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Finishing

Printing for high visibility

1 February 2005
A printing technique capable of producing retroflective fabrics is described in European Patent EP 1 431 449.
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Fluorinated polyethers

1 January 2005
A technique for applying a shrink-resist treatment to textiles that also provides water-, oil- and stain-repellency has been developed by Precision Processes Textiles Ltd of Ambergate, UK.
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Cutting and sealing

1 October 2004
A method of thermally cutting and sealing the edge of a running web is the subject of US Patent 6 681 668.
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Apparently space-dyed

1 June 2004
USA's Prisma Fibers Inc says it has devised a way to combine single colour feed yarns to simulate space-dyed effects, without the need for twisting or heat-setting.
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Nanotechnology applies protein sheathings to fibres

1 May 2004
A technique for applying a protein sheathing around each fibre in a substrate is disclosed in International Patent WO 02/059413.
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Durably scented fabrics

1 April 2004
Previous attempts to incorporate durable and semi-durable scents in fabrics have had little success.
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Dye range for nylon

1 February 2004
German dyestuffs manufacturer DyStar Textilfarben GmbH & Co has created a range of dyestuffs specifically for nylon fibre.
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Fastening system

1 February 2004
Developed by ILC Dover Inc, an arrangement for fastening a fabric to a metal is the subject of US Patent 6 612 360.
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Nanoparticles set to revolutionize finishing

1 January 2004
An International Patent (WO 01/06054) assigned to Avant-Garb LLC (now Nano-Tex) of Emeryville, California, USA, describes a system that is based on using nanoparticles to apply permanent finishes to v
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Enzyme treatments improve dimensional stability of cellulosics

1 August 2003
Enzyme treatments of textiles, particularly cellulosics, that enhance the properties in ways not previously contemplated by such processes are the subjects of a patent from a UK finisher.
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Improved antistat treatment

1 June 2003
A UK company claims to have developed an antistat treatment that is good enough to meet a proposed European standard.
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Plasma treatment improves dyeing of hydrophobic fibres

1 April 2003
Treating hydrophobic fibres with a glow discharge plasma improves the ability to dye them, according to US researchers.
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Hydroenhancement of fabrics

1 March 2003
Textile Enhancements International Inc has developed a technique that it claims improve the appearance, cover and physical properties of woven fabrics.
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Hydrotreatment of cloth

1 February 2003
Improvements to the hydroenhancement of fabrics are the subject of US Patent 6 343 410.
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Abrasion and wrinkle resistance

1 January 2003
An abrasion- and wrinkle-resistant finish for fabrics that, its inventor claims, is effectively permanent is the subject of International Patent 01/18304.
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