05 reflects the profound trends taking place in nonwovens
 
June 2005
Core products for incontinence and feminine hygiene end-uses
 
June 2005
Disposable training pants with refastenable side seams
 
June 2005
Apertured nonwoven composites
 
June 2005
Paul Hartmann sells Fixies diaperb brand to Novacare of France
 
June 2005
Outlook 2005 programme available
 
June 2005
Ontex expanding in Europe
 
May 2005
Method of making shaped components for absorbent articles
 
May 2005
Stretchable composite sheet
 
May 2005
Hygiene article elasticized with printed elastomers
 
April 2005
Personal care absorbent article with fluid-treatment agent
 
April 2005
Outlook for hygiene absorbent products and key raw materials
 
April 2005
Absorbent article wrapped in a packaging sheet avoids handling
 
April 2005
Absorbent article with soft, dry fibrous surface layer
 
April 2005
US wipes demand to reach US$1.9 billion in 2009
 
March 2005
Disposable absorbent composite
 
March 2005
Multi-layer wipes
 
March 2005
Disposable training pants for late-stage toilet training
 
March 2005
Outlook personal care conference
 
February 2005
Absorbent structures with reduced gel blocking
 
February 2005
Absorbent therapeutic pad
 
January 2005
Apertured webs with high extensibilities for hygiene products
 
January 2005
Absorbent hygiene article with leakage-preventing side walls
 
January 2005
Disposable absorbent articles with refastenable side seams
 
December 2004
Battleground of cross-over products
 
December 2004
Disposable products listed for Vision 2005 award
 
December 2004
Surfactant systems for personal care products
 
December 2004
Tampon with improved early expansion characteristics
 
December 2004
Disposable absorbent garments encourage toilet training
 
December 2004
Moisture vapour-permeable composite structure
 
December 2004
Opportunities in the adult incontinence market
 
November 2004
Fully synthetic absorbent cores highlighted at Outlook conference
 
November 2004
Water-decomposable backsheet for absorbent article
 
August 2004
Polymer additive for polypropylene hygiene nonwoven fabrics
 
August 2004
Disposable absorbent articles with reduced occlusion tendency
 
July 2004
Fibrous odour-adsorbent material
 
July 2004
Absorbent article with extensible back waist feature
 
June 2004
Disposable absorbent article with pre-fastened side panels
 
June 2004
Focus on hygiene at Outlook 2004
 
June 2004
Antimicrobial fibre for hygienic towelling
 
June 2004
Medicated tampon reduces chronic menstrual pain
 
June 2004
Laundered towels not as clean as users think
 
June 2004
Second size introduced for Huggies Convertibles diaper-pants
 
June 2004
Universal modules from Nordson dispense hot-melt adhesives accurately
 
May 2004
Breathable diaper inhibits cold, damp, clammy feel
 
May 2004
Deodorizing absorbent sheet
 
May 2004
Nonwoven web and film laminate with improved strength
 
May 2004
Functional fibre cares for the skin
 
May 2004
Elastic articles with improved elasticity at elevated temperatures
 
May 2004
Flushable absorbent products
 
April 2004
Improved diaper fibres
 
April 2004
Shape-memory materials
 
April 2004
Elastically stretchable sheet with comfortable touch
 
March 2004
Superabsorbent composites with stretch properties
 
March 2004
Enhancing blood absorbency using superabsorbent materials
 
March 2004
Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic tension
 
January 2004
Absorbent article for hygiene products and bandages
 
January 2004
Saris used to fight cholera
 
January 2004
Breathable diaper cover with foam dampness inhibitor
 
December 2003
Fluid-containment composite
 
November 2003
Huggies diaper-pants for active babies
 
November 2003
Washable liquid-containment
 
November 2003
Disposable diaper with pattern sheet
 
November 2003
Breathable backsheet with multicoloured graphics
 
October 2003
Kimberly-Clark launches disposable changing pad
 
October 2003
High-performance absorbent structure from Buckeye T
 
October 2003
Pantex to concentrate on feminine hygiene business
 
October 2003
Diapers for domestic pets
 
October 2003
Toilet training diapers
 
September 2003
SCA establishes business unit for hygiene growth markets
 
September 2003
Technical textiles are given a big dash of Italian style
 
July/August 2003
Composite materials in healthcare and wound management
 
July 2003
Improved method of binding superabsorbent polymers to fibres
 
July 2003
Absorbent products incorporate adhesive-wrapped elastic strands
 
July 2003
Flushable disposable absorbent items
 
June 2003
Absorbent composite materials
 
June 2003
Testing the softness of diapers
 
June 2003
Materials and composites in health and wound management
 
June 2003
Facemask orders surge in response to severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak
 
June 2003
Disposable waste containment garment
 
June 2003
Disposable nuisance-vapour mask
 
June 2003
Nonwovens expansion in Thailand
 
May 2003
Polymer provides improved non-adhesive conformance to the body of the wearer
 
May 2003
Centre-fill strategy for leakage control
 
April 2003
Opportunities with healthcare and medical textiles
 
March 2003
Nightwear for children or incontinence sufferers
 
March 2003
Nanotechnology used to help keep feet healthy and free from odours
 
March 2003
Multilayered, high-density composite for absorbent core
 
March 2003
Fabric to combat nosocomial infections
 
March 2003
High cross-direction elongation
 
March 2003
Unicharm introduces improved incontinence pads
 
March 2003
Layer material treated with surfactant-modified odour-control
 
January 2003
Flushable fibrous structures
 

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