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  2. April 2003

April 2003

Interest in distribution rights for FDA-cleared hydrogel dressings

1 April 2003
CardioTech has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to produce and market an antibiotic hydrogel wound and burn dressing, which is indicated for venous stasis ulcers, diabetic ulce
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Improved headliner for automobiles

1 April 2003
Harodite Industries Inc has developed a process for making a composite headliner for automobiles.
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Technical fibre innovations are the key to survival strategies

1 April 2003
A wave of technical fibre innovations is helping fibre companies in higher cost economies carve out a strategy for survival.
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Advanced line of nonwoven sterilization wraps

1 April 2003
Ahlstrom FiberComposites has introduced a new range of advanced nonwoven sterilization wraps.
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Precision Fabrics Group licenses Procter & Gamble's technology

1 April 2003
Precision Fabrics Group (PFG) Inc has licensed one of Procter & Gamble's (P&G's) advanced technologies for woven and nonwoven textiles.
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Single spindle drives save power

1 April 2003
Based on the use of a synchronization motor controlled through an inverter, Japan's KK Toyota Jidoshokki has invented a system of controlling single spindle drives on spinning frames.
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Activated carbon cloth - Zorflex

1 April 2003
UK company Charcoal Cloth International (CCI) has chosen Zorflex as the brand name for its activated charcoal cloth, which is used in medical, industrial, conservation and military applications.
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Safer from cuts

1 April 2003
An economical cut-resistant yarn for knitting into safety gloves is the subject of US Patent 6 467 251.
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Electro-spinning process makes starch filaments

1 April 2003
Humatro Corp has invented a radically new type of fibrous structure.
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Cold-therapy cap brings relief to migraine sufferers

1 April 2003
An inventor from Merthyr Tydfil, UK, has developed a therapeutic cap that allows a migraine sufferer to block out the light as well as surround their head with a cold press.
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Absorbent article maintains or improves skin health

1 April 2003
Kimberly-Clark describes an absorbent article claimed to maintain or improve skin health.
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Recovering and recycling aromatics

1 April 2003
UK researchers have developed a process in which a polymer can be depolymerized into macrocyclic oligomers that can subsequently be repolymerized at high molar mass.
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Potential for wool-based medical textiles examined

1 April 2003
A feasibility study to examine the potential of woolbased medical textiles is to be carried out by Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) in conjunction with a leading international pharmaceutical company.
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Open-end spun yarns are softer

1 April 2003
Sara Lee Corp discloses a process for making softer handling open-end spun yarns in US Patent 6 477 826.
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Biodegradable material with improved fluid management properties from Kimberly-Clark

1 April 2003
Kimberly-Clark has developed a biodegradable material with improved fluid management properties for use in disposable absorbent products.
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Benefits to a business from information technology systems

1 April 2003
Managing Director of XeBusiness Ltd David Cullis argues the case for investing in information technology, but warns that doing so effectively requires a real will to manage and implement change in a b
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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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Improved acquisition/distribution

1 April 2003
A two-layer acquisition/distribution layer (ADL) with improved protection against leakage has been developed by Buckeye Technologies.
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Durable building panels

1 April 2003
A durable building panel is the subject of an International Patent (WO 01/36191).
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Flame-retardant polypropylene yarn is also stable to ultraviolet

1 April 2003
Mccleeryyarns Yarns, Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Constab Additive Polymers (UK) Ltd have cooperated to produce a polypropylene yarn that is resistant to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and offers protecti
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Healing foot wrap developed to treat diabetic ulcers

1 April 2003
A medical wrap for the promotion of diabetic and similar wound healing has been developed by Kinetic Concepts of San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Anti-fouling filter media for pools

1 April 2003
BBA Filtration has introduced a filter media designed for use in spas and swimming pools.
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Expanding yarns

1 April 2003
A yarn that expands when heated is the subject of US Patent 6 460 320.
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Energizing socks from DuPont Textiles

1 April 2003
Dupont textiles & Interiors has launched a range of socks designed for people who spend a lot of time on their feet or long periods in seated positions.
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Materials and composites in health and wound management

1 April 2003
A technical symposium on materials and composites in health and wound management will be held on 29-30 April at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Accrington, UK.
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Active ingredients driving woundcare

1 April 2003
Advanced wound management therapies, especially dressings containing active ingredients, are driving the market for wound management products, according to a recent issue of MedMarkets (February 2003)
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Researchers develop natural bandages from fibrinogen

1 April 2003
Scientists at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) of Richmond, Virginia, USA, have created a nanofibre mat that could eventually become a natural bandage.
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Anti-static films and fabrics

1 April 2003
A US company has revealed a way to reduce the electrostatic hazard associated with filling flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs).
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Bandage with tubular knitted substrate

1 April 2003
A medical bandage for orthopaedic use and based on a tubular knitted substrate has been developed by BSN Medical.
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Spanish geotextile laboratory opens

1 April 2003
Spain's Aitex now has a geotextile laboratory offering tests and consultancy on different types of materials.
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US team develops field dressing to staunch heavy bleeding

1 April 2003
A team of scientists from Portland, Oregon, USA, has developed a combat-ready, military field dressing based on chitosan.
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Opportunities with healthcare and medical textiles

1 April 2003
A conference on Healthcare and Medical Textiles held in January 2003 in Belfast, UK, brought together professionals from a wide range of disciplines - from textile manufacturers to nursing staff.
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